c25k week four day two

The pain in my shin has disappeared. What wonders a proper shoe can do.

I went off to the Shoe Clinic store in town at lunch time and got a proper fitting. I ended up in a stability shoe, and it's a nice narrow fitting pair for my long skinny feet. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10 Wasn't keen on the price, but it's a better than ending up with shin splints or stress fractures.

It was a nice comfortable run first thing this morning, no problems at all. I'm just continually amazed at how great this program is. It pushes me past my comfort zone, but doesn't push me to far so that I stop.

week5 day 2 playlist

Unguided - The New Pornographers
Mass Romantic - The New Pornographers
Everybody's Numb - Thea Gilmore
Don't you want me - Human League
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Daft Punk
Rock 'n' Roll Dreams -Meatloaf
Go Down Moses - Natalie Merchant

c25k week four day one

I did it! Two five minute runs. I know that wouldn't even count for some people, but for me it's an achievement and noone can tell me any different. Think I may have to go and buy new shoes this week. I don't think it can wait till the end of week five.

And the playlist for the week is

Superstar - Tegan & Sara
Sing me Spanish Techno - The New Pornographers
Kryptonite - Three Doors Down
Toxic - Britney Spears
Whats the frequency, Kenneth - REM
Bring me Some Water - Melissa Etheridge
Tuesdays Dead - Cat Stevens
A Sorta Fairytale - Tori Amos

c25k week three day three

Haven't managed to blog the last couple of days, but it's all going well. Still having shin & ankle issues, so I've decided to buy some new shoes, probably at the end of week 5. A reward for making the 20 minute run.

The 20 minute run in week five is a bit daunting. Week three has been a challenge, I've done it all three days, but at no point would I say it was easy.

c25k week three playlist

I'm spending Friday night making a playlist for my runs next week. And now that's done, I'm turning on the xbox again and getting back to the adventures of Harriet "Harry" Shepard (Mass Effect 2)

I Drove all Night - Cyndi Lauper
99 Luftballons - Nena
...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Something Bigger, Something Better - Amanda Blank
Northshore - Tegan & Sara
Up all Night (Frankie Miller Goes to Hollywood) - Counting Crows

c25k week two day three

Week two is complete. I'm rather proud of myself and I'm feeling ready to head into week 3.

Other than a slight pain in my shin, I'm not feeling too bad. I think I probably need to think about buying a new pair of running shoes. My old Nikes are past there use by date, and they predate the horrific sprained ankle I suffered in December 2008. I think the way my foot lands has changed since then, I spent months in physio getting it fixed up but it's never been quite the same since.

c25k week two day two

Had a decent run this morning. I can't say I really enjoyed it while I was out there, but there is a sense of acheivement when I complete each days run.