The Journey to a Better Me

Well, I've decided to give running at try.  I have NEVER, EVER, been a runner, but, after reading all of the posts on the 50+ board about C25K and how much they enjoy running, I've decided to try.  I started Couch to 5K on Sunday, March 12, 2006.  If you're interested in the program visit http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml 

I will keep track of my progress on this page.

WEEK 1

3/12/06 - W1D1

3/14/06 - W1D2

3/16/06 - W1D3

Week 1 COMPLETE!  Well, at the end of Week 1, I have to say, I'm actually enjoying this.  I do get a little tired around 18 minutes, but I keep pushing to the end.  I did my walks at 3.2 and runs at 4.5 on my treadmill.  We will see how Week 2 goes!

WEEK 2

3/19/06 - W2D1 - This was a lot easier than W1D1, so I can tell I'm building up.  And, my hip didn't hurt today like it did last week!!  I must have stretched it out after 27 years :)

3/21/06 - W2D2 - Today I stepped up my speeds to 3.3 walks and 4.7 runs, and I survived!

3/24/06 - W2D3 

Week 2 FINISHED!  I have noticed that it's getting a lot easier and I'm not quite as exhausted at the end.  And, I'm not constantly looking at the timer while I'm running, waiting for the walk interval.  Week 3, here I come!

WEEK 3

3/26/06 - W3D1 - Well, I walked at 3.4 and left the running at 4.7 and I have to say that today kicked my butt.  I wasn't sure I was going to make it through the 2nd 3 minute run, but I pushed and managed to finish.  Hopefully, D2 will be easier.

3/28/06 - W3D2 - Even with TOM today was a little easier than last time.  Put the walking at 3.5 today.

3/31/06 - W3D3 

Week 3 -  I DID IT!!  I finished Week 3 and survived.  I actually ran 4 minutes instead of 3 on the last run just to see if I could do a little more, since next week I have to do 5, so we'll see!

WEEK 4

4/2/06 - W4D1 - (Walking - 3.6, running - 5.0)  Well, I tried to do today by the distance instead of the time and it just didn't happen.  I only made it through the second 1/4 mile jog and walked for another 2 minutes and had to quit.  So, I will do W4D1 over and do it by the time instead of the distance in a day or so.  I'll report back in when I do this.  :(

4/4/06 - W4D1 (2nd time around) - (Walking - 3.6, running - 4.7)  Okay, so today I did it by the time and not the distance.  I still didn't make it all the way through, I made it all the way through to the last five minute run and only made it through 3.5 minutes of that and walked the other 1.5 minutes.  And I was only at about 1.6 or 1.7 miles when I finished, instead of the full 2 miles.  But, that's okay, I will move on to W4D2 next time and my plan is to continue with Week 4 until I am able to finish it by the time and then I will move on to Week 5.  It's all about pacing yourself, so that's what I'm going to do.