Changes in My Body After 3 Months of Running
Since October, I've been running three times a week for 30 minutes. At first, even 5 minutes was hard, but now I can run for 30 minutes straight. My pace is still slow, but I don't think that matters.
What has improved more than my weight is my stamina. The most noticeable thing is that I don't get out of breath when climbing stairs. And I sleep better. That's huge.
The hard parts are the weather and the first three weeks. Once you get past three weeks, it becomes a habit, so until then you have to go out even if you force yourself. I've just been using whatever running shoes I have, and I'm planning to buy proper ones in about six months. For now, I think having fun with it comes first.
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Agreed—not getting winded on stairs is a huge difference you can really feel. Even if your weight doesn’t go down, you still get that.
The 3-week hurdle—I totally relate... I quit in week 2 and restarted three times lol
I'm really envious that you fall asleep so easily. For me, exercising actually wakes me up, so I toss and turn at night. I guess everyone's different.
Well, that’s a bit much. With 3 months of 30 minutes, 3 times a week, I can definitely see that your stamina improved, but “I don’t get winded on stairs” sounds like an exaggeration. Doesn’t it depend on how inactive you were 3 months ago in the first place?
Are your knees okay no matter what running shoes you wear? I wore cheap ones and ran, but my shins hurt so I stopped.
Don’t put off buying shoes. If you get injured during that six months while you’re waiting to buy them, you’ll end up having to take a break from running altogether. If the soles of the pair you’re using now are worn down, getting even an entry-level pair in the 50,000–80,000 won range will ultimately save you money.
You say you don’t care about pace, but why go out of your way to include “it’s still slow” lol Isn’t it obvious that it bothers you too?
Weather is a real problem. I switched to an indoor treadmill starting in November, and even though it’s not as fun as running outside, it was much easier to stay consistent. After falling once on ice, I got scared.
If you started in October, you jumped in right when it got cold. Getting through the first three weeks in winter is the hardest stretch, and you held up well. Once it becomes a habit, it gets so much easier.