I have always kept myself active. I compete in curling in the winter and play beach volleyball in the summer. This year I'm even coaching soccer for under 11 girls. This is a challenge for me because I don't normally do long distance running. I'm more about interval training....this will be interesting.
Week 1, Day 1
I can't believe I'm actually doing this...what was I thinking? Running 5 Km when I really don't enjoy running at all. These were my thoughts on day 1 of training. I dragged my butt out of bed and put on the app. I started with a 5 minute walk to warm up. While walking I realized it was a very pleasant morning outside. The sun was shining and it wasn't too hot or too cold. Just as I was starting to settle in on the wonderful walk...."start running for 1 minute" blared through the headphones. I started to jog and realized that it wasn't so bad. This pattern of walking and jogging continued for the remainder of the 30 minutes while I smiled at my neighbours walking their dogs and jogging themselves. Before I knew it, the 30 minutes was over and I was actually feeling really GOOD!
Maybe I can do this afterall....
Week 1, Day 2
After a full day of work, I was not motivated to go out for training. All I wanted to do was curl up on the couch with a book and veg out. However, I have challenged myself to completed a 5 Km run so I must not fall into my old patterns. As I pulled out the app, I thought to myself...How fitting that the app is called couch 25K. With that giggle, I set out for the second day of my training. As I went through the 30 minute training session, I found myself counting down the number of times I had to jog. In fact after the last jogging session, I decided to skip the walking and continue jogging until the notice to cool down! I felt pumped when I got home. Took at shower and headed out to spend time with a friend. I was in such a magnificent mood!!!
Week 1, Day 3
Due to my hectic schedule, I didn't get to training day 3 for a few days. I came home from work and decided that I was going to do this. The weather was really hot but the sun was setting so it was a little cooler. I messaged Carrie to let her know I was going for my run as we are holding each other accountable. I opened the door, stepped outside and thought...."OH MY GOD IT'S HOT!!" I sucked it up and started the warm up. As I was walking, I passed some joggers and people walking their dogs. Funny how I don't remember seeing these people when I did my run on Day 2. I've come to the realization that my neighbourhood is full of active people and I had no idea! As I was nodding and smiling at others out and about, I forgot about the heat and let myself enjoy the feeling of being out and letting go. I actually found myself getting frustrated when the app told me to walk because I just wanted to keep going. In the end I kept jogging after the last session of jogging like I did in Day 2. When I walked into my house, I was dripping with sweat and could feel my legs starting to cramp up. I drank water, stretched out and took a shower.
After my shower, I had a glass of chocolate milk and a banana. A personal trainer friend of mine told me that was one of the best things to eat/drink after a work out as the potassium is required for the muscles.
WHOOO HOOOO!!! I have completed week 1 of the training and I feel motivated by my accomplishment. Week 2....BRING IT BABY!!
