Minimalist Training

Looking back and realizing that my last actual workout was much over a year ago, I decided to get going again, but this time with minimalist shoes. Right now my goal is to eventually run a 5k in them as soon as I can build up. I feel kinda pathetic only running a quarter mile today, but I was told no more than 1/4 - 1/2 mile day with no more than a 10% increase per week. So these next few weeks may be a bit slow moving, but I'll eventually get there.

Day two of minimalist training. Not much to say as my run was so short.

Ran my quarter mile again today. I can't wait for next week so I can run a bit longer. I guess the short runs leave for a lot of time to lift though, haha.

The final day of my quarter mile week haha. Again, not much to report as I took my 400 meters.

This week I'm running 800 meters a day. It feels nice to be able to be able to run a bit more, even if it isn't much. Lifted for an hour or so before running today.

Today I ran outdoors instead of on the indoor track that I usually frequent. My right arch has been sore, but I think I'm adjusting well to these new shoes.

Ran on the usual indoor track today. My right calf seems to tighten up a lot, and I'm not sure if it has to do with my arch or my nail hole... the good thing is it feels just fine after the run haha.

Another half mile today. Not much else to say, really.

Last day of my half mile week. I'm excited to be able to run a bit more next week. I also biked 15 miles before my run this morning to get a little more of a leg workout.

This week mileage bumped up to 5/8 mile haha. Added some miles in on a bike as well before lifting and my run.

Day two of running 5/8 mile. Put in about 8 miles of biking near the river this morning before going to the gym to lift and run. 

Another usual run... Won't be able to run the next two days due to traveling... 

I'm back after a two day break, but I think it helped a bit. My arches have been pretty sore these last few days.

Bumped up "mileage" to three quarters of a mile haha. I'm feeling great, and the soreness in my arches cleared up over the weekend. More exciting news from the weekend, I got my mission call to Cochabamba, Bolivia! I'm way excited and hopefully they have some good places to run haha.

Just another 3/4 mile today along with lifting. 

Got back to running today. Arches a bit sore after not running these last two days, but that went away by the third lap. I can definitely feel them strengthening up though.

Only one more week until I'm up to a mile haha. Seems like its been really slow, but I guess its not too bad. Lifted weights and went biking near the river for a few miles in addition to my run.

Just another run today with lifting... not much too exciting...

Lifted weights and went for a run after Institute. Just the usual, I guess. 

Usual running with weight lifting. Nothing new.

I had to take a break for a while as I spent last week camping near Kolob. Ran one mile today. Felt good and held a conversation in Spanish with the guy I was running with for the duration of the run. 

One mile, again.

Just another mile

Second week of running a mile.

Another mile in my Vibram's. I've been traveling and busy with no time to run lately.. Hopefully I can get back into a better schedule once everyone goes back to school..

haha another not so exciting mile. I just need to get myself to move up the mileage again. 

Another day solid. Worked out and went running.

Had a nice workout followed by a decent run while speaking Spanish with my amigo.

Just the usual running and working out while speaking Spanish... haha 

Running, working out, etc.. haha

Good two mile run along with working out. Haha I need to get better at putting all of my miles on the blog. I was overall pretty sore after the run, but don't feel like anything's wrong. 

One and a half miles today...