Ahh, see, now THAT'S what a nice interval walk-run is supposed to feel like. Challenging, but not overwhelming. Exhilerating, but not in the "I'm being robbed at gunpoint" kind of way.
Week one is complete, and I feel great. My back did very well this time - I did the first half with a nice snug back brace on, and it seemed to keep me in line nicely. I noticed something interesting - my muscles were fatiguing a lot more quickly on my "brisk walk" than on my runs, and I have a sneaking suspicion this has everything to do with my posture. Since I haven't run since the injury, I haven't developed bad running posture the way I've developed bad walking posture. When I'm walking, all of my weight goes forward on the balls of my feet, wearing out my calves and making my feet hurt. When I am running (so far, at least), I'm mostly landing on my heels. While this (running) of course gives me a harder cardio workout, my muscles barely feel a thing. This bodes well for future runs!
I'm definitely anxious to get off of the treadmill and onto the streets, but that will require this formula:
1. It not being ridiculously freezing outside
2. Me getting my rear in gear and getting my training done in the morning
I wish my running buddies were here with me - Allie and Craig, you're with me in spirit! Let's go!
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