Jacquie’s Jog Log update…in action!
Here is the link to the vlog I create for this week’s learning project post.
The links (and minor info) I couldn’t tag in my video:
1. Tips for beginner runners
-I definitely keep the ‘go slower but go for longer’ in the back of my mind. I just want the habit to stick, so I’ll keep that one.
-I also have kept her breathing technique (2 breaths in, 1 breath out) as my #1 ‘just keep going’ hack and it works – it gives me something to focus on and definitely steadies my breathing.
-Like I said in my video, I have a running partner who is better than me at running and it makes a positive difference.
-got the shoes (also thanks to the other account I actually tagged in the video)
-physio isn’t necessary right now, but duly noted.
-this is the first ‘beginner tips’ video I watched and I actually found I learned and internalized the most from this video than all the other videos on this topic I watched
2. Running tips & humour combo
-She is my favourite. I’m not a marathon runner but I watch her videos anyways because she is funny, realistic, and relatable
-#1 thing I took from this video is NO COTTON and it has paid off (or at the very least it hasn’t been a hard lesson learned)
-maybe I should pick something to start counting and add that into my updates?
3. Shoe advice
-obviously shoes are a pretty important part of this whole thing, so I took his advice and my feet are happy (that’s all I know because I honestly wouldn’t know any better if they were making me a better runner or not)
4. Recording advice
-I just realized…I think I recorded my video on 1, not .5 …what a running recording fail. Next time…
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I loved the Vlog and meme! I am also doing running and I question myself everyday. I do have to agree, once you have seen/heard beginner tips, they all feel the same. I am excited to see the progress you make on this learning journey! I am loving Tiktok for my running journey. I have found that starting slow by walking and then slowly bringing in running to my routine is easier. But slowly and surely wins the race. What are some goals you are working towards with running? Cannot wait to see more!
Hi Raegyn – thanks for commenting! Ya, I am definitely following alongside your journey to get some tips and to follow how it is going for you. One of the loose goals I have in mind is to make a 5k a “normal” distance for me and then to increase my pace a bit. I think my running partner and I will be doing 5k starting this week (we aren’t far from it with our current route). I also want to stay consistent with this being “my time” and just making it part of my regular life schedule because moms often become the default parent and it is really easy to disregard our own needs; there are people willing to jump in and help me take that time for myself, so learning to actually accept the help in order to get some well-deserved ‘me-time’ is something I’m more comfortable with now.
You are brave Jacquie! I have never ever been a run. I played soccer but quit when I was 12ish and that was probably one of the last times I ran for any type of distance or time. During Covid, my partner and I wanted to get outside and take up running, but every time it just ended up being a long, brisk walk. So I have immense respect for anyone that willingly takes up running! I can’t wait to see where you go with this.
Jacquie, you are doing great! I am amazed at people who can run. I have tried but it just isn’t for me. I love your vlog it was impressive as you were not only running but also talking and videoing yourself. Keep up the great work and I can’t wait to see how far you can go!
I second this! I felt out of breath just watching you run and talk at the same time.