Run Day.
It was FREEZING out this morning. but today i pulled myself out of my warm bed and got into gear. I wore a green capri/sweat pant and a black hooded shirt to keep the cold out.
I tell you It sucked! I was cold and wheezing, i challenged myself to a good sprint at the end of it for aqn extra 45 seconds on top of my Program. At that time i thought i might die. but as i sit and enjoy my morning coffee and oatmeal(which never tasted so good) i feel energized and well.
Hurrah! Day 3 is over!
I might Run tomorrow even if it is a rest day due to tonight being Pasta night. I know every diet says Pasta= Bad but baby, its cheap and oh so tasty.
Week 1 Day 2
Today Is a rest day. Its vital for you to have rest days due to the new found exercises you are doing to your body. So today is my usual. Wake up, struggle to get footing for day pack lunch (spinach salad and rasp. dressing), did my school stuff and now am going to volunteer at a dog grooming place and head home at around 7pm. ANYWAYS! Message for you C25K beginners (like me) out there is to rest up! Tonight as i get ready for bed i will look at myself and say "Tomorrow I am going to run".
As for some discouragement...Simply stated, my program calls for at the 3ed week we celebrate 3...minutes of straight running that is. I had a hard time running the minute straight on week one! But that’s one day ago!!! I hope that by week 3 I can look back at this and say *pah! One minute! Watch me conquer 3 minutes with perfect hair!*
As for some discouragement...Simply stated, my program calls for at the 3ed week we celebrate 3...minutes of straight running that is. I had a hard time running the minute straight on week one! But that’s one day ago!!! I hope that by week 3 I can look back at this and say *pah! One minute! Watch me conquer 3 minutes with perfect hair!*
Week 1 Day 1
Mornin'!
I was supposed to do my 1st run on Sunday but the weather flushed me out. I woke at 6 am this morning despite my laziness and crawled out of bed 45 mins later. It was cold in our home which is completely normal. I pulled my my iPod and stretched to the sound of joy division, turn on my iPod and ran to a podcast of couch to 5k (there are a few good ones you really should look into it) The basis of the run this morning is to get you started. So its 5 mins of brisk walk fallowed by 60 sec run-90 sec brisk walk-1 min run-90 sec brisk walk-60 sec of run-90 brisk walk. Until 30 mins is achieved.
key is when i say run i mean the jog motif. Basically its a tad bit faster then your brisk walk so you don't over tire yourself. run so it is comfortable.
I am so glad i didn't end up too bad, i wheezed my way through today and all i can think of is hopefully its better tomorrow.
Be proud Day 1 is over!
I was supposed to do my 1st run on Sunday but the weather flushed me out. I woke at 6 am this morning despite my laziness and crawled out of bed 45 mins later. It was cold in our home which is completely normal. I pulled my my iPod and stretched to the sound of joy division, turn on my iPod and ran to a podcast of couch to 5k (there are a few good ones you really should look into it) The basis of the run this morning is to get you started. So its 5 mins of brisk walk fallowed by 60 sec run-90 sec brisk walk-1 min run-90 sec brisk walk-60 sec of run-90 brisk walk. Until 30 mins is achieved.
key is when i say run i mean the jog motif. Basically its a tad bit faster then your brisk walk so you don't over tire yourself. run so it is comfortable.
I am so glad i didn't end up too bad, i wheezed my way through today and all i can think of is hopefully its better tomorrow.
Be proud Day 1 is over!
Training Log
This is exciting as my start day is Tomorrow ( a Sunday )! For those of you who just started reading this is the beginning of the Couch to 5k training, then we are moving to 5k to 10k. I have challenged myself t complete it in one year so March of Next year this challenge will be completed. I Hope to use as much detail as possible so maybe some of you ladies will will to try what i have some time. I would LOVE too post pictures of my "drastic" changes but I have heard horror stories about girls pictures being stolen and used for diet pill/weight loss miracle Ads.
I am going to take my time now to speak about Training Logs as i will be using my blog to do so, you can simply use a notebook, word processor, your own blogs or calendars. Whatever works for you and is simple enough to not be a chore.
Q:Why Training Logs?
A:So you can track your injury's, your time of running and your meals you had before and post your run. Thus making it simpler for you to realize what works for you. It Keeps you on Schedule and motivated!
Q:What Do I Put Into The Log?
A:Where did you run? What time did you run? What did you eat? Any discomfort? Injury? Where Did you go?
Remember to K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple...Sweetie. (something I will have a load of trouble doing!)
I am going to take my time now to speak about Training Logs as i will be using my blog to do so, you can simply use a notebook, word processor, your own blogs or calendars. Whatever works for you and is simple enough to not be a chore.
Q:Why Training Logs?
A:So you can track your injury's, your time of running and your meals you had before and post your run. Thus making it simpler for you to realize what works for you. It Keeps you on Schedule and motivated!
Q:What Do I Put Into The Log?
A:Where did you run? What time did you run? What did you eat? Any discomfort? Injury? Where Did you go?
Remember to K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple...Sweetie. (something I will have a load of trouble doing!)
The Couch to 5 k Plan
So you(and I) actually know what i am doing(Getting myself into). (i got this from coolrunning.com) This is Weeks 1-3! When I Get to it I hear week 3 is the ground point. Where most people give up....You...Me...we are not going to give up.
Podcasts:
podcasts for running in Mp3
Robert Ullreys Podcast for runners (most popular)
Suz's C25k
Podrunner first day to 5 k
Chubby Jones
I am sure there are Tonnes More
podcasts for running in Mp3
Robert Ullreys Podcast for runners (most popular)
Lestyn Lloyd's Adaptation of C25k (you add your own music to it)
Suz's C25k
Podrunner first day to 5 k
Chubby Jones
I am sure there are Tonnes More
Limber Up Baby! A Challenge!
Its a challenge!
Something small and workable.
For 5-10 Minutes Each ad Every Night. Do Stretches. They Help you relax and Sleep better. NOT to mention will be valuable for the Stretching we will endure from our Lazy Girl - 5k running!
So Every Night Before Bed Stretch!
I Challenge You! Ive Been Doing This For Weeks Now And I Feel GREAT!
Something small and workable.
For 5-10 Minutes Each ad Every Night. Do Stretches. They Help you relax and Sleep better. NOT to mention will be valuable for the Stretching we will endure from our Lazy Girl - 5k running!
So Every Night Before Bed Stretch!
I Challenge You! Ive Been Doing This For Weeks Now And I Feel GREAT!
A Runners Must Have List
Lucky For Us Gals, Running is simple. It Involves little equipment to become a runner or jogger. The most important tool is of course: You. The Bonuses of us becoming runners is our new found energy, better sleep and it can even boost the libido(Meee-owwww).
-A Small Mp3 Player or Music Device with your fave tunes. If you don't have a running program on it, create a playlist approx 30 mins. long. Just so you know when your exercise is done!
-Runners. No Not those trendy kicks, or the ever so hip skater shoes. A pair of Athletic Shoes (Don\t worry they are cute too!) Comfort is the ultimate when you run so make sure the shoes fit nicely and have good arch support. Training tip I Have collected is When you shop for your shoes is important (who knew?) Apparently your feet expand after lunch! So if we want to run in mornings you shop for them in the morning and if you run in evenings buy them after lunch! Expanding feet...interesting. Nobody likes blisters!
-Water Bottle. Something easy to carry and re-usable! Save your money and the environment and invest in a water filtration system.
-Good Socks. Some socks are specially for athletes. they work like those shirts and absorb moisture so it is away from the skin.I was told that its not really worth it unless your pro and lets face it. I am not.
-Running Wear. Usually Department Stores have a sporty section with work out wear. The basics is a comfortable tee,a tank with higher cut, a zipper hooded shirt that is light, runners tights,shorts and/or athletic Capri(I have a trendy pair i got for $3.00/Serious).
-Sports Bra.
- Positive Thoughts and Ambition. At the Start Its Gonna be bumpy for Us, so lets just be optimistic!)
-A Small Mp3 Player or Music Device with your fave tunes. If you don't have a running program on it, create a playlist approx 30 mins. long. Just so you know when your exercise is done!
-Runners. No Not those trendy kicks, or the ever so hip skater shoes. A pair of Athletic Shoes (Don\t worry they are cute too!) Comfort is the ultimate when you run so make sure the shoes fit nicely and have good arch support. Training tip I Have collected is When you shop for your shoes is important (who knew?) Apparently your feet expand after lunch! So if we want to run in mornings you shop for them in the morning and if you run in evenings buy them after lunch! Expanding feet...interesting. Nobody likes blisters!
-Water Bottle. Something easy to carry and re-usable! Save your money and the environment and invest in a water filtration system.
-Good Socks. Some socks are specially for athletes. they work like those shirts and absorb moisture so it is away from the skin.I was told that its not really worth it unless your pro and lets face it. I am not.
-Running Wear. Usually Department Stores have a sporty section with work out wear. The basics is a comfortable tee,a tank with higher cut, a zipper hooded shirt that is light, runners tights,shorts and/or athletic Capri(I have a trendy pair i got for $3.00/Serious).
-Sports Bra.
- Positive Thoughts and Ambition. At the Start Its Gonna be bumpy for Us, so lets just be optimistic!)
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