couch to 5K

I went from 1 hour to 48 minutes. I hope to go in less time next time! =)

I started moving from just 30 minutes per workout to aiming for 5k each time, even if it’s just a combination of walking and running. Yesterday, I just did a walk aiming for 5k, on an incline of 2.5, just to see what 5k feels like. I did it in an hour, so here’s hoping my run in 2010 will be less than an hour. That’s my goal anyway. It feels great doing some goal setting! 5k in 2010, here I come!

Didn’t do so well on the last 3:00

replaced my shoes! i’m back doing 3:00 straight and taking 90s brisk walks in between for 30 minutes! loved the feeling after!b

I signed my daughter up for Girls on the Run again. We completed a 5K in May, but this fall we both hope to run more than walk. She asked me if I will be able to keep up with her, and I told her I’m working on it! =)

Able to run 3:00 straight now. must do another run soon. I need to replace my worn out shoes though.

I’m still on cycles of 2:20, but got so tired by 23:00, that I just walked from 23:00 to 25:00. Monday is another day!

I’ve increased the cycles to 2:20. I’m feeling better and not running out of steam as easily as before. I feel I’m needing less water as the run goes on as well. My concern is my form, and I’m needing some help in this area.

I’ll stay at 2:20 for 2 more runs, then move up to 2:30.

I was out of breath running 3:00 straight so I went back to 2:00 and I’m planning to work my way up in increments of :10. Today was day 1 of the gradual build-up to 30:00.

Do you ever notice that you run better when you don’t mind the time or distance, but just focus on what’s ahead?