My First 6 AM Run

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My First 6 AM Run
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Fri, 03-25-2005 - 11:20am

First of all, I admire those of you who are morning exercise people. When I told my new "coach" I'd meet her at 6 a.m., I forgot that I would have to be up at 5something to get my contacts in and my running clothes on and get to the corner where we were meeting.

But I did because I said I would. I have done the run/walk on the treadmill the last few weeks, but getting outside in the cold was different. I coughed for like 10 minutes when I got home. I now know better where I need more clothing and where I was OK though.

My "coach" was ready, and wide awake, when I got to the corner. She said I should lead off and set the pace, but I only ran for like 2 minutes before she told me I needed to walk to bring my heart rate down a bit because she could hear I was breathing too hard.

It went pretty well. She had us ending with a "sprint to the finish" with those coaching comments and told me to lengthen my strides at that point, which felt pretty good once I hit a rhythm. It was about a 25 minute event. I'm just worried that I'm holding her back, although she said she is just getting out again after knee surgery. Didn't seem like she had any trouble getting back into it though. She's probably close to 25 years older than I am!

With Hap Ki Do and all the other stuff I do, I thought running would be a bit easier now, but it's tough. I think I'm strong enough for it, but I don't know if my body will ever get used to it or whatever.

I guess I am happy with my first run with a runner, but I wish they had a tired icon.

Lorie

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Fri, 03-25-2005 - 1:00pm

Wow, I'm so glad you shared that. It reminds me of how I want to start running in the near future. When is your next run? Please keep posting how that is going...I'm hoping that you will get to the point where you say "it feels great"...so that *I* won't be so scared to start! lol. Having a coach/running buddy sounds like it will be very good for you. :)

Kim

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Fri, 03-25-2005 - 2:23pm

I too was (OK still am) scared of runnning, but I was so fortunate to find a running "coach." I actually asked this morning how long it takes to get to the point where it looks good and feels good to be running. She said three or four months. After today, I'd say that's probably about right.

It seems though, once a runner alwasy a runner. She is definitely back post surgery. She said that she was sore the first day back last week, but the next day she was ready to go. She said, "the body remembers."

I hope my body remembers on Monday that it ran on Friday. I'll keep you posted. I think it will get a bit better as it gets warmer too. One mistake I made today was falling out of bed just in time to be clothed and put contacts in. I need to get up and do some jumping jacks or something like when I go into class to get some blood flow going, then I won't have to start cold. We did stretch some, but I find if I get to class early and move around a bit, my stretch is better too.

I'm glad you're thinking about joining those of us on the board who are beginning to run.

Lorie

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Sun, 03-27-2005 - 3:45pm

Lorie-


Don't you live in Michigan? I seriously admire you for going out at 6am AND especially in the cold! WTG!


I used to be an avid runner, but after 4 1/2 years of not I can guarantee my body would be very angry with me if I tried to pick it up again right now! My knees would kill me at this weight as well.


Did you run on a track or in a neighborhood?

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Mon, 03-28-2005 - 7:18am

Good for you Lorie! I'm one of those 'too early for that' people so seriously admire you for getting up so early to get out there, and the cold....one word ~Brrrrrr~


Did you get out there this morning?? I think 'warming' your body up before getting out there is a great idea! I gather from your post that the coach made you go straight to the running- any possibility of perhaps doing some walking/jogging before actually running? Work your way up to moving that fast, and hard- you know?


Well done for getting out there and starting this new regime. Good Luck~

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Mon, 03-28-2005 - 9:43am

I do live in Michigan. We have had such a period of cold that 37 degrees at 6 a.m. is warm. I did better when I was house sitting and was on the treadmill in a temperate environment, and I do think that it has something to do with breathing in the cold air.

We run through the city area. We live a few blocks from each other, pretty much downtown. I am not traditionally a morning exercise person, but I can understand why she runs in the morning. The city is so different, quiet and less traffic. Except in the summer when it would be really not after work, I would like to move my run to later in the day.

How long does it take to get to the point where one enjoys running? I really like HKD, most of the time, and Pilates and even weights, but it seems running is so tough.

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Mon, 03-28-2005 - 9:50am

I expect that she has been out before we meet. IF I were to get up a bit earlier, it would be good to walk for about five minutes. I'm not that into being up before 6 a.m. myself, but it's good that I found someone to help me get started. Once we go our separate ways, which I think we will because one she's back she'll be running every day and with HKD and all I don't want to, I'll run after work. And in the summer if I want to run in the morning while it's cooler, I can get up about an hour later and still be to work on time.

I did go out this morning. I was up and moving a bit more before going out. I told SO that I did better while I was house sitting and able to use the treadmill. I sort of think that breathing in the cold air is making it a bit more difficult. I guess I'll have to stick with it at least a few more weeks to see if warmer weather helps.

Lorie

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Mon, 03-28-2005 - 9:53am

Hey Lorie~
Cheers to you getting up early and running! It takes serious commitment (especially in Michigan-right?) so yeah you!!

I think you'll start enjoying running after your body adjusts to it. The first week or two is just crappy. I don't know anyone who starts running or restarts running and doesn't have a crappy first few weeks.

But then you'll find your 'runners high' one day during your run and you'll understand why people do it X:)

Keep warm X:)

~Patrice

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Mon, 03-28-2005 - 10:41am
Thanks, I needed that hope.

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Mon, 03-28-2005 - 12:07pm

Good for you for getting out there again this morning Lorie! I remember that feeling of breathing in cold air-- makes your lungs burn!! I'm sure once the weather heats up, and you've been out a couple more times it will get easier!


Have a Marvellous Monday

~IslandGirl


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Mon, 03-28-2005 - 3:29pm

I went running...okay, walking fast and jogging, in the winter at 5am. Wow, that was interesting. I'm happy for those who love it, but I don't think that was for me. I kept having to stop and blow my nose because of the cold air.

Ginger

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