On my decision day, I downloaded a Couch 2 5K app for my phone, jumped on a treadmill, and used a few favorite songs; started walking/running - Wogging!
I fulfilled my innermost dream to run a race in March 2012 the Shamrock 5k, followed by another race a 10k race in May 2012.
With no other race planned, I found myself Wogging every now and then. There was no rhyme or reason to my outings; when the mood hit me I hit the pavement or the treadmill.
Why Blog?
I've started this blog to help me create a personal accountability with myself. I want to move from Wogging to Running. What a better way than to share the Journey, including all the ups & downs that I'll encounter along the way.
What's my Training Plan?
I'm currently using RunMeter 5k training plan and I enjoy many of the features it offers me to progress from week to week. The program gradually adjusts the walk/run patterns. Also it's flexible enough for times I may need to repeat a day or even a week.
Where am I now?
I started Wogging again using RunMeter on Sept. 18th. The plan calls for 3x a week and my priorities have been a bit out of focus so I've basically Wogged 2x's a week for the past 4 weeks. I decided to repeat Week 3 (Warm Up Walk 5 mins, <Run 1 min, Walk 1 min, Run 2:30 min, Walk 3:00 min> repeated 3x, 5 min Cool Down) because mentally I struggle during the 2:30 run cycles. Mentally I haven't been able to get out of my head. I realize the best thing for me is repeat it so that I can make the mind shift that is necessary for me to continue moving forward.
Am I enjoying the Journey?
Most definitely!!!! So much so, I want to capture it for the memories that it's bringing to me. If you stumble upon my blog, follow me from the start, or drop in from time to time; Thank YOU for taking the time with me.
Have a great journey! It will be a good read to look back in a year or so!
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