by Bill Roushey | Mar 23, 2019 | Couch to 5k, Living, Uncategorized
Last week I outlined my strategy for getting up off my comfy chair and back into the game. I am happy to report no progress was made. You may be inclined to think happy and no progress are conflicting ideas but that’s not the case. Let me explain. First, and...
by Bill Roushey | Aug 30, 2018 | Couch to 5k, Living, Uncategorized
If you’ve read my previous posts on the subject you will remember I’m in the process of ramping up the number of laps I cover on a 400 meter track. My goal is to walk 13 laps (the approximate distance of a 5k run) hence the post title Climbing the...
by Bill Roushey | Jun 24, 2018 | Couch to 5k, Living, Uncategorized
Following the advice given by my chiropractor, I am resorting to walking workouts. That being said, I am still hurting from whatever it is that is I did to my body. Stiff hamstrings and sore knees impact my ability to have a pleasant stroll let alone walk with the...
by Bill Roushey | Jun 20, 2018 | Couch to 5k, Living, Uncategorized
I pressed too hard week 1 of my couch to 5k experience. So much so that week 2 was a total washout (zilch). A week and a half after later and I can barely walk. I truly thought I messed up my back as I felt pain below my knees and tightness in my hamstrings. The...
by Bill Roushey | Jun 10, 2018 | Couch to 5k, Living, Uncategorized
In a previous post, my friend asked me if I’d like to run a 5K Fun Run with him. Incidentally, this experience is unfolding in near real time. Since he reads this blog, I quickly reassured him his new alias (“Hasty”) was in fact meant to be a...