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.