Couch to 5K

Jul 03, 2012

Ok.  So I've already completed two 5K's.  The first was the big one.  I finished in 56:23.  The second one I finished in 53:18.  3 minutes faster.  Lol   One of my besties and I have decided we both really want to build up our endurance and stamina and learn to run better and farther which should in turn help us get faster because we will be running more than walking.  We both downloaded the Couch to 5K app on our phones and have completed the first week plus 1 run this week.  It's hard.  My bestie has lost over 130 lbs and is a tiny thing now so while it's hard for her because she hasn't done this before she's not crawling down the street at the end of the workout like I fantasize about.  I can't wait to get more of this weight off so that in itself will make this training a little easier.  I've lost 40 pounds and that's awesome.  I can feel the difference and losing another 40 would help a whole lot more :)

This week we are running for 90 seconds and walking for 2 minutes.  Repeating that for 20 minutes with a 5 minute warm up and cool down.  Doesn't sound very difficult until you try it.  Especially in 90 degree 1 million percent humidity.  The kind where just stepping outside causes you to start sweating.  But I've done it and will continue to do it because I will become a runner.  I really like competing with myself and doing 5K's.  I love the energy and the adrenaline of the crowd and other runners.  It's something that you don't have to go to the gym to do.  I have a workout buddy that has the same goals I do and that is a big help in motivation.  

There is another 5K coming up on July 28 a couple of miles away.  My youngest daughter and I are planning to do this as well as one of my co-workers.  I'm excited.  By then I should be able to knock a few more minutes off of my time and setting a new Personal Best.  I'll let you know how it works out :)
 

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