W5D3

I did it!! I ran 25 minutes straight!! Week 5 day 3 is supposed to be a 20 minute run, but I just kept going and ran through my timed 5 minute cool down. I cannot believe I did it. I felt so good about myself. I was on cloud nine. I'm thinking I will be able to do the 5k I signed up for. 5 weeks ago I never thought this was possible. My breathing was great today, and although I am not the fastest runner yet, I did it and it feels awesome!



Total distance 2.81 miles
Best Mile 10'47" (walking 5 min and running of course :)
Calories burned 320- According to Nike +

W5D2

Today I ran at Chalco hills. It was a different trail and the change was nice. The girls played on the swings while I ran and Mike watched and then he rode his bike.
It was a wonderful afternoon, and an enjoyable run. Im a bit worried about Tuesdays run. Week 5 day 3 is the first run with no walk interval.


Total distance 2.56 miles
Best Mile 12'13" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 292- According to Nike +

W5D1

I missed my Tuesday run because we didn't really have time to fit it in. I can actually say I missed it, and mean it.
Back home in Nebraska, and still running through my cool downs. I am hooked on trying to do better each day.



Total distance 2.49 miles
Best Mile 12'37" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 284- According to Nike +

W4D3

Today I ran in Castle Rock, CO! I am visting my little sister, and never in my life did I think I would run on vacation. I LOVED it. I was worried the high altitude would throw me off or stop me, but it didn't.
I ran, and Kristin and my mom walked the East Plum Creek Trail.
http://www.crgov.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=14
I'm so jealous of Kristin who has several trail heads right in her backyard.
After our work out we walked up to a place called Pegasus and I had some fantastic Mexican eggs!

Total distance 2.43 miles
Best Mile 13'02" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 277- According to Nike +

W4D2

Well, I ran again during my cool down. Blame it on the Outkast, but momma wanted to keep running. I think I handled the wind much better today as well. Running has become something I look forward to. It is a great stress release, and a very effective way for me to clear my head. The lake is quickly becoming one of my favorite places on planet!

Next time I run it will be in Colorado. yieks!


Total distance 2.61 miles
Best Mile 12'11" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 298- According to Nike +

W4D1

I rocked it today. It felt awesome. Wind and rain (mist) had nothing on me.
I ran my entire cool down period, and it felt good.
I was up to 5 minute runs today, and added nearly 5 minutes to my last run, so that last one was 10 minutes long (well 12 seconds short).

It was a wonderful day at the lake! Thank goodness that Killers song came on, it just didn't seem right to walk to it.

At the end Lance Armstrong chimed in on my Nike plus because I had my best time yet. Pretty rad

Total distance 2.61 miles
Best Mile 12'09" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 298- According to Nike +

W3D3

Happy Easter!

Darby went to one of my Mom's best friends for an Easter brunch and egg hunt, so I seized the opportunity to get a run in while they were gone. Good thing I did too, as I think I ate my weight in potatoes and polish sausage to celebrate the holiday.
I had a wonderful work out today. I ran during my warm up and can feel myself getting stronger. My clothes are fitting differently as well.
My goal this week is to finally calibrate my Nike +. I read they are pretty accurate right out of the box, but why not make it the best it can be?

Bring it on week 4!

Total distance 2.29 mi
Best Mile 13'20" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 261- According to Nike +

W3D2

It was supposed to be a rest day for me today, but I have Good Friday off because it is a railroad holiday. Darby's school starts at 8:45 so after I dropped her off, and dropped Corgan at her school I headed to the lake.
As soon as I stepped out of my car and tinkered with my ipod it started to sprinkle. I thought about going back, I thought about getting my fleece jacket out of the back, and I am so glad I didn't end up doing either.
I ran in the rain, and it was wonderful. I was worried about running on my day off because everything I have read says stick to the program and include rest days so you do not injure yourself, but it felt awesome!

Total distance 2.06 mi
Best Mile 13'55" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 235- According to Nike +

W3D1

Son of a Windy! It was super windy today, and again I had a hard time catching my breath. I don't feel tired when I am running, but I feel like I am not breathing the best I can. I think I need to research breaking techinques. I am going to go out on a limb and run again tomorrow because I have the day off. I dont think it is supposed to be as windy, I want to see if it makes a difference.


Total distance 2.08 mi
Best Mile 13'43" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 237- According to Nike +

W2D3

I started off on the wrong foot today.. Well, at least with the wrong footwear. I forgot socks, so I had to run in nylon trouser socks. CUTE you say! I know I know.

It was a beautiful day, but mighty windy. I had a bit of trouble towards the end of the program catching my breath, and I think it may have been the wind. I felt almost like I couldn't get a deep breath because of it. I pushed on though, and felt amazing afterwards.

Not only did I forget socks, but I forgot water too. Doh!

Total distance 2.18 mi
Best Mile 13'29" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 249- According to Nike +

I also walked further after I had my cool down. Not far, another 0.46 miles and 7 minutes but it my Nike + said it was 52 more calories, so it wasn't a bad thing!

Onward and Upward. Thursday is week 3!

W2D2

I had technical diffculties again today! Geez, you would think I would be figuring stuff out by now! I forgot to hit the start on my nike + application before I started my C25K work out. So I dont knwo how many calories I burned or the distance I went. I set it on the walk bacl (cool down period) and it stated 1.45 miles and 165 calories burned.. So I figure I burned atleast 270-290 again on the C25K program. It stinks though because I dont know my pace or mileage. :( Boo

It was a really good day at the lake though. Mike came and he and the girls went for a walk while I did my program. I felt really good today, and It seemed like I went really far on my walk/run portion. I went to a different area in the lake today to start, which was really enjoyable, but offered a lot more hills. But those hills felt good.

It was a good day. I can't wait until I run the whole time.. I know,baby steps, baby steps..

My favorite part of the run that is still making me smile, is when I met up with Mike and the girls at the lake, we were quite a distance apart, but as soon as Darby saw me she ran to me and jumped in my arms. Im so lucky to have my girls.

W2D1

I managed to wipe out my running play list on my C25K and I will sum this up in one word. Sucktastic.
I was getting frustrated to have some music playing so I just grabbed 3 songs and added them, because I didn't want to miss more time with my girls.
The 3 songs I chose
All Apolgies- Nirvana (a live version)
Album of the Year- The Good Life
Alice Springs- Liz Phair

Now each of these songs are very good, and I heart them all but they are NOT running songs. I found my pace was slower, and I didn't feel like I could conquer the world. Music is essential to me running. I of course figured out how to re ad the play list as soon as I got into the car.

I was worried because I started week 2 today, but I think I did a ok!

Total distance 2.11 mi
Best Mile 13'27" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 276- According to Nike +

W1D3

Today was a perfect day for running. It was cloudy and a bit chilly (around 55) and it felt good. I ran right after work again today, and leaking ethanol cars have nothing on me when I am at that lake. I am really enjoying the stress reliever before I come home.
I ran a little bit in the cool down period today. I felt like I had a bit more in me. I am a bit sore today, but looking forward to Thursday.


Total distance 2.60 mi
Best Mile 12'59" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 296- According to Nike +

W1D2

Today was a wonderful day. I really enjoyed myself. I got some new running shoes, and they felt awesome! I also found a application for my itouch that lets me listen to my own music and still alerts me to the C25K transitions.
I feel determined, and I am enjoying myself.

I am looking forward to day 3, on Tuesday.

Total distance 2.26 mi
Best Mile 13'51" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 259- According to Nike +

Week 1 Day One

I started the couch to 5 k program yesterday 3/18/10.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
I used this podcast to help me along
http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/podcasts/podcasts.html

My first impressions were.. Wow it is beautiful at the Lake today, and WOW I am out of shape. I went directly from work and I tried to figure a good way to carry my keys, itouch, and my phone. I came up with wearing a vest.. I need to think of something better.

I felt good after I completed the day, and I am excited to go tomorrow morning bright and early before the girls start the day.

A few things I need to work on, my cute pink skull ear buds kept coming out of my ears, the shoes my ex bought me 10 + years ago are a half size too small (I need new ones) and I need to work on my breathing.

All and all a sucessful first day!