Five Factors of Running

I feel like I have actually worked for this. I am working for this blog. Crazy, right? I have found that there are five main factors that contribute to me being successful at run/walking/jog. I am able now to run/walk/jog over 3 miles without feeling horrible for the following three days. I have been working out almost everyday for about a week without any issues and I am actually feeling good. I have been trying to do my P90X whenever possible but with a year and a half old it makes things a little difficult. so here is what I have found DOES work!

1. NO WIND: I found that when there is wind where I live it makes running SO much more difficult than it needs to be.

2. A JOGGER WITH PUMPED UP TIRES: I think this is the best thing ever. there is nothing worse on a jog than not being able to jog because the tires are flat.

3. HYDRATION: Enough said.

4. A WILLING JOGGING PARTNER: My daughter needs to be in a happy mood or I will not be able to get through the jog. that means, giving her something to snack on, play with and something to drink so that I may get through my miles. Followed by plenty of play time for her.

And finally.... The most important thing to me is

5. A GREAT PLAY LIST: My music is SO IMPORTANT to me. I have currently 6 play lists which I play depending on my mood. If I have the right music I could go for 12 miles... my body might hate me after but the music would keep me going! Today, I needed to hear all of my favorites (workout list 2) which includes: "the kill," "sex on fire," "sober," and "can't hold us down". To make it even more interesting I put the play list on shuffle! I got me through even faster than I expected.

So with all that I have learned, what works for me may work for you. But I just know what is right for me is taking everything a step at a time. My workout needs to be different everyday or I will fall into the trap that I have been in for way too long. I am not about to go back there. I will just keep trekking along and soon I know I will see results.