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I ran yesterday! And it was awesome! 3-2-1 method

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Hey all,
Posting TWO days in a row!  Although it was accidental (since I forgot to post the last one until 5 days after writing it…), I still feel like I am more dedicated to this blog.  Woo-hoo!
So after two weeks of feeling terrible for not keeping up with my running schedule, I ran 2 miles yesterday!  And I didn’t die!
I tried the 3-2-1 running method and it went surprisingly well.  Not that I doubted my runner friend who recommended it, but it seemed challenging.  This method is running at three different speeds: the first 3 minutes at a comfortable speed, the next 2 minutes at a more difficult speed, and the next 1 minute at a challenging speed (or as fast as you can).  This method really works for me because I tend to get bored running…especially when all that is on the gym TVs are gloomy news shows and sports… My boyfriend ran next to me too, so that helped to have someone to semi-race, although he is way faster than me.  I blame my short legs.




 

I ran 2 miles in about 20 minutes, which keeps up with my goal of a 10 minute-mile.  Here’s my 3-2-1 run:

3 minutes of 5.5 mph (about 11 min/mile)
2 minutes of 6mph (10 min/mile)
1 minute of 7mph (8:34 min/mile)

And I just kept running until I made it to two miles. 🙂

I also tried to run most of the time hitting the balls of my feet first because I tend to be a heel-first runner.  I’m not really sure why, but I have heard its better to run balls first…that came out wrong.  But however you want to say it, that has at least helped with the balls of my feet falling asleep.  Yes, weird thing, apparently sometimes when you are small like me, your feet can fall asleep while working out/running.  It is a pretty weird and kind of scary feeling especially when running.  I keep picturing myself falling on my face because I can’t feel my feet.

Tomorrow (Monday) I need to run 3 miles to keep up with the schedule.  I was supposed to run 2.5 miles yesterday…but taking two weeks off I thought it would be better with just 2 miles.


 

Well, thanks for stopping by!  I still need to try the Nike chip while running and I will also be coming up with another food post…if you have any ideas let me know!
As usual, comments are welcome!!
Happy running! 🙂

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