On the Road Again.

Well, I was gonna go on a run today but it is technically a rest day and Tony wanted to go for a bike ride. So that is what we did. So I got a work out in and I actually got the rest in. We went for about 45 minutes. We went on the trail and also through the the subdivision for a bit. The weather was beautiful and it was a great night I did come to the realization that I want a better seat for my bike. I went to sit on the bike and my butt already hurt from the bike ride two days ago.I really need to invest in one. I think I would be able to go further on a ride and it would be enjoyable.

Anywho, My work outs for the week will consist of running on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. I am actually going to try to go for walks or bike rides on my rest days. Although I already know that probably will not happen tomorrow because it is Tony's Birthday.

Failure

The run yesterday was nice because it was cooler outside and I did not sweat nearly as nice. It is definitely nicer to run when it is cooler. So I tried to complete Day2 of Week 5 once again and I was unable to finish it once again. UGH! Halfway through my calves starting hurting really bad and really hindered my running. I actually had to stop running to do some more stretching. I did stretch before the run and I thought that I stretched quite a bit. I think I really need to find some more stretches for calves.

I was also using a podcast to run to but I think I am going to change that. The podcasts are nice because they encourage you. But the music is horrible and something that is hard for me to listen to. About halfway through I turned off the podcast and just ran to my own music and then the second half of the run went a lot better.

My next 5k is in three weeks. I do not think I will be able to finish the program by then. I can accept that. My new goal is to finish under 40 minutes and get a new personal record. So I will just keep training and just do the best that I again

So is rest...

I went running last night as you all know. I also tried to go this morning. It did not work out so well. The program calls for rest everyday after a run and now I understand why. I was able to run some but not very much of it. My legs are still sore tonight. Even though it was hard I am glad that I went out and did it. It proves to myself that I am motivated and I can do anything if I really want to. So I will take a full day off tomorrow and attempt to finish Day2 of Week5 on Saturday.

It is supposed to be cooling down this weekend. Everyone else is dreading it but I am actually looking forward to it. It will make my running that much easier for me:]

On a side note, I did something stupid today. I am starting my last semester of classes:] I am super excited about this! My classes are an hour and fifteen minutes away. So I got in the car and drove to the school. Well, when I got there I discovered that classes do not start until next week. Ugh! It was a disappointment and nice and the same time. But it is always to early and not late.

Stretching is Important

You would think I would know this but I did not do this tonight and halfway through the run I felt it. I actually had to stop and stretch. After that it went much better. I was trying to rush through the run so I could come back and watch America's Got Talent. I from now on will try to stretch before and after the run. Well, my lesson is learned for next time.

I repeated Day2 of Week5. I did not quite finish it but I got further than I did on Sunday night. I did not walk nearly as much as I did last time. That is all I can really ask for. So I will try again tomorrow.

Ick

I was supposed to go run tonight. Make a note of the words supposed to. I did not get much sleep at all last night and I was have a stomach ache. ICK! If I can somehow pull it together in the next hour I will still go but I am doubting that will happen but hey you never know.

I wish I could pull myself together. It would be a lot easier to get trained for this 5k if I felt good all the time. Then again it would not feel as satisfying if it was easy. My goal for the rest of the week is to run Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Tony and I are gonna go for a bike ride on Saturday. If that does not happen I will run on Saturday. These are more than my goals it is officially part of my schedule. So I am sure I will be back tomorrow to post on how the run went.

Week 5 Day 2

Well, I attempted to run this tonight. It consisted of running for eight minutes two times. I ran the first eight minutes with no problem. The second eight minutes were another story. I ran most of it but I was not able to. I will have to repeat this run again.

On a good note I ran farther than I ever ran before. I ran 2.5 miles in 30 minutes. So I am getting closer to being able to actually run a 5k. I just registered my next 5k tonight. So the date is set for September 12th. I am pretty excited and nervous at the same time.

Accomplishment!

I finally finished Week4Day3 of C25k. It was tough tonight. I really had to push myself but I am really proud that I was able to do it. I was pretty exhausted when I got back.

On to week 5. I am pretty nervous about it because the last day of it I am supposed to run for 20 minutes straight...eek. But if I cannot get it the first time I will just keep trying.

Saturday Exercise

We decided to stay around the house today and I was pretty excited. At around 2:00 Tony and I decided we would go on a bike(the humidity decided to go down:). It was a real nice ride and we were gone for about an hour and fifteen minutes. We got back and we were lazy for a bit and at 6:00 I decided to go for my C25k run. It was not a good idea after the bike ride.

The first part of the run went really good and I ran the first half completely. I could not finish Week4Day3. I will try again on Monday and I will not go on a bike ride before.

On a happy note when I weighed myself this morning I lost 2lbs:] So this running-working-out thing is actually starting to show some results!

The Humidity

I have not done as much running as I would have liked so far this week. It just has been way too hot. It is extremely hard to run if the temperature is over 75 degrees. Lately the temperature is around 85 degrees at the time I normally run. We all know a run will not happen then.

So I woke up early and went at 5:30am. Even at this time of the day it was very warm but I made it through. They are saying after this week it will cool down a little which will be better for my runs.
*Fingers Crossed*

Running Shoes!

I have been doing a lot of running but the scale has not moved much:{ But I have been feeling so much better about myself. I have more energy and I look smaller to myself in the mirror. I think those are better in themselves but I will be completely happy when I see the scale move.

I purchased new running shoes this morning! They are amazing! They made my run so much easier tonight. I did week4 Day 4 of C25k. I was able to actually run more of it than I could last week. I do not know if this is because of the shoes or if I believed in myself more because of how well I did in the 5k on Saturday.

It has been a while...

I did not realize it had been so long.
But I did have my 5k yesterday. I was a little worried because I was only on week 4 of C25k. I ran it and I finished not with the greatest time but it was my first one and the main thing is that I finished. I had a time of 42.30.

I learned a couple of things. 1. I need running shoes. During the run I got horrible shin pain and I think this would not have happened if I had running shoes. So I am going to get some tomorrow. 2. Listen to people's advice. Everyone told me not to start out fast but one I started it did not feel fast and I was keeping up with everyone. I ran the entire first mile and it took everyone out of me so I had to walk the rest of the way.

I will have another 5k on the 12th of September. I am excited about this one. My sister-in-law and brother are going to be doing the 10k at the same place. My sister and mom are also thinking about doing the 5k. It would be nice.

I had so much fun at the 5k and really excited to do the next one. I am hoping by that time to finish the C25k and do the 5k under 40 minutes.