Rona - Week 1 Part Deux

Last week, I started the Couch 2 5K program and I did my runs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On the Monday, I was able to handle the 8 one-minute run intervals. On Wednesday, I was able to do all of the run intervals, but on interval 4, 5, and 6 I wanted to rip my leg off and beat myself with it. Friday was even worse, I had to walk run intervals 4 and 5 before I could resume running the last 3. I thought this was supposed to get easier. I also got slightly discouraged because I weighed myself before I started the running program and then I weighed myself on Sunday and I gained about 1.8 pounds. Then I tried on a pair of capri pants that are rather snug on me and they are feeling loser. Since muscle weighs more than fat, it appears I have lost "inches" but not pounds yet.

Since Week 1 was so tough, I decided to repeat it, which I started yesterday. I was able to run the 1st to 4th interval but I had to walk for the 5th. I made a deal with myself that I had to run the 6th but I could walk the 7th if I needed. Proudly I was able to run the last three intervals. For whatever reason, I usually can do the last two run intervals with minimal problem (I think it is because I am almost done)...

Today, it is a such a beautiful day here in Hali, a bit windy but pretty warm. I decided to go for a 3.67 km walk. It took me about 45 minutes but it was quite nice. I finally got to listen to a Lost podcast with Jorge Garcia answering questions about the finale that I have been trying to listen to for several days.

I am trying to plan my runs this week so it would be too much of an issue that I am going home for the weekend. I wanted to run on Tuesday and Thursday, but it looks like they are calling for rain on Tuesday. Not that it should deter me, and I may still do the run if it is not a down pour. Light rain I can handle. If it is too nasty tomorrow, I will run Wednesday and Saturday. Maybe one of you can come with on Saturday.

Today

I did my last Week 1 run today. I could've started week 2 earlier, but I didn't. I think I'm going to go somewhere else to run rather than only running my road. I got up early to run this morning, but I didn't sleep well and it was raining. So I went back to sleep and got up for work. I ran when I got home. I didn't want to, but I made myself do it! I'm off until Thursday so I will be starting Week 2!

K

K's info

So, I am the youngest of the 3 of us. I'm a teacher (when I get days) and I work in retail. I've been a runner for a few years now. I do interval running. Walk then run walk then run. I like that better. But, I'm going to train for a marathon. Not the Disney one like my sister. I will start with either the Fiddle Run and/or Run for the Cure.

I lost about 80 lbs in total. After I lost some weight, I started running and jogging. I love walking and running. I do Couch to 5k. And going to start week 2 this week.

So here we are to motivate each other and ourselves with this blog. I have to stick with the running otherwise everyone will be disappointed. And my sisters will beat their baby sister!! :D

-K-

RonaLee's Intro

I have tried to start learning to run a few times, but everytime I find an "excuse" to stop. A friend of mine recently ran a marathon and he mentioned several of the other places that you do a marathon. One being the best place in the world - DISNEY!!!

I love Disney and recently had my dream vacation at WDW. I am counting the moments until we go back. I googled the participation medals for the Disney Marathons and I am in LOVE... So it looks like I have my motivation. My ultimate goal is to run a Disney marathon in 2012. I am hoping to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon in 2011. However, I know I have to be realistic. I just can't go from being fairly inactive to running a marathon. My short terms goals are to run a 5K by September and a 10K by October.

So I am beginning the Couch to 5 K program. The last time I tried the program, part of the reason I gave up was I hated looking at my watch every few moments to see if it was time to alternate between walking and running. I have downloaded a great app on my iphone that lets me play my music in a playlist and will tell be when to switch between running and walking. It is so much easier.

So last week I started the program. It went OKAY... My legs were really sore and on the third day I was unable to run the 4th or 5th run intervals, but I was able to do the last three. Part of my problem was that I was running on hills, which I was not ready for. I think I will repeat Week 1 of the Couch to 5 K program.

Welcome to Our Blog

Welcome to our blog. We are three sisters who are wanting to take up running. Since we each have different lifestyles and responsibilities, we decided to start this blog to help keep each other motivated and updated on our progress.

I hope you enjoy your visit to our blog. Feel free to visit often.