A small victory, but I will take it.
My second wind came around by the time the Katies (my lovely and super encouraging roommates) came home. We decided to go for a run. The original plan was to start with the "Couch 2 Five K" app on my phone. In just over a couple of months, it turns a couch bum into a 5k runner! I (a self-proclaimed couch bum) left my arm band at my parents house over the weekend, so I had to run without my phone. I attempted to keep up with my roommate's pace. After four minutes or so, my lungs were on fire and my legs were feeling really weak.
I slowed down to a walk. I transitioned to a shuffle (the old person kind not the cool LMFAO kind), then to a pitiful run and, finally, a power walk. One of the Katies began literally running laps around me. She even had enough energy to shout encouraging words to me and do a little "Go Team!" dance every time she passed. I could not keep up with that kind of energy. Not even close.
The "run" lasted about 45 minutes. I couldn't feel my legs as I walked up the stairs to our apartment. I was (and am) so tired. But in a really pleasant way. Sore, but relaxed. I felt great, actually. It's amazing what a little exercise will do for you!
Tomorrow, I'm borrowing a friend's armband so I'll be able to start C25k tomorrow! Anyway. In the middle of my run, I was thinking my goal might be a little beyond me. But I've realized that if I ease my way into it and just do it, I will eventually get there. As they say, "a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step!" (Cliche, I know, but I couldn't resist). ;)
Your goal is a perfect one! The good thing about the Princess Half is that many people walk. They even give a training schedule that encourages you to do a walk/run combination! You will be able to do it! I am a biiig girl, and don't run at all. During week 1, I could hardly run for the 90 seconds that the c25k plan wanted me to run, and now I'm on my last day of week 4, and I can run 5 minutes without much of a problem! If you stick to the training schedule, and don't give up, you will be able to run that Half Marathon with no problem!
ReplyDeleteI was REALLY glad to hear this because I currently feel like I will never run, but I am hoping too!!! It's those baby steps right? Way to go Siri. You can do it!!!
DeleteI'm so glad to hear of another person that's doing this! And it's working! That's really encouraging. :) My roommates have used it and swear by it. So I'm hoping it'll be a success. I'm trying to figure something out to do once I've worked myself up to a 5k. Do you guys have any suggestions?
DeleteAnd can I just say that I'm so happy to have found you guys! We're in it together!
This goal IS reachable!! You've taken the first step and it will get easier the more you stick with it. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I think so, too! At the moment, it seems like a daunting task, but taking it bit by bit should help, I think. :)
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