Kammys Musing

• In my adult years (after high school), I was not a fan of running.
• I hated the pacing, trying to catch my breath with every steps.
• Even when I joined the local gym after Covid, running on a treadmill was only resorted to warmups, 5-10mins. No more, no less.
• Out of curiosity late last year, I asked myself, what’s the harm in increasing the distance, right?
• So I increased it, gradually and over several sessions. 1km to 2km, then 3km, then 5km.

• At times, I tried varying the speed and elevation on the treadmill. Just to add some fun.
• I increased the running time gradually as well; from 30 mins, then 60 mins, then 90 minutes.
• Eventually I got bored running on the treadmill. Feels like a lab rat running the wheel. I wanted more exciting view.
• My current Sunday morning routine is once a week 7-8km run, alternating between running and walking, with the end point a cafe that I could get coffee and pastries:D
• Key take away is gradual increase and doing something I enjoy. I aim to eventually increase to a regular 10km and then improve the timing.

Until then, stay hungry, stay sane.