Today is the last day for week 3. Tomorrow's rest day. As usual, I did a 10 min walk to warm the muscles, then some stretching. Then its (2min Run + 2 min Walk) x 7 laps. Next, did the Cool-down asanas (as in previous post).
Felt great! One thing about completing a successful 'run' is that you then WALK TALL. (never mind that its just a 24 min run-walk).
You walk with confidence, with the knowledge that you have succeeded in completing yet another step in your training! "Remember this feeling", I reminded myself - I'll need this on D-Day. One of the things that will help me overcome 'mental roadblocks'
This is mentioned in July's issue of SHAPE (Yes, it's already out - but I only saw it in Kinokuniya). There are many good tips to follow, including one on WARM-UP which I find most useful to me. Instead of just walking & jogging, the warm-up routine should also include:
- High-knee march (to warm up the knee)
- Skipping (to warm up the legs)
- Heel walk (to warm up the calves & shins)
- Toe walk (to warm up your feet)
Will incorporate this into my next Warm up routine.
Another important section to read is "How to be safe during a night run".
Day 20 Thursday
Was supposed to Powerwalk for 30-45 mins but an important call put a damper on the Plan. So it was off to work!
But I managed to leave work earlier and made my way home. The bus just left when I reached the station. It will be another 30 mins before the next one moves. So I decided to walk back. I enjoyed the brisk walk (power walk) as the weather was cooling and my MP3 player set the rhythm - a little Latin & hip-hop can really lift the spirits. From Cempaka Station, I reached Pandan Mewah (Hata Square) in 30 mins. My knees were starting to give way as I was not in track shoes but in 1" wedge heels. Had to rest. Popped into a restaurant for some naan, pudina (mint) sauce and a long, cool, iced tea!
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