Running.

I finally got back on the horse and went to do my mile of 1/8's today. (walk, run, walk, run......) I didn't make it to the new runner's group run on Thursday since I had to work late. Plus, my left knee was giving me problems. So that means I did my 1/8's on Monday with the group, Wednesday with my step-sister, and then took it easy for the rest of the week. I got out and bought some running shoes on Saturday..... I totally know nothing of running shoes so I hope the guy at the running shop made a good choice. I got a pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS. Gosh, running shoes are expensive!!!! Owell, it's been 5 years since I've purchased tennis shoes so I just bit the bullet and went for it. A friend went with me today to do the 1/8's. I had some pain in my knee while doing the 1/8's of running but luckily I'm not experiencing any tightness or swelling to the left knee like I did earlier this week.

Here's my schedule for this week. We'll see how the knee holds up. I'm not going to push myself too hard because I don't want to over do it..... They say to go 4-6 times a week but I'm going to shoot for 4.
Week 2:(4 to 6 days per week)
Start with a 5 minute warm up walk, then alternate walking & jogging and walk only half the distance of each jog, as follows:
Jog 1/4 mile (one lap) then
Walk 1/8 mile (1/2 half lap)
Jog 1/2 mile (2 laps)
Walk 1/4 mile (1 lap)
Jog 1/4 mile (1 lap)
Walk 1/8 mile (half-lap)
Jog 1/2 mile...go home