My knees are causing me issues so this is my rest day. Tomorrow I will resume my running but from what I have been told, I need to take a day now and then to just rest my body. So that is today!
Can't wait for tomorrow and hoping my knees are better.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Registration to first race... check!
"When you hear 'it's too hard,' you are close to doing something amazing."
Well, I did it! I registered for the Shamrock Shuffle today!! I'm so excited about this new journey I'm taking.
Brenda decided to run with us today after work. I think it makes it easier to get started when you have other people who are on the same path.
I exercised 28 minutes total, 8 minutes running, 1.5 minute maximum run.
And I'm sending Jody the notifications from the 5K app so she can see my accomplishments!!
Well, I did it! I registered for the Shamrock Shuffle today!! I'm so excited about this new journey I'm taking.
Brenda decided to run with us today after work. I think it makes it easier to get started when you have other people who are on the same path.
I exercised 28 minutes total, 8 minutes running, 1.5 minute maximum run.
And I'm sending Jody the notifications from the 5K app so she can see my accomplishments!!
Monday, January 7, 2013
Making it happen! Week One, Day Three
"Reality always begins with a dream. Make reality happen."
It feels so good to want to rush home from work to run!
I exercised 30 minutes total, 8 minutes running, 1 minute maximum run, and got the Determination badge.
It feels so good to want to rush home from work to run!
I exercised 30 minutes total, 8 minutes running, 1 minute maximum run, and got the Determination badge.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Un-Run Day
On the days I don't run I feel lazy. I need an "unday" activity. For now I think it will be a nice walk with whoever I can get to join me.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Stretched. Ran. Stretched.
"Motivation is a fire from within, only you can light it"
I think I've got it! My knee is much better and now I'm pretty sure it was merely a muscle strain and I'm going to have to just work through it.
I am loving running! I feel like I can now say "I am a runner!" While I have been thinking of other ways to exercise on my non-running days, I've decided to just walk. Perhaps in the future I'll join the Rec Center and swim or use the equipment, but right now I just want to focus on the task at hand... Couch to 5K!
I really could never have done this when I was smoking. And I truly believe that I have replaced one addiction (smoking) with another (running).
Time and distance:
30 minutes total, 8 minutes running, 1 minute maximum run.
2.2 miles
I think I've got it! My knee is much better and now I'm pretty sure it was merely a muscle strain and I'm going to have to just work through it.
I am loving running! I feel like I can now say "I am a runner!" While I have been thinking of other ways to exercise on my non-running days, I've decided to just walk. Perhaps in the future I'll join the Rec Center and swim or use the equipment, but right now I just want to focus on the task at hand... Couch to 5K!
I really could never have done this when I was smoking. And I truly believe that I have replaced one addiction (smoking) with another (running).
Time and distance:
30 minutes total, 8 minutes running, 1 minute maximum run.
2.2 miles
Thursday, January 3, 2013
2nd First Run
Tonight I rushed home from work to be sure to get my run in before it got too dark because I don't have any reflective clothing. I am finding that I am looking forward to it more than I thought I would.
I ran with Matty, again using my app! The problem was that when we finished I realized I had done the "1st day" run again. Bummer! But my knee is bothering me a little so it is probably for the best.
I have discovered the important of stretching before I run. I don't think the knee is a huge issue (since it is the same pain I experience the morning after a night of dancing) but I also don't want it to get worse. Hopefully I can run on Saturday but am still wondering what to do on my off days.
Time and distance
25 minutes total, 6 minutes running, 1 minute maximum run, and got the LionHeart badge.
1.8 miles
I ran with Matty, again using my app! The problem was that when we finished I realized I had done the "1st day" run again. Bummer! But my knee is bothering me a little so it is probably for the best.
I have discovered the important of stretching before I run. I don't think the knee is a huge issue (since it is the same pain I experience the morning after a night of dancing) but I also don't want it to get worse. Hopefully I can run on Saturday but am still wondering what to do on my off days.
Time and distance
25 minutes total, 6 minutes running, 1 minute maximum run, and got the LionHeart badge.
1.8 miles
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
First Run
"The longest journey begins with a small step taken by a brave person."
And so it begins today with my first official run using the "Couch to 5K" app. I love that it tells me exactly what to do - when to walk, run, slow down, etc. The timing worked perfectly with the neighborhood route I chose and I felt completely confident.
I will have to alter the route as it gets a little longer but today I went from Maxine to Sandra, left on Dana, right on David almost to the end, back up Marcia, left on David, left on Dana, right on Melissa and home. It was about 1.75 miles.
And so it begins today with my first official run using the "Couch to 5K" app. I love that it tells me exactly what to do - when to walk, run, slow down, etc. The timing worked perfectly with the neighborhood route I chose and I felt completely confident.
I will have to alter the route as it gets a little longer but today I went from Maxine to Sandra, left on Dana, right on David almost to the end, back up Marcia, left on David, left on Dana, right on Melissa and home. It was about 1.75 miles.
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