Okay, so I decided to start running, just like the good old days. I found this “Ramming Runner” thing, figured it’s worth a shot. I’m no spring chicken anymore, but hey, gotta start somewhere, right?
First thing I did was grab my old sneakers from the back of the closet. Gave them a good dusting off – they’ve seen better days, I tell ya. Then, I went for a walk around the block, just to get my body used to the idea of moving again. Felt good, surprisingly.
Week 1: Just Getting Started
- Day 1: Walked for 15 minutes. Easy peasy.
- Day 2: Walked for 10 minutes, then tried a little jog for like, 1 minute. Felt like my lungs were on fire. Walked another 10 minutes to cool down.
- Day 3: Rest. My legs were talking to me, let me tell you.
- Day 4: Repeated Day 2, but I did run a bit more this time. Not much, but it’s something.
- Day 5: Rest.
- Day 6: Felt brave, so I walked for 5 minutes, jogged for 2 minutes, walked for another 5. Did that twice.
- Day 7: Rest. Needed it.
Honestly, the first week was more about getting my body and mind in sync. It was rough, no sugarcoating it. But I pushed through. By the end of the week, I felt a little bit stronger, a little more confident.
Week 2: A Little More Push
- Day 8: 5 minutes walking, 3 minutes jogging. Did that twice.
- Day 9: Rest.
- Day 10: 5 minutes walking, 3 minutes jogging, 5 minutes walking. Did that twice, it was not too bad.
- Day 11: Rest. Felt like I earned it.
- Day 12: Pushed myself to jog for 5 minutes straight, with 5 minutes walking on either side. Felt like a champ.
- Day 13: Rest.
- Day 14: 5 minutes walking, 5 minutes jogging, 5 minutes walking. No problem!
Week 2 was a bit of a turning point. I was actually starting to enjoy this, in a weird, masochistic kind of way. I was still slow, still huffing and puffing, but I could see progress. I could feel it.
Alright, that’s it for now. Let’s see how my old body holds up the following weeks. If I can do it, so can you! Just remember to take it easy, one step at a time. This ain’t a race, it’s a journey.
