Back on the Wagon...

So it's been pointed out to me that I've kinda fallen off the blogging wagon lately... Possibly because I also fell off the running wagon... But in my defense, it's really hot here.  No.  Like really hot.

However, I have now started back running and have, as of this morning, completed 3 weeks of the 4 weeks to a Mile training program.  My ultimate goal is to be able to run 5k (although whether I run IN A 5k is another question...) by the end of the year.  Theoretically, I should be there by December 16 (graduation day!!)  So we'll see!  My hope is that it will be easier building up as it gets colder outside than it was as it was getting hotter.

I'm still not sure I'll post every time I run... it got a little monotonous after awhile... but I'll try to at least post after I finish each week.

Week 2, Day 3... take 2

Well today was attempt #2 at Week 2, Day 3... and it was better than the other day, but still not perfect.  A little over halfway through I got a text from my boss that I needed to answer, so that paused my workout and then when I started back I thought it was on the walking part and it was on running, so I ended up skipping on of the runs and... excuses, excuses, I know.  However, I did make 2 loops instead of 1, for a total of a little over 4 miles, and I did another couple of 1 min. runs at the end to make a total of 20 mins. or so of running.  I've decided (even though this may not be the best idea in the world) that I'm going to keep running every day instead of every other until I can actually do this thing.  I've basically got the next week off work except for taking care of their dog, so I'm really going to try to hit everything hard.

Also, I mentioned to my mom that we should do the FBC Clinton Hit the Bricks 5k on July 16... so that's 6 weeks from now (meaning I'll barely be done with this training program if I keep up with it... yikes!)  I have a feeling I'll be walking at least part of it, but I think it'll give me a good sense of accomplishment just to do it.  Also, my mom posted on facebook that we're doing it, so now there's no backing out... :/  Like I said, I'm really gonna try to hit it hard this week, both with exercise and diet, so I'm looking forward to good results.

Week 2, Day 3... ish

So it's been almost a week since I did Day 2... so we all know how this is gonna end... not fabulously.  It also didn't help that I had way too much On the Border for lunch and a piece of Sarah's leftover birthday cake... I got about halfway through the workout and was pretty sure I was gonna die, so I just walked the rest.  Will try again... I really need to get more consistent with this.  Weekends are hard.  Long workdays are hard.  I need to start making it more of a priority.  I'm never going to build up if I keep taking days off.

Week 2, Day 2- 3rd time's a charm

Did Day 2 again on Thursday.  I actually did pretty well... wasn't fast but I made it through.  Day 3 tomorrow... skipped Saturday though, so it might not be fabulous... will see how it goes!

Week 2, Day 2 again...

Ok so I took several days off... and that was bad.  I could definitely tell.  Once again, attempted Week 2 Day 2 of the 5k plan, and once again, took breaks and ultimately quit.  Ran a total of 10 of the 23 minutes I was supposed to.  Oops.  I've really slacked off in both diet and exercise the past couple weeks, so this next week I'm really going to try to be consistent in running every other day and doing some other form of exercise on the days in between.  I did the Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown last night and ran/walked (albeit poorly) this morning, so I'm off to a good start.

Week 2, Day 2 (sort of)

Today I started week 2, day 2, which consisted of 3 minutes running alternated with 1 minute walking and ending with a 2 minute run... But I really just wasn't feeling it today... could definitely tell I skipped 2 days instead of 1 and hadn't been drinking enough water.  Ran a little bit, but cheated and walked most of the time.  Oh well, still got a decent workout.  Will try this one again on Saturday.

Week 2, Day 1

Guess I forgot to write about Week 1, Day 3... whatever.  I did it.  Started week 2 today, which is the opposite of Week 1: 2 mins. running, 1 walking, for a total of 10 runs.  My walking was definitely a lot slower and my running was pretty slow, too, particularly the last few, but I tried to push myself and made it through them all, slowly but surely.