...and then I didn't. I actually completed all 8 run intervals on the first day of the second rendition of week 1. I had quite a bit of pain in my ankles, but I FINISHED. And then...
Day 2 the ankle pain was so bad, I could only do 4 intervals and wasn't sure I would be able to walk back without a rest.
Argh! I even bought a new pair of running shoes (the least intense ones I could find in my size).
The only reason I'm not too concerned about the ankle pain is because I experienced it before when I started walking, but with the greater effort of pace, I am experiencing a greater intensity of pain. Even with pre-run stretches.
I did find that, instead of running 4 intervals in a row and walking (hobbling) the rest, it is much more tollerable if I run every other interval and walk the intervals in between.
It took several weeks for my ankles to aclimate to the regular walking. I have no doubt it will be the same with running. I refuse to be deterred.
I keep reminding myself that it is not how fast I progress that is important right now. I consider it a complete success to get myself out of bed on a regular basis and moving my body as much as is possible for my current level of fitness (or lack thereof).
As an added incentive, I am enjoying the change of landscape to spring.
Trees are budding their leaves:
Birds are strutting for the ladies:
Even a pelican passing through has stopped for a paddle.
Life is good and only getting better. :)
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