I've been thinking about giving running a try. I hate it to be honest, but I'm not sure I gave it a fair chance. I'm considering this spring to show up to the kwoon early to my class and do 12 laps around the building twice a week. I'm really apprehensive about it, because my cardio is horrible, it's going to be embarrassing. I have to sort out a couple things first but my goal to start this is the end of March. If any runners want to give me advice, all would be appreciated.
I'm also going to start going back to my regular classes when I can attend. It's really difficult that they're late, but I feel like it's for the best. It's going to suck getting up in the morning because I start work at 6:30am and I can't seem to settle myself down quick enough after a class to get a decent amount of sleep but if I push through and work hard to get my blue belt, all will be good. I got some tea that's supposed to help you sleep so hopefully that works.
I think the biggest thing I've learned from the I Ho Chaun is to be honest with myself and balance. I can't do everything, but I can't do nothing either. I have to try my best and push a little past that every day. I have to stop being so hard on myself and focus on what I am doing, and slowly add what I am missing. I've got to get back to posting online. I think it was a bad idea for me to post on kwoontalk right now so I'm going to start doing it again on the I Ho Chaun group. I find if I don't post, I don't log and then I slowly stop doing things all together.
Man, my blogs sure are random. It would be so much easier to just write "ditto" on someone else's blog than to try to streamline my thought patterns.
Well, toodles for now...Did I seriously just say toodles?
I've been having the same thoughts. Difference is that I used to like running. Maybe I'll join you. Toodles.
ReplyDeleteThere's a couple of books to check out as there's actual techniques to running. "Chi Running" and "The Cool Impossible" focus on technique. If running hurts in any way, technique is not correct. There should be no pounding with running.
ReplyDeleteWhat I suggest to give a try is power walking. Much easier on the body and easier to get the flow. Plus you can get good speed with powerwalking.
If you are looking for bang for buck cardio: jui jitsu drills. Seriously. You will ramp up cardio stamina in a heck of a fast hurry.
I used to hate running. Until I did it, and it wasn't as hard anymore. Now I find it quite exhilarating. Running outside is definitely the most fun. My only recommendation would be to not start out with 12 laps right away. Maybe start with 6, or 4, and work your way up. Then it's easier to see the improvement, and it's easier to progress wisely.
DeleteAlso, if you ever want a fun run in the park, let me know. I'm not a super awesome runner, but I do find it fun!
ReplyDeleteKinda late to the party here, but most people find running boring because they make it boring. Laps around a kwoon for instance. Just kidding, but seriously add a destination or a purpose to your run, and increase the challenge by other means than adding distance. For instance, find a challenging trail with water, logs and trees, bridges and sited to see. There are tons of trails like this if you look a bit and don't mind a small drive. Awesome to here you may add running to your training.
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