sticking to the schedule

G got into to town on Friday afternoon and I left work around 2. Went for a run when I got home and G came with me. It was tough... run 24 minutes and walk 6. I had to go slower for G sometimes because she doesn't run very often. Good for her for coming though. We ran around town a bit. I still need to go figure out the mileage.

Rest on Saturday (AWESOME GAME!)

Sunday was run 12 and walk 18. G came again. Really cold this time, my ears hurt. But we did it.

Proud of myself for sticking to the schedule even when I had friends visiting and almost lost motivation. Definitely picking up on the "mental" work out this schedule entails. M mentioned that in the beginning. That part of the schedule was just making yourself stick to it and hang in there until the time is up. That's what Sunday was all about for sure.

Today is run 26 and walk 4 -- gonna be rough. Hopefully J will come this time :)

Run 22 / Walk 8

Ran with J at the gym last night on the indoor track because it was so freaking cold outside. My student ID didn't scan, but the guy let me in anyway. Thank you!

Ran about 2.3 miles in 22 minutes and walked an additional 2/3 of a mile, so all together did about 3 miles last night. Definitely hurt. But the time really motivates me.

Planning to run Friday when my friend G visits. I told her I was doing it, because it's gonna be really easy to skip out on with her here. She said she might come with me. But I have to do it. I don't want to get off schedule in the first week.

it's freaking cold

Sooo ... the weather forecast for today:

5PM 40 degrees, feels like 34
6PM 37 degrees, feels like 32

AWESOME.

Maybe I'll be able to get into the campus gym. Because holy crap. Def need to go shopping for warmer running clothes.

Talked to Dad last night and found out I have access the gym at home, so I'm good to go when I go home for holidays. I'll have to run on a treadmill, but it's an option.

I hate being cold.

Day 1!

First day of the schedule and I actually did it. Ran 20 min and walked 10 min. J came and we ran around the DF. 2 laps = 1.5 miles. We did about 2 miles running and then walked a little more than that. Today felt good. It wasn't too cold, and having J there really helped me keep my pace up.

Noticing some weird physical things, like my right foot feeling numb on part of the pad and arch about five minutes in. Not sure what that is about. Wondering about my form and if that is problem...

Tomorrow is a rest day. Run again on Wednesday :)

weekend update

I ran on Saturday around 4:00PM. Borrowed J's watch to time myself. Set a goal of 20 minutes. Parked behind the DP and ran out towards the barn and back to SP. Picked up part of the cross country course which was clearly marked so I didn't get lost haha. Pretty good run. It was hard at first and I wanted to stop, but didn't. Slowed my pace waaaay down at times, but by about 15 minutes I felt really good and probably could have gone for longer, but I don't want to overdo it.

Dinner with M on Sunday and we talked about how my schedule starts today. I told him I'm worried about what to do if it rains or is really cold. He told me I'd have to put on my "big girl panties" and bundle up. Said he'd come run with me or ride his bike next to me and yell at me (haha). Um, no thanks. Offered to let me borrow his spandex (haha) or to go shopping with me to help me pick out the appropriate attire. Mentioned he thought the idea of J and I running a marathon was pretty cool. I'm pretty happy he's so supportive.

Still pretty concerned by the prospect of running 26.2 miles... I mean, really? That's a lot. But I guess the training is the whole point. No one could do it without the prep. Also am kind of excited by the idea of having such a big goal and working toward it. I'll be happy just to finish a marathon without dying.

Actual schedule starts tonight. Calendars are up on the fridge. Plan is to get dressed to run immediately when I get home. 5:30ish: running 20 minutes, walking 10 minutes. Not sure what route I'll take. I like running on trails and such, but really like being able to later drive a route and clock the mileage... Will need to figure that out. Especially since the next part of the training is in miles, not minutes.

I hope it's not too cold this evening...