5k Update

See that girl up there? Well, it definitely was not me at the 5k on Saturday. Why, you might ask? Well, because I didn't get to run (or walk or anything) the 5k. I had a terrible stomach virus on Wednesday while Barry was out of town, and while I felt much better Thursday and Friday, I started to feel nauseous and bad again Friday night. When I woke up Saturday morning, I was still not feeling well. I am so sad! I was really looking forward to running the race and proving to myself that I could do it. I think I tried to do too much, too soon after my virus, and my body just couldn't take it. Luckily, I was able to rally enough to take Branner to Riverbend farm in the early afternoon. More about that later. I am definitely signing up for another race, and soon! I'll keep you posted...

Rolling Stonehaven 5k

Oh, look! It's Barry and Branner!

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Even though I have let my 5k training go by the wayside, Barry and I still signed up to do our neighborhood 5k next weekend. I'm excited and kind of nervous. I really, really feel like I can do it, though! But, I'm SO making Barry push Branner in the jogging stroller. I'll let you guys know how it goes!

C25k Week 6--Re-do!

Between traveling and getting everything ready for Branner to start preschool, I have been pretty busy the past few weeks, and had to take some time off from running. But, I'm BACK! I went back to Week 6 and started there late last week, and I will finish tomorrow. I am getting excited to find a race to participate in!!!

C25k Week 7

This week is the week that starts ONLY long runs. I did Day 1 in the mountains, and I made it--even at a higher elevation! I ran for 28 minutes straight, averaging a little over 8 minute miles. I want to kick a 5k's butt. Seriously. I was on the oldest treadmill known to man at the rec center, so I'll have to note my stats tomorrow. I'll post them then. Happy Weekend!

C25k Week 6

I started Week 6 today. It was another run/walk workout. Here's how it went:

Week 6, Day 1 Stats:
Distance...2.9 miles
Time...29 minutes
Calories...315

Breakdown:
Warmup, 5 mins...4.0 mph
Running, 5 mins...7.4 mph
Walking, 3 mins...4.0 mph
Running, 8 mins...7.4-7.6 mph
Walking, 3 mins...4.0 mph
Running, 5 mins...7.4 mph

C25k Week 5, Day 3

I did it. I DID IT! I didn't think I could, but I did! I ran for 20 minutes straight for my Week 5, Day 3 Couch to 5k workout. And, you know what? It really wasn't that hard. I think it may have actually been easier than all the start/stop of the walk/run combination workouts. I'll get back to you on that come Week 7, though. Of course I forgot my phone, so I couldn't snap a pic of the breakdown, but I think it was as follows:

Week 5, Day 3 Stats:

Distance...2.89 miles

Time...30 minutes

Calories...323

Breakdown:

Warmup, 5 mins...4.0 mph

Running, 20 mins...6.6-7.5 mph

Cool Down, 5 mins...3.5-4.0 mph

C25k Week 5

Week 5, Day 1 Stats:
Distance...2.8 miles
Time...30 minutes
Calories...297.5

Breakdown:
Warmup, 5 mins...4.0 mph
Running, 5 mins...7.1 mph
Walking, 3 mins...4.0 mph
Running, 5 mins...7.2 mph
Walking, 3 mins...4.0 mph
Running, 5 mins...7.2 mph
Cool Down, 4 mins...4.0 mph

You guys. Day 3 this week requires me to run for 20 minutes straight. I'm kind of freaking out! OK, I'm really freaking out! Week 5 is going to require more than one post, because Day 1 and Day 3 are so different! Seriously, please say a little prayer for my third run.

C25k Week 4

Week 4, Day 2 stats:

Distance...2.79 miles

Time...30 minutes

Calories...298

Breakdown:

Warmup, 5 mins...4.0 mph

Jogging, 3 mins...7.4 mph

Walking, 1.5 mins...4.0 mph

Jogging, 5 mins...7.1 mph

Walking, 2.5 mins...4.0 mph

Jogging, 3 mins...7.4 mph

Walking, 1.5 mins...4.0 mph

Jogging, 5 mins...7.2 mph

Cool Down, 3.5 mins, 3.5 mph

I will be doing 10 minute miles soon; it's a personal goal! Almost there!

C25k Week 3

I started Week 3 today! I made it through without any problems. Every week that I start a new workout that I breeze through, I am grateful I am training using this program. I am happy to ease into it and I really feel like it helps me stick with it. I plan on doing my second workout tomorrow and my third workout on Friday after Gymboree. I'm going to start looking for a race soon! EEEEKKK!

C25k Week 2

I started Week 2 on Saturday! I plan on doing my next two running workouts Wednesday and Friday evenings. So far, still going well. Anyone else want to try it with me or run a 5k together this fall???

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Remember my list of things to accomplish this summer? If so, you know one of my goals is to train for a 5k. I was waiting until I got back from vacay #1 to start, and I decided yesterday was the day! I am so excited to get back into running; a million years ago I ran track and loved it! I'll keep you posted on my progress. I'm not having any problems with the first week's workout, but we'll see what the future holds. Wish me luck!