Running still sucks despite continued running

So far, the thread has been to run one day and sit out for the next and do floor work. I have been working on floor work since the pandemic hit but never anything that I did daily. Just incorporating more into daily life. While washing the clothes and letting the water dissolve the oxy clean and cleaner:

1. plank pose for 1 minute
2. side plank pose for 10 seconds per side
3. squat jumps- 10 total
4. jump each step
5. 5 burpees

I then put the clothes in the washing machine. Squats are done when taking the clothes out of the dryer and into the basket.

It may be a while before the next post due to still trying to decide the best running app since I am in week three of this and now friends and family know I am back to running. My endurance has increased as I can run longer without totally being out of breath. Running still sucks though. LOL!

Sing Along Song- Tips in Beginning Runs to Help Endurance

How the *beep* do you keep up with this? You are tired, cranky, and everything in your body hurts. You sleep longer and deeper. You want to give up so badly!

CONGRATULATIONS!

You are doing it right! The first two to three weeks are TERRIBLE!!! I can remember when I began the last time to run and I posted on Facebook how I hate running. I hated running for a while. I hate running now. I wonder if I hate it worse because I have to get up extra early to get up and run.

So, there are two moms that I know that are killing it in running. One has three kids and a husband that is out of the country. Another mom has two energetic boys. They are in running groups and get their running in daily.

Currently, I am not on a particular running schedule. Sunday was supposed to be my rest day and I ended up going for almost 2 miles. When I say almost 2 miles I do not mean I ran the entire thing. Let me put up that running schedule again:

I may not have posted this schedule but I did post the women's health magazine link in the prior entry

I did run Sunday based on week 1, Wednesday's schedule for three songs. I eventually stopped it and ran during a verse and a chorus on the third song. I was pretty tired afterward so I went for a juice extraction which gives me an energy boost.

If you are going to build endurance, this is the best time if you live in the northern hemisphere. I used to describe the summer running months as the endurance season. The sun is out longer and the warmth can be something to endure. The heat can weigh on someone and can be hard even for the toughest runner. If you can run for a mile without stopping in humid heat with the sun on your head and back, that is endurance!

Run in the morning. You should have that run completed before 7 or 8AM.

The best time to get started is NOW!

Seven Years Later. . .New Beginning

This girl right here- was a BEAST!! I had to get that shot right at the finish line. I ran with a limp, in the ice. . .

I knew the tips of the trade. Then, I got pregnant and did races here and there

Then, I got pregnant . . . Again!

Bigger and uncomfortable, I could barely walk let alone run anywhere. So, I had the baby and struggled to do. . . well, anything.

I still made an attempt to run even though I never trained and THAT is a problem.

Fast forward to 2020- WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A PANDEMIC!!!! So, I should run right? Nope, must work and care for the family. Occasionally, I run with the boy but my second born child is slow, sluggish and a toddler. She insists on running on her own. What is a mama to do? Begin running once again.

Wait, where do I start?

I have already done two days worth of walking. Let me go back to the basics.

1. A training program

Sounds like a plan

2. Regular time to run

So far, I have devised 6AM but I may make it earlier. This morning, I ran with the boy and really we just walked over to Starbucks and got some goodies.

3. Get your music together

  Bollywood was my go-two day one. Day two was my son talking. 

4. Add some training in the mix

  This may be the easier part. As I lacked on running, I tried to add weight training anywhere I possibly could. I am usually in the kitchen doing donkey kicks, plank poses for 80 seconds. In the laundry room, I am doing donkey kicks, squat jumps, burpees, and light yoga. At the job, I would run up the stairs, and since we were on the 5th floor and the elevator was always out I had some inspiration.

Now, the gear I will wait on. I just got an iPhone in May since I was a die-hard Android person it is hard to get this together. They have payment plans for air pods. I think Skullcandy is a pretty good headset to go by. I also lost my armbands that hold my phone in place so I will be looking for more items. My current goal is to be able to build up endurance because I am only running at 2 street blocks and it is not huffing and puffing- it is thigh burn. What is that? I am older- I am 40 years old and two kids to look after. This is going to be a lot of work! What are your blockers and how are you getting around it?

Welcome to the new beginning!

Here are my links for some training sites as I am going to make this happen!

From Runners World

From Women's Health Magazine ( Hey, this has a 4-week guide- This may be my go-to!)

Shape 12 week plan