Today was Day 1 of Week 7 and I’m so excited to let you know that I was able to run the 25 minutes!
My body is pretty tired and worn out. We did go into the hot tub for a bit when we got home to reward our abused bodies. lol
I’m really proud that all three of us were able to complete the 25 minutes – we’ve come a long way in 6 weeks!
I’m going to ice my shins for sure tonight and make sure I stretch a lot today and tomorrow. And I get to run it all over again on Wednesday & Friday!
This post brought to you by the letter F. For FRUSTRATED. Or other F words. I’ll let you use your imagination!
Today finished Week 6 of the Couch to 5k program. I was only able to make it to the 20 minute mark of running and got a horrible side cramp. I wanted to keep going and finish that last 5 minutes but it felt like I had totally hit a physical & emotional wall. I broke down a bit when I couldn’t finish. I know I shouldn’t be so hard on myself but I was so close – yet so far.
Monday starts 3 days of running for 25 minutes next week so I have more chances to redeem myself. Congrats to my BRFF (best running friend forever lol) for doing great today and completing the run! Chris also did a great job by running the 20 minutes with me after only doing a few days of the program!
I wore my Oscar the Grouch shirt while I ran – how appropriate!
Emo girl, out.
Week 6 Day 2 is now complete – and I am feeling it this morning!
Today’s workout consisted of two 10 minute jogs with a teeny tiny 3 minute break in between. The first ten minutes were really tough because I tried to jog slower which only made my calves HATE ME. I used part of the 3 minute break to stretch and had a much better (and faster) second 10 minute jog.
I wore my BodyBugg during today’s run and it says I burned 377 calories. I’ll take that! I’m excited to see how much I burn on our 25 minute run this week!
I can’t believe there are only 3 weeks left after the next run. Also, I realized I’ve run about 32 miles since I started which is pretty darn exciting.
I can’t believe that today marked the beginning of our 6th week on this program. Today I ran with my new Camelbak water pack for the first time and I think that, while it takes some getting used to, it will be a good thing to have with me on the longer runs now that Wednesday marks the last interval run.
I thought today would be a breeze because of Friday’s 20 minute run, but it was still very much a challenge. Wednesday’s run is two 10 minute intervals. And then one 25 minute run on Friday. It’s very important that I get a good night’s sleep on Thursday because I’m convinced it makes a HUGE difference.
With my visor, water pack, iPhone arm band, and nice running shoes – I actually feel like a runner! Whee!
Here’s a list of things I’d like to accomplish on my fitness/running journey!
As requested by Melissa, here is the current playlist I made for my runs. I tried to add the songs that I haven’t listen to in a long time – except for Eminem’s new song that I love! When I’m not using the playlist, I’m listening to the Cradlesong album by Rob Thomas.
Anything I should add? 
Week 5 Complete!
We headed to the local park trail, bright and early this morning, and after the 5 minute warm up, ran our hearts out! I’m so proud of us for getting through today’s run! It’s a big leap to go from running 8 minute intervals to running one 20 minute interval. It’s amazing how your body gets in a groove though and carries you through it.
Moving onto Week 6 on Monday. After completing today’s run, it makes me confident that I can finish this program!
I made a iTunes Playlist with songs I haven’t heard in a long time that I knew would pump me up – so I think that helped a lot too!
Another day – another run!
Today was day 2 of week 5 and consisted of jogging for 8 minutes, walking for 5 and then jogging for another 8. Good news is that I was shocked when the first 8 minutes was up! I had miscalculated with my guessing by about 2 minutes. The second 8 minutes was really hard for me and my ankles but I pushed through it.
I’m so nervous about Friday’s running because it’s the 20 minute jog without stopping but I have to keep reminding myself that tons of people follow this program and it’s the natural progression of things to run without stopping at some point.
The mental aspect of this challenge is just as hard, if not harder, than the physical aspect!
Week 5 of the Couch to 5K program has officially begun! I couldn’t sleep last night thinking about having to do three 5 minute intervals of running. I get so worked up over the runs and have to remind myself that I have to at least try.
And you know what? It wasn’t that bad. There, I said it.
I bought myself a Nike visor that really helped keep the sun off my face. Every little bit helps!
Day 2 of this week is on Wednesday and consists of running intervals of 5, 8, and 5 minutes. I’m nervous about the 8 – but I’ll cross that bridge when I get there!
I’m participating in a great program called Couch to 5k. It’s a 9 week program that helps us couch potatoes train to run a 5k.
I got myself a great workout buddy and started this program at the end of June. It’s been four weeks and I’m still finding the program extremely challenging – but not impossible.
Today’s workout was intervals of 3 minutes or running, a little bit of walking, and 5 minutes of running… and then repeated again. You don’t realize just how long 5 minutes is until you’re doing something like running. My body gets in a rhythm but my mind won’t shut up! I have to constantly push out the “this sucks!” “is it over yet?” “should I peak at how much time I have left?” thoughts and just get ‘er done.
I’m trying to remind myself that 4 weeks ago, I was struggling just to get through the 60 second intervals. Week 6 is 8 minute intervals. It’s amazing that you can train your body that quickly to adapt to running!
Monday starts week 5. Here goes nothing.
30. Libra. Girlfriend. Daughter. Sister. Two chihuahuas. Bay Area, CA. Hockey fan (GO SHARKS!). Coach lover. Work-at-home-girlfriend. Blogger. Runner.
