Week 2, Day 2

YEAH! What a great workout session! I ran every time (5 times) for 90 seconds! It was easier than I thought it would be. Don't get me wrong, it was not easy, but it wasn't as bad as I was thinking it would be! Yeah me! And 90 seconds doesn't seem like a long time, till you are running it! Today I went to the gym; I like running at the gym better than running outside. I know I need to get used to running outside though. Good day!

Week 2, Day 1

Yesterday was my Week 2, Day 1 run. And it seemed better getting all the "stuff" together. And I remembered my inhaler! So far, so good, right? WRONG! This time I was having "technical difficulties!" The "C25K" program was pausing & then when I got it working, the music wouldn't play! AGH! I have yet to have a perfect workout where everything goes right.
As for running, it was ok. This week I am suppose to walk 2 minutes, run 90 seconds. I was only able to run for 90 seconds on one of the sessions. The rest of the time I ran 60 or a little bit more. I was pleased with my overall workout though. I think I'll do better on my next run.

Week 1, Day 3

Today was a good day on the running! I went to the gym because it was crappy out. Running on the treadmill was much easier, and I didn't "cheat" once! Meaning I ran the full 60 seconds every time. Some of the time when I've been running, I start to walk a little earlier than I am suppose to. Plus it was nice to be by myself; no dog, no kid. I might continue my training on the treadmill... I am not looking forward to next week. Running 90 seconds. I can barely run 60 seconds now. Pathetic, I know...

Week 1, Day 2

Wednesday was day two of the C25K. Coco (the dog), Ian & I went out. It was a gorgeous day!! The only problem is it takes so much time & effort to get ready to go out!

Get the baby ready-stroller, blanket, car seat;

get the dog ready-leash, pokey collar;

get myself ready--which includes finding my clothes, heart monitor strap (which, by the way I forgot to get wet for it to work correctly), shoes, find earphones, find phone (for music & C25K program), and inhaler--which I forgot AGAIN!.

By the time I get out the door, I'm already exhausted & frustrated! As I said I forgot my inhaler again so I did have a little difficulty. It did seem easier to run the second day, but it was still hard. It felt good to get out and enjoy the sunshine. I would like to try running/walking on the treadmill to see if it's any "easier."
I was excited to find out two old Macy's friends, Carrie & Nicole, are also doing the C25K. It would be fun to all do a run at the end of our training!

1st Day...Ugh!

On Dec. 1st I had a baby; Ian. I was very fortunate to not gain weight from the pregnancy, but I still have the weight to lose that I had before the baby. In January, a high school friend, Michelle, put a challenge on her Facebook page, "Couch to 5K". That sounded simple enough. 5k=3.1 miles. No problem, right? So Dirk & I went to Road Runner Sports & got me fitted for new running shoes, a new jogging bra, and a Garmin watch/heart rate monitor. We spent a pretty penny, but now I am set to start this training!

Well, I just did my first run. And it was hard! As I was starting, I realized I should have brought my inhaler as my asthma kicked in. Half way thru the run I was really having a hard time breathing. Dirk, Ian & Coco were there to coach me on. I knew it would be hard, I just didn't realize it would be this hard!! But I did it! First day done! Now for a nap...just kidding!