Originally Posted by
jetta-the-hut
Thats cool, I hope to do the same but not going to push it.
I live at the beach so we get it right off the boat,yummy!
My heart says " I just want to finish" but my mind says " if you drop the weight, you could place top 5" Its like an internal battle!
I have found that I find peace when running, I have never been a runner but I think I am enjoying it as much as cycling now.
my goal for the end of the 8 weeks and the running is to be able to run the whole distance without walking and not be outta breath.
I did change my workout plan to get on board with BT's schedule I ran my mile walked half way again and then 30 second sprints-jog-30 second sprint a 1/4 of the way back home and walked the last 1/4 to cool down. I did 32 minutes I have no idea how far it all was, Suprisingly it was after a 20 minute bike ride.
I have to remind myself all the time "Dont push it,you have _ more weeks to go"
I also started a 10 minute ab workout but its way laid back its just to help speed up the belly removal.
You need to give yourself more time, 8 weeks from couch potato is tough.
I would start going longer on the bike rides, if you haven't been fit on your bike i would recommend you do that immediately. Biking and swimming are sure fire ways to drop weight without the pounding on your knees.
A quick google search found this easy to use couch to 5k running program,
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
this is going to aide greatly in preventing injuries, "run today so you can run tomorrow" would be a good saying to keep fresh in your mind.
As for running with water drink a bit before you start and a bunch afterwards, try to drink a LOT of water ALL day long to keep yourself hydrated. I don't really find myself thirsty through any of my runs.
Good luck w/ the sprint!