week 5 & amazed

I am a runner!

After successfully completing week 5, I feel like I can officially say I am a runner. It’s such a great feeling, like I can do anything. I am addicted.

Day one was good, a little struggle towards the end, but I was able to complete it. The entire week I was worried about day three…honestly, the last two weeks I have been dreading the day.

Day two I was supposed to run on Tuesday, but I had a fever and could barely get out of bed. Feeling like I was doing something bad, I ran Wednesday still feeling a little sick. That sick feeling didn’t come back as I ran the 8 minutes. It was harder than what I thought it would be. The first 8 were nice, felt good, and could have kept going. The second 8 min run was looooong! I thought it would never end.

Day three, I tried to mentally prepare myself for this run. The morning was beautiful, not too hot like the last few days, and breeze that cooled my body temp. I felt great, just me and the road (and music). The first ten minutes were the best. I started to struggle the last ten. I pushed through the physical pain, and began to push myself mentally. I finished with a smile, and confidence for the entire day. What a great day it was for a run.

Thinking back to week one day one, it amazes me how my body has changed. I could barely run 60 seconds and now to be able to go for 20 minutes. I am just pleased with myself.

End of week 4

Another week defeated! Alright, i must admit that it was tougher then what I expected...but it's over.
Day one was good, my first five minute run was the best. I had the energy to keep going, but i stuck to the program. Barely finished the last 5 minute run, but i pushed myself. I only iced my legs two times between day one and two. I regretted this.
Day two..PAIN. Ok, it didn't start hurting until the five minute runs, but OUCH. Tolerated the pain until it was finally over. I iced a lot between day two and three =)
Day three, finished good. Ankle pain, not too bad. Ally is still on week two, she decided to keep doing that, i think she will be moving on to week 3 soon.
I have decided to move on to week 5!!! Omg, 20 min run on day 3. I'm scared.
I can't believe i have stuck to the program, i just wanna go run a mile! lol, joking.

Week 3 In the Bag!

Today i finished my third week of the C25k program. Wow...what a week! Day one was a typical 'beginning of week' kind of day. It was more mental than anything else, in my opinion. As i finished the first (of two) 3 minute run, i raised my arms up in the air in a Rocky kind of way. Ha ha, i think the lady walking behind me thought i was nuts.
Day two was blah...I couldn't believe i got out of bed! Anyway, i thought it would be a bit easier then day one, but it was a bit of a struggle. I felt like i was just dragging my feet, but still finished the entire workout. There was a lady at the park that calls me over, she starts telling me all about her sauna suit. She even gave me the box for it, i thanked her and continued working out. I couldn't workout in that thing, it's crazy!! I would probably dehydrate so fast, fall over from a hear stroke, or melt into the asphalt!
Day three, no energy. I was thinking about staying in, but decided that it would help me with gaining energy, and getting over whatever i have (cold, maybe?). To be honest, i just wanted to finish the week, and to feel that proud feeling. And i do!!! I felt like crap and i still went... yay me!