This morning's time was my best yet - 13:04. I noticed my time and kicked it into high gear at the end. Another reason I think I shaved that many seconds off my time - I was chasing my husband! Yep - he made good on his word and came along this morning. I am so jealous of his natural ability. This is only his second time running since I've known him, which, is almost 7 years at this point. He runs faster than me, naturally, he's all legs - so he had a pretty good lead on me first 1/4 mile in. Then as I slowed to walk my second lap - he continued to run. That's right - he ran a 1/2 mile before stopping to walk a lap, then sorta walked/ran the last lap...maybe it was just a slow run. I don't know, it was early, I didn't have my glasses and I could only kinda make out his shadowy figure as I panted and forged on with the help of my Pandora Quick Mix! Side note - is Taylor Swift's Dear John really about John Mayer?!
I'm pretty pleased with myself to have stuck with it thus far - this weeks observations/notes:
1) I do love my husband - it's much easier to get up and go in the AM with him by my side.
2) I am pretty sure I have found my abs!
3) I can keep time with the running app I have on my phone - but it only saves my times when it feels like it - I really need to get my nike for ipod reloaded on the nano.
4) They say it takes about 30 days for a habit to form, does that mean I'm half way there?!
5) I have more respect for my little sister every day.
6) Yay - 11 followers! (that I can see)
7) This week I've been more fatigued than last - Coach says that will change, she may just be saying that.
8) I have not bought a pack of cigarettes in over a week. I have had on average 2 cigarettes a day. It's a start! Now if I could only get my supplier to quit!
9) I took my sisters advice and did not weigh myself this week - mainly because I made lasagna this week for our lunches and quick dinners, and it was awesome, and I think it landed squarely on my thighs. Next Wednesday I WILL face that scale, and hopefully deliver some good news!
10) Next week is Thanksgiving - and don't think because we are traveling I will be "off". Nope - Coach is already working on flat courses in Williamsburg for us to try and the Plantation has a state of the art gym. No post-dinner turkey day guilt for me this year!
Message from the Coach:
I read the blog. I would steer clear of two miles at this point. I want you to get to the point where you can run a mile without stopping before increasing your distance. Not good to do so before you are ready, you could injure yourself. I think when you are feeling up to it you should try to run two laps back to back and then walk one and finish with a running lap. This is only run number 5 so as you so wisely told me with my life, "it's a marathon, not a sprint...slow down" Much love and stay on track pun intended. Remember on your off days to get some walking in (take your puff balls) this will keep you moving and building endurance. One thing that you could add and this is only if you are ready and if Shawn is on board...add a Saturday workout of two miles on the track walking and running. This would be considered your overload day which is necessary to continue to build on endurance. So that would mean you are working out 4 days not 3. Up to you at this point. There will be a time when 4 days is not an option :-)
Hmmm, I wonder how long we have until that 4 days is not an option. Ugghhh.
That's all for this week, have a great weekend everyone!!
I think what will happen is that you will feel as if something major is missing if you skip more than the days you're supposed to skip. You're so fortunate to have a coach who will guide you through this safely!!
ReplyDeleteThere are many positive comments in here, I think you may start to enjoy this :-) Can't wait to see you on Sunday and talk about everything. Much love!
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