I am not now, nor have I ever been, or claimed to have been an athlete. Somehow, over the last few years I've managed to run a few times a month. I usually run out of frustration or just to make myself feel less lazy. Thanks to this compulsion, I'm able to at least manage a reasonable mile-time.
The timing of this 5k business couldn't be better. In a time of major, earth-shaking change, I need every ounce of motivation I can get to help push myself toward a state of contentment/fulfillment. It's an everyday struggle. Pumas to pavement. Pumas to pavement.
I began the "training" on 2/24. 1.8mi. (untimed- one of my random monthly runs).
I've run 5 days since then doing at least 2 mi. each time. I've been timing the two miles and walking/jogging the last mi. My best time so far is about 16min. for 2mi.
My goal is to keep running a bit longer each time until I can do 4 laps/4mi. comfortably, then try to increase speed.
I've been having trouble with my left ankle getting really sore really quickly. Any suggestions?
Also, I'm pretty sure I don't know my ass from my elbow when it comes to stretching.
I'm thinking I'm going to have to upgrade my recently purchased puma running shoes to some asics I've found that seem to feel a lot better.
Remember fellas, I need all the guidance I can get.
We press on!
-rotating Dave Douglas Quintet: Live at the Jazz Standard & Radiohead-OK Computer
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