[at-l] BeginAgain Began Again - with mixed results

[delita@cfaith.com (Delita Wright)]

Thanks for writing.  I did get a little bit ahead of myself - but not by plan, by not paying attention.

One thing I realized after going back and looking at my log - I had done 2 mile days all week and was beginning to feel good. But I did a lot of 1 miles and some 1/2 miles adding up to 2 mile days.  Not the same.  (In this log I keep walking and hiking records).

Anyway, you are right - it won't do any good to overdo, and what was so funny is that is ONE thing I probably really have learned and I am always preaching it to the walking listserve I moderate.  Oh well.  Today I woke up with no residual effect - no sore muscles, no blood sugar hangover.  I still took the day off and will tone down my hike tomorrow - and use my hiking stuff.

One thing I started about a week ago that has already become a habit and gotten easier (that I think will help in the long run) - I have a couple flights of stairs at work and at home and I've started *running* rather than walking up them.  Funny how fast it got easier.

Really, I can do today about twice what I could 2 weeks ago.  I just need to stick with the daily stuff.  And keep my eye on the prize...
Delita

On Sat, 13 January 2001, Orange Bug wrote:

> 
> Delita, you might want to consider a change in your training pattern.
> It is tempting to focus on a distance as your goal. I've found that
> (especially early in training) it is better to start on a time goal
> that you repeat daily. Let distance come as endurance and stamina
> build. If you are winded at 20 minutes, walk for 7 1/2 minutes and turn
> around. Build up to 20 minute daily walks (with the goal of increased
> pulse and sweat) and keep it up for 3 weeks. You will notice distance
> improve gradually, and it will be more fun, particularly if you vary
> your path. Then consider increasing distances or time.
> 
> Keep it fun. Dress more like your were on the "real trail" in order to
> get very familiar with yourself and your gear. Cotton sweats kill. 
> 
> And Congratulations!
> 
> Bill...
> 
> --- Delita Wright <delita@cfaith.com> wrote:
> ...
> > Interestingly, I seem to have lost my capacity for distance but not
> > the speed I had gained.  And I noticed I am a little more sure on my
> > feet, more steady, more nimble.  Nice, even though still have a long
> > way to go.
> 
> 
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