49.69 Miles in 2010

I felt like a total rock star after working out today. First, I totally didn't have time to go, but I did it anyway. Second, I had a headache, but I did it anyway. Third, I didn't have to wait for a treadmill at all. Fourth, I did good, y'all.

I went ahead and jumped ahead to c25k Week 2 today since Week 1 seemed pretty easy on Tuesday. After finishing the intervals, I just ran to see how long I could (then pushed to the next round number 'cause that's how I'm wired), and I made it 4 minutes! I know that doesn't sound long, but I am super-proud of myself. =)

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Week2, Day2

Done! I had to take the boys to daycare for Bryan this morning, so I ended up running at lunch time. It's 90 degrees here today - made me wish I had run this morning!

My shins are pretty sore and tender to the touch. I'm hoping this will just work itself out? I think I'm going to poke around on the internet and see if anyone has any ideas for me.

Week2, Day1, Take2

Decided to bump back up to Week 2 today, and it was hard. It's embarrassing how difficult it is to run for 90 seconds. For real. BUT, I'm sticking with it, and I'm encouraged by how quickly I seem to recover. It was much warmer today. I'm not looking forward to 100+ degrees coming up soon!

So far so good on the shoes preventing shin splints! Thanks for the great suggestion, LauraC!

On Saturday, I didn't run, but I did the 5-mile Walk for Babies while pushing my baby in a non-jogging stroller. I figure that counted for something. =)

Still out of Commission

Now I can feel a knot where JTC stepped on my leg. I guess it was swollen before that I didn't feel it?

Will I be back to square one WHEN I start again? I guess that's better than square zero!

Behind Already?

I'm frustrated today because this is the second run I'm missed. I have a lot of excuses today, but the only one I can't squash is the pain in my leg. I'm pretty sure it's just a shin splint, but the dull pain has been consistent since the other night when JTC stepped on it. Pushing on where it hurts feels like touching a deep bruise.

I'll hopefully be back on track for Wednesday morning. I'll try the Week2 workout again.

Incentives

As LauraC pointed out in the comments, some of the running "hurdles" are easier to overcome if you have the right equipment. For example, if we had a treadmill, it wouldn't matter if I had to stay home with the boys or the weather was bad.

However, I have a long history of being L-A-Z-Y. I don't want to be that girl who buys all the stuff for working out, then never does it. I want to earn the stuff.

So I've created a small incentive plan for myself. Each time I finish a week on the c25k program, I get to buy something. In honor of completing Week1, I have mentally awarded myself a new pair of athletic shorts.

In future weeks, I might like to have a pedometer or one of those arm bands to hold my ipod. As I get thinner (and stop nursing), I'll need new sports bras.

And if, at the end of the day, I can make this a habit, perhaps I'll get a membership to the brand new 24-hour Fitness Sport that is supposedly going to be built next to our new Target. Which is on the way to daycare. And has childcare available. And air conditioning.

Now, that's an incentive I can run for.

Ouch

Last night, I was sitting cross-legged on the floor, and JTC stepped on the inside of my right lower leg. Something... twisted. Ouch. Is it too late for ice?

I had hoped to do my Week2, Day2 run this morning after taking the boys to daycare, but it was a rough morning. Besides that part of my leg still hurting, I was both pooped and peed on. It was already 9:00 and time to work by the time I got the boys to school.

Bryan is out of town, so I'm not sure how I'm going to get my run done tomorrow morning. I may have to sub in a Gazelle workout again. I want to do something to keep my momentum.

Skipping is a slippery slope!

Week2, Day1

I did my Week 2, Day 1 run over lunch today, and it was not fun. I'd imagine the Day 1 runs are not going to be much fun as I go through this process! I do feel proud of myself for getting it done, though.

Week 2 looks like this:
5 minute walk
6 intervals of:
90 second run
2 minute recovery walk
5 minute walk

I've switched to using the Robert Ullrey podcasts. I was really distracted by the low production value of the indie Christian tracks. =b