DisNorth
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 25, 2012
Just popping in. I decided it was really nice out that I'd run outside and try to do 4 miles. What was I thinking!? I cannot believe how much harder it was outside rather than on the treadmill and for a couple minutes I was really really terrified and thought signing up for the half marathon was a big mistake. I ran .250 and was already sweating and came in to get some water. My mom encouraged me to finish at least a mile, so I did. After a bit I started to get into a little rhythm and slowed down some and made it the rest of the way with a short walk included. I am dripping sweat and it's only a mile!! It took about 15 minutes.
Pumped myself up and went out and did another mile in about the same amount of time. Doing another mile made me feel better about it and I was less tired! I have about 68 days until the half marathon and I am so scared!
I guess I'll just have to push myself and hope for the best!
Good job on not giving up and going for another mile!
I've heard that because training on the treadmill is easer than runing outside that you should put the incline on the treadmill to 1% to compensate. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm thinking I should.
Good luck on your marathon trainning!