As I sit here on the eve of my first 5K, I am overwhelmed at what lie ahead of me. This is a challenge that I have set forth on and I have only made it to running 2.2 miles....a 5K is one mile more than what I have been able to do to date.
If you have been following posts, you undoubtably know I have not put much into detailing out my trials...HOWEVER, I have let that slide and continued to train. So while something had to go, this time it was not my training, but my documentation of doing so. A pretty good comprise if I do say so myself.
So let me just take a small trip back to my "almost" derail. It was about a month ago and I tried on some jeans. They didnt fit. Not only did the jeans not fit, they fit me about two weeks before. Ok, now I know that I am gaining muscle (not to mention I am gaining it in the areas I dont need to, the ole' butt and thighs)...however, I had not been on the scales at all and this really made me mad. So I went on strike for a week. No, zip, zero, nada workouts.
I didnt plan very well, as the next week I was so busy at work that workouts were out of the question. Yes, your math is as correct as mine, that would be a two week break from working out in the middle of my training which up until this point was still walking and running.
Well, after my second week, I needed to get my butt in gear. Off to the gym I went. I said "self if I plan on running in one month for 3.2 miles, I better get my butt in gear". I will just run until I cant do it anymore and then take a break. If I put in five minutes max...I'd be happy. Well at ten minutes, I was pretty pleased with myself. The breathing was ok as I slowed down my pace, way down, but was jogging and I was great with that. Its not like I am trying to win here, I just want to complete it! That workout, I made it to 20 minutes. The next workout I was up to 22 and then 25.
WOW, I am really impressed myself! You Go Ally!
Then last weekend rolled around and I was off to a conference. Ok, I will have time to workout while there. Nope....not one day. Finally back on Wednesday, but worked until almost 11 p.m., so I put a quick workout in last night. My head was messing with me, as I only got in 10 minutes and walked for 2 minutes, 5 minutes and ran for 5 minutes...and so it continued for 2.7 miles.
And here I am.....I am looking forward to the challenge tomorrow and whether I jog the entire route or walk more than five minutes, I will be ok. I am going to go out and give it my best....turn the mind off and tune into some tunes on my Ipod and get into the zone.
My 5K is tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. EST. Wish me luck....
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Friday, June 11, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Acknowledging a Challenge
Yesterday as I was sweating profusely and pushing myself on the treadmill, I thought..."I am going to do this! This time, nothing will get in the way."
Last year when my goal was to run my first 5K, I was off to a great start...then life got in the way. My work schedule, volunteering and other life commitments were getting the best of me and something had to go: I let go of my goal to run my first 5K. Fast forward a year and I am right back to being off to a great start. I am worried, life again will get in the way as I am headed into a very busy "season" at work.
Determined not to waiver again this year, I thought, why not blog my journey. I used to journal a lot and found it to be refreshing and made me feel accomplished (even if I was documenting trials and tribulations). You see this is a big goal for me...I am NOT a runner. I have often tried to increase my cardio, but each time, I struggle with getting a rhythm in my breathing. I have this same issue when I mountain bike ride, do arobics, am on the elipitical, a stationary bike, jumping rope, you name it. If my heart rate increases, my breathing decreases!
On top of breathing, last year when I attempted this same feat, I ended up with severe shin splints. By the time I went out and bought new shoes, my schedule took over my life.
In an attempt to document my journey to this lofty goal, I look to find hope and inspiration in these words. This first goal of completing a 5K is my small step forward to my next goal, a "mini" triathalon...which also means I need to freshen up on my swimming.....LOL...ok focus on one goal at a time, Ally!
The date for my first 5K is June 12 at the Cereal City Classic....first thing I have to do, is enter.
Last year when my goal was to run my first 5K, I was off to a great start...then life got in the way. My work schedule, volunteering and other life commitments were getting the best of me and something had to go: I let go of my goal to run my first 5K. Fast forward a year and I am right back to being off to a great start. I am worried, life again will get in the way as I am headed into a very busy "season" at work.
Determined not to waiver again this year, I thought, why not blog my journey. I used to journal a lot and found it to be refreshing and made me feel accomplished (even if I was documenting trials and tribulations). You see this is a big goal for me...I am NOT a runner. I have often tried to increase my cardio, but each time, I struggle with getting a rhythm in my breathing. I have this same issue when I mountain bike ride, do arobics, am on the elipitical, a stationary bike, jumping rope, you name it. If my heart rate increases, my breathing decreases!
On top of breathing, last year when I attempted this same feat, I ended up with severe shin splints. By the time I went out and bought new shoes, my schedule took over my life.
In an attempt to document my journey to this lofty goal, I look to find hope and inspiration in these words. This first goal of completing a 5K is my small step forward to my next goal, a "mini" triathalon...which also means I need to freshen up on my swimming.....LOL...ok focus on one goal at a time, Ally!
The date for my first 5K is June 12 at the Cereal City Classic....first thing I have to do, is enter.
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