I should be studying right now...

Jan 16, 2017

First Day of Couch to 5k. I'm using the RunDouble app.

I only managed 7 out of the 8 running intervals but I think I did good. My running speed was 5.2 mph which I think is good but to slow for my stride. I have long legs and I kept having to shorten my steps on the treadmill and running into the front bar. It felt awkward. But I’m afraid to go too fast and fall off the back.

Anyway, I think I will keep repeating the first week until it gets easy before I move on to week 2. I don’t care how long it takes to get to the end as long as I do get to the end.

Starting next week, when the semester starts, I will be starting to do Kettlebell classes on the same days as I do C25k . I know that seems like a lot but I plan to do them 2.5 hours apart (between classes). I really want and need to get stronger as well as build my cardiovascular stamina.

As for the cigarettes, I don’t really have any cravings when I’m at home, I’ve never smoked inside my home, but I’m used to smoking whenever I walk the dog, or to the coffee shop, or walking anywhere really. I just had a really strong craving while walking to the coffee shop and was tempted to walk to the gas station which is only one block farther but I resisted.

School is going to be hard because I’m used to smoking between classes (they haven’t banned it on my campus yet) and when I need a break from studying. I’ve decided I will take walks when I need a break even if it means I have to pack everything up then unpack again when I'm at the coffee shop.

I’ll probably post again tonight but signing off for now.

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