A little over four years ago, I talked myself into thinking I could be a runner. I had so many supporters to help push me into thinking I am a runner. I mean, I did run several 5ks and finished them. I even got my son to run several of the races with me - he did great! I can’t say I did great - that would be a lie. But I did finish them and for that I am extremely proud of myself. Not only did I try to become a runner, but kind of did at the age of 43.
I would run outside even if it was 25 degrees out - providing there was no ice. I can’t risk a fall at this age! LOL But during the pandemic, I was able to purchase a treadmill. This was my way of trying to keep up the momentum. At some point last year, I lost my mojo. I think that I never found the love of running that I had hoped I would. I thought at some point, I would find it refreshing to go for a run and feel invigorated by it. Well…. That kind of happened but still not what I thought it would be. I guess I thought I would wake up and feel motivated to go for a run - kind of what it looks like in the movies. I think I was just fooling myself. However, after reading a work bestie’s blog - I think I may have found something that could work for me. Inclined walking - I had never heard of it. So I had many questions for her - the first being “will I have a heart attack?” She is so motivating and dedicated with her 4:30 am work out snaps! Ok - she is half my age, works out literally 7 days a week. Why can’t I try this and see if I like it better than running? Today was the day - Day 1 of inclined walking. Well, guess what - I didn’t hate it and I didn’t have a heart attack. So that is good, right? I even did some beginner yoga after my 36 minutes of incline walking. I won’t give up yet on a 5k in the future, but for now I will get back in the swing of things with inclined walking. Thanks bestie!
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Noora Hazou
3/7/2022 09:21:34 pm
I want to hear more about this!!! I am still trying to get back to becoming a runner....why is it so hard?? Wait...back to inclined walking...how inclined are you?
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Michelle
3/7/2022 10:51:16 pm
I had it inclined to 8 and my pace ranged from 2.3 to 3. I didn’t mind it! Seemed easier on my body too, well I’ll let you know tomorrow on that lol! You might like it- we will be like the mall walkers-fast walking it every where!
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Katie Krzos
3/8/2022 04:12:56 am
This friend of yours seems extremely motivating and a great friend to have! So happy you got back into working out. In just a few short weeks you will notice a difference!
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Teri Keys
3/8/2022 07:25:37 am
I hear you on this one. I have found that I like walking much better than running. I hope you continue to enjoy the incline walking.
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EugeniaKouts
3/8/2022 09:27:20 pm
I am so proud of you for keeping your body moving, even if it requires you to change it up. I'm using the Couch 25K app to get my body moving. I don't love running (yet) but I'm trying to get it to become a habit. More for weight loss than running 5Ks.
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