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| My First time to use Endomondo. |
I start running or should I say "early morning walks" a
few years ago but not really that consistent. Sometimes I'm too lazy to get up
and when I do, the sun is already too high and I'll just get sunburn and end up
not doing it. So I'm writing the blog to share my story on how I was able
to motivate myself to run/ morning walk.
On October 24, 2015 in the evening I saw my colleague post on Facebook about her run tomorrow so I ask her if I could join her. Her name is Kristine. She said YES and she was very enthusiastic. We were supposed to meet along Diversion road around 5:30 am. Sad to say I was late I woke up around 6 am. So I got up and ready myself so fast hoping she was still there and she was. We chat while running, to make it clear she was running I was walking fast hahaha! She explains her routine in running and so on.
From then on I go for morning walks every weekend and if I wake up late I'll just go to the nearby subdivision wherein there's many tree so I won't get sunburn. Though I do get bored sometimes so you could imagine that these are just brief walk.
November 20, 2015, another Facebook status caught my eye. It was from my friend, Ayesah. Let me just give you a short info about her, she is definitely out going and she one of my friends who inspired me to be out going. She did trekking, hiking, surfing, running for marathons, different body works, etc. You might be thinking of a super muscle bound girl right now but she is not like that. She just likes to stay health. She done a lot of outdoor things but she also like some alone time she love reading books and drinking coffee "the elixir of life". She also likes dressing up... just like me. Anyway going back to our main topic, her status was about this app she use to record her speed and distance as she runs, it also has a map that shows where you going. It looks amazing so I download it and started using it.
While walking I look at the map and felt impress about myself seeing how far I've gone. Sometime I would tell myself few more walk and I'll reach 6 km. So I though of making a list to help rookies like me to start running base on my shallow experience.
Without further ado here is My Rookie's guide to Running
1. Find INSPIRATION
Inspiration is
very important it keeps you going when you're tired. It is the force that
pushes you off your bed and on to the road. Here are some of my inspirations:
a. Endomondo- To make it clear this not some guy I like. It is the app Ayesah use in running which I also use. Trust me, seeing how far you've gone will really motivate you to go further. Breaking your own record is even better so go and download it now!
b. Wedding- My teacher is getting married and I'm the maid of honor therefore I need to look gorgeous as always! No big flabby arms!
c. Outfits- Just imagine all the clothes you can wear. Tuck in shirt without being conscious of your tummy. If that doesn't work remember the agony wearing jean, holding your breath and making your legs fit in them. A real grrrr!
d. Health- You don't want to die young so work out and stay healthy.
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| I don't know much about the appropriate SPF to use but since I trust this brand I'll go with it. |
2. Apply SUNBLOCK- After 2 days of morning walks my students notice that I turn brown like I got sunburn. This is the disadvantage of working outdoor and not waking up early. Now if you see someone walking in the morning reapply sun block along Diversion road that would mostly be me hahaha! I want to keep my fair skin... for the wedding!
3. Bring WATER- Re hydration to keep you body going. Do I need to say
more... you’ll get thirsty.
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| You can look in the internet for some suggested songs while jogging. So far I'm just listening to the songs I like; nothing in specific. |
4. Make your own
PLAYLIST- Music keeps you on the beat to move. Sometimes I
dance while walking, just go with the beat. Another thing
about playlists that it keeps you focus not mind the people around
but of course be courteous with the people around greet them good morning.
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| I love this color that's the reason I bought these shoes. |
5. Wear RUNNING SHOES- I don't know what shoes is good for running but for me as long as my big toes can move comfortably it's OK with me.
6. OUTFIT- Wear something comfortable and air breathable because in the long run you'll feel irritated and sweaty. Wear a cap to protect your face from the sun and bring towel to wipe yourself
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| My best record so far 12.65 km and I'm determined to break it. |
7. ENCOURAGEMENT- We all needs encouragement every day. My way is posting my Endomondo result more like the better. For sure people with the same goal will support, just keep posting.
8. DESTINATION- You should plan your route, know where you’re going or if you are like me you should have a plan B just in case you wake up late. Being late is not a reason to stop.
9. Be CLEAN- Brush your teeth and wash your face you don't want
people to stay away from you when you say 'hi" to them so keep it clean.
Have a shower if you have time.
10. Check the
WEATHER- We are not members of some kind of military camp so keep in mind that
if it is going to rain we are not going to run. This based on my experience one
time I was walking around diversion road and it started to rain so I need to
look for a ride fast because there was no shed there and I don't want to get
wet and sick. Lucky a tricycle was there and I was home safely. Learn from my mistake
check the weather from the internet is it going to rain or not.
