The words “Random” and “Plan” might not be synonymous but I thought I’d throw this idea out there for you to contemplate.
I use an app called Walkmeter to record the majority of my walks, runs, and hikes. I use the paid version (yearly subscription) as it allows me to send an email link to my wife so she has an idea where I’m at on my lengthier solo jaunts (sidenote- when I’m outside of cellular range I use an InReach Satellite device for when I’ve gone bush, great safety backup for the possibility of injury and it allows her to see the crazy places I get to via google earth). Peace of mind for a spouse who’s concerned for your safety is invaluable.
Anyhow (sorry to get sidetracked for that few seconds) the Walkmeter app has a section called Plans- essentially they’re training plans for 5k, 10k, half marathons, and marathons. I know there’s a lot of different plans out there for training but for me the beauty of this is that I choose not to know how far I’ll be running (or occasionally walking) until I’m heading out the door. The intent of the Walkmeter training plan is to slowly build up mileage over a period of time (the marathon one is based over 20 weeks). When I go out later today I don’t know if I’m going to be running 3 miles/5 km or 8/13...I can check if I want but I prefer not knowing.
If it’s a short run and I’ve got lots of gas left in the tank I’ll either jump ahead to the next days run/walk or do some interval training (that’s on the app too and is customizable- I typically do 25 minute intervals).
I’m three weeks in chronologically but five weeks in on the app (training is every 2nd day but as previously mentioned I’ll sometimes do two the same day OR do a couple of days in a row).
The appeal to me as a barefoot runner/walker/hiker is that I’m going random distances to build up my conditioning cardio-wise and building up my barefooting capabilities.
So there you go- Random Plan for Barefooting. I’m enjoying it so much there’s a good chance I’ll utilize it for XC skiing/snow shoeing this winter as well.
And it’s time for a run today...
I use an app called Walkmeter to record the majority of my walks, runs, and hikes. I use the paid version (yearly subscription) as it allows me to send an email link to my wife so she has an idea where I’m at on my lengthier solo jaunts (sidenote- when I’m outside of cellular range I use an InReach Satellite device for when I’ve gone bush, great safety backup for the possibility of injury and it allows her to see the crazy places I get to via google earth). Peace of mind for a spouse who’s concerned for your safety is invaluable.
Anyhow (sorry to get sidetracked for that few seconds) the Walkmeter app has a section called Plans- essentially they’re training plans for 5k, 10k, half marathons, and marathons. I know there’s a lot of different plans out there for training but for me the beauty of this is that I choose not to know how far I’ll be running (or occasionally walking) until I’m heading out the door. The intent of the Walkmeter training plan is to slowly build up mileage over a period of time (the marathon one is based over 20 weeks). When I go out later today I don’t know if I’m going to be running 3 miles/5 km or 8/13...I can check if I want but I prefer not knowing.
If it’s a short run and I’ve got lots of gas left in the tank I’ll either jump ahead to the next days run/walk or do some interval training (that’s on the app too and is customizable- I typically do 25 minute intervals).
I’m three weeks in chronologically but five weeks in on the app (training is every 2nd day but as previously mentioned I’ll sometimes do two the same day OR do a couple of days in a row).
The appeal to me as a barefoot runner/walker/hiker is that I’m going random distances to build up my conditioning cardio-wise and building up my barefooting capabilities.
So there you go- Random Plan for Barefooting. I’m enjoying it so much there’s a good chance I’ll utilize it for XC skiing/snow shoeing this winter as well.
And it’s time for a run today...