Back in the summer of 2006, I wrote this post about a running program that I was starting: Run Like Hell, Walk Like Hell…repeat | davidebowman
Well, I managed to complete the 1 month program, but alas, my running ended shortly thereafter.
I am happy to report that I am back at it again. I have been running for a couple weeks now, and I am starting to actually feel some of the benefits — although my knees and ankles might beg to differ. I am determined to stay with it this time.
I am starting with the same program yet again, as I think it is a great way to get back into running quickly and relatively painlessly.
- 1R , 4W x 6 times. Week 1
- 1R , 3W x 7 times. Week 2
- 2R, 3W x 6 times. Week 3
- 2R, 2W x 7 times. Week 4
- 3R, 3W x 5 times. Week 5
- 3R, 2W x 6 times. Week 6
- 3R, 1W x 7 times. Week 7
- 4R, 2W x 5 times. Week 8
- 4R, 1W x 6 times. Week 9
- FULL Running for 30 minutes.
R = Run, W = Walk,
Total Time = 30 minutes per day
Just over a month from now I will be running full speed for 1/2 an hour, covering several miles every morning. For now, I am mixing running with walking to build up my endurance, and strengthen my body. I am in week 3 and already covering over 2.5 miles per run / walk — not bad for just a few weeks.
My day now starts with writing until I fill up 3 blank notebook pages and then pounding the pavement for 30 minutes. So, on most days, by 6:30 a.m. I will have created 3 pages of new writing, run a few miles, and drank the first 2 of several cups of delicious coffee. A great way to start the day.
