Today I started week two. No kids this time, but my mom did join me. I like running on my own, but there is something to be said for a little bit of company to get you motivated. Since spring break is over and I'll be going back to classes this week, I wanted to try to get the week started on a good note for exercise before I got stuck in classes and excuses and ended up blowing things off. I've got a little routine down for my "track" that I've been following, it's just about the right length and it's varied enough I am not sick of it yet.
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There was a decided increase in intensity on this run. I didn't realize that going from 60 seconds to 90 seconds would make such a difference. I could feel my muscles working much harder, and I got a little more winded on this trip. I really pushed myself hard to get through the entire set though. I made it to the end and felt exhausted so I streched a little bit and then sat down.
And that was the worst mistake I could have made.
Clearly, I need to work on my core strength and do some more low-impact activity before I can get serious about running, because I nearly crippled myself. Once I sat down, my lower back (pelvis/tailbone/etc) completely locked up. There was a good deal of inflamation and swelling, and I'm feeling like it was probably from the impact/pounding of getting all of my "mass" going on the sidwalk. It is definitely NOT in my muscles, because no amount of gentle stretching or warm bath is helping. I guess tonight is a night for a leftover Vicodin and a sick day tomorrow from work.
As far as stats go (using MyTracks):
Time: 32:08
Distance: 1.94 miles
Max speed: 7.36 mph
Avg speed: 3.63 mph
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