learn to enjoy running

I love how easy the intervals still seem- more walking/recovery time than running keeps me from feeling intimidated. And while I’m in the later running intervals I still think about how I hate running, but when I’m in the last one, and afterward, I think, “That wasn’t so bad. I could do more.” So I guess that’s a good start!

I did NOT run the whole time, so I know I have a lot of work left to do, but now I’ll have a time to measure against! I did my normal C25K routine (last workout of week 1) and walked the rest, with a couple bursts of jogging so I could run over the finish line. My time was 52:20.
I feel a little surprised at how long it took considering I walk the same distance at a leisurely pace with Rochel every Saturday in 60 minutes. But that’s still better, and I was in front of probably 100 people. :)

Things I’ve done so far:
started running with Jessie on treadmill ~ 1x/week
on other days or when she can’t I run/exercise on my own
bought some cheap drawstring pants that I can wear during winter to run that actually stay up
bought a high impact sports bra- wow, that helps!
mapped out a running schedule that builds up to 5K by the end of the year (from c25k.com)

i got shin splints.

hm lacrosse fall ball is coming up soon and I’m pretty sure the captains are going to kick our asses into shape this year.
I’m a sophomore and I know whats coming and I can’t let the incoming freshmen come in and kick my ass bc that would just dissapoint everyone.
I feel like I have huge shoes to fill this year I mean HUGE. The girl I’m supposed to be replacing (that is if I get my ass into gear) was Division three defender of the year. No worries right?

If I can convince myself before I get to school that I am capable of running long distance well then maybe I won’t have to be so stressed out about that and can actually concentrate on becoming the best defender I can be. Lets hope that is enough motivation for me.

You’ll run when you are ready.

i hate running.

today its cold and rainy and the boys team have priority in the gym because they have a CAC game tomorrow. bitches won’t even win bc their record sucks ass.

while we have a winning record and could use the freakin gym but no. we have to go outside. in the rain and cold. and practice.

i ran yesterday and it sucked. i will run today and it will suck more. this goal SUCKS.

went running today on my own and it sucked.
big time.
i’ll consider this a “long-time” goal because its going to take me a looong time.