As I mentioned in my previous post, I am using the Couch to 5k app on my phone to help guide me. It is pretty awesome. The app gives you the workout and you simply press start. Lets be honest, all of us mommas need a little simplicity in our lives, and this my friends, does the trick.
The first workout consisted of jogging for 1 minute straight and brisk walking for 90 seconds; alternating those for 20 minutes. I'll be honest, for a gal who can run 5 miles, I thought this was going to be a little too easy. However, with the jogger and my 16 pound, 6 month old, it was definitely appropriate. I was shocked at how hard it was to run up hill while pushing the babe. Through the 30 minute workout, I ended up going only 2.11 miles. I felt like I had a lot more energy to give, and wanted to go more. However, I decided that it would be best to stick to the program so I don't get overly sore, develop shin splints, etc. I want to do this right so I can actually make my goal.
So reviewing the app afterwards, it has some pretty cool features. Like I mentioned in my last post, you can listen to your music and the app will still give you the "commands" over your music. Also, afterwards it gives you a nice little summary. The distance the app calculated vs what my Garmin said, were identical!
For those of you who are real AR like me, and LOVE checklists, this app also gives a little "checklist" for progress.
Overall, I'd say day one went fairly well. I have a feeling it's going to be a bit of a struggle trying to coordinate runs between naps, bottles, solids, and pumping (it's way more fun to run when the tata's are NOT full!). I don't know how moms with more than one child do it! I feel like my head is constantly spinning! Some days it's a constant struggle of trying to prioritize my faith, friends, family, and health/fitness. Hopefully I can stick with it!! I think the biggest lesson I have learned (so far) to help me cope is being okay with saying "no" to people. I have this odd sense of guilt that everyone will be mad at me for not putting them first. I don't know why I am surprised when people totally get it and are okay with me being MIA for the time being. I have a (fairly) new baby! Duh! I think all of us moms (new and experienced) need to realize it's okay if we aren't perfect and we don't have to do it all! We are all just doing the best we can and that's gotta be good enough.
Great job! How does the stroller do for running? My husband is contemplating a marathon this fall or upcoming spring, and I think he'd like to run with the babe. I'm due end of July so I'm figuring out my registry now. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! So far our Graco Fast Action Jogger (color style: gotham) has been great! There is a lock on the front wheel for when you are running a straight path/trail. I have been running in the neighborhood, so there are lots of corners (thus I keep the lock off). I obviously have just started and haven't put much mileage on it yet. Maybe 30 miles total through walks and runs.
ReplyDeleteI will say that Graco's customer service is FANTASTIC. We took our jogger to Florida over the winter. Naturally the airlines messed the crap out of it - broke a wheel. My husband called Graco asking where we should take it to get it fixed. Because it was within 1 year of purchase they sent us not one, but two, replacement wheels free of charge. Didn't have to even take it in to get fixed! How about that for service!
Once I start putting more miles on it, I will post a little more about its durability. If he is a hard core marathoner, I would make sure to do a lot of research on joggers, as I have no idea what the best ones for your buck are. But, I will say, the price I paid for what I have gotten out of it so far is well worth it!