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ran outside for the 1st time.
Trying to get ready for the 5K and I know outside and treadmill is completely different.
ran/walked 1.5 miles in 21 minutes with a pace of 13 average.
Re: ran outside for the 1st time.
That's fantastic!
I just started running outside myself and I find that I love it, especially at dusk. I was doing well on the treadmill and decided to do C25K to jumpstart running outside.
So what did you think? easier? harder? more or less enjoyable? For the longest time I preferred treadmill running. something about just zoning out on the mill was nice. but now I can't stand it. I feel so trapped at one speed and I like being able to speed up or down or just... see things outside.
Great job and I hope you enjoyed it!
I am a runner, knitter, scientist, DE-IVF veteran, and stage III colon cancer survivor.
All kinds of new things for you recently, huh, frosh? That's awesome! I like your pace. I, too, was "built for comfort, not for speed," as I read on a blog today.
I've never really done the treadmill thing, so I guess I don't have much of a point of comparison, but I enjoy running outside. When I'm in my neighborhood, I feel like it gives me a better connection to my neighbors (like the guy who lives on the street behind me, who smokes cigars in his garage and never fails to wave, but I don't know his name!). When I run out in the community, like at the trails at the YMCA or at local parks, I like to take inspiration from the other runners.
I don't know if you've found this to be true with the treadmill (if you're at the gym, I'm guessing you are??), but I think runners are the most positive, supportive group of people I've ever had the pleasure of interacting with. I hope you'll find support from the running community, as I have.
For example, a few weeks ago, when I was nearing the end of C25K, a woman in my neighborhood yelled out that she sees me running often and to "keep up the good work," as I was "doing great!" Or at the park other runners will routinely wave or smile as they pass me. It's very encouraging and part of the reason I love working out outdoors.
Umm... it was harder because my apartment complex is on rolling hills. So there was a lot of hills.
It think i will enjoy it more if i start flat and not hills with stairs
Not too many new things.
I didnt do the treadmill for long. I didnt want to get used to it since races are outside. My neighbors just stare at me
I feel like the runners on here are very supportive
its great when someone outside of your comfort zone notices.
2012 Reading Challenge
Completed 2012 Races: Cupid's Chase 5k Feb. 11th: 26:20, Donovan's Run 5k March 10th: 25:00, Statesman Cap 10k March 25th: 57:19
Upcoming: Komen Race for the Cure 10k May 12th (SA)