Couch to 5k

Last week Michael and I decided we would start Couch to 5k. I am ashamed to admit that I am 28 years old and have never been able to run a full mile. I have always hated running! So unless someone was forcing me to run (which even then I would find my way out of it) I have never had the urge to run just because I wanted to. Sure, I know that running is great for you and it shows because all of my friends who run are in tip-top shape. I guess I have never really wanted to be in tip-top shape bad enough to run. Sad huh? I have always been an eliptical girl and for whatever reason it is 100 times easier for me than running is.

Even more than for the reason of getting in shape, I really want to push myself to do something that I don't necessarily want to do. I want to be prove to myself that if everyone else can do it then so can I. I want Avery to see his Mommy living a healthy lifestyle. I want Michael and I to have a hobby that we can do together. And of course if I lose about 30-40 lbs in the mix of all of this then I would be even more proud of myself.

I downloaded the Couch to 5k app on my iPhone and hit the ground running last Tuesday. It was the coldest day we had seen in a while. During our run the temp was 36 degrees. Everyone who I told that I was going to start running that day told me it was too cold and I had better bundle up. Sure, I could've used that as an excuse but I am soooo damn tired of MY excuses. I can come up with a million excuses at any given time.

Since we run after Avery's bedtime, we take turns running. Michael goes first while I am getting Avery ready for bed and then its my turn. This first week has been pretty easy for Michael. As for me...not so much.

Week 1 Day 1: It was COLD! I had a hard time breathing while running. I had to make a conscious effort to breathe in and breathe out. The entire time I kept thinking that there was no way I would make it through. At about mid-way I felt like I was going to poo, throw up or possibly both. I had to walk my last "run" interval because I got one of those strains in the arch of my foot. I felt good afterwards and proud that I did finish.

Week 1 Day 2: I thought it would be alot easier but it seemed to be even harder than the first day. My dang foot kept getting that strain in my arch feeling so I didnt run the last two "run" intervals. Also, it was way too dark and I felt like I couldnt see where I was running so I was constantly slowing down to see what I was about to run over. No sick feeling but I did walk through the door crying.

Week 1 Day 3: Michael finally pumped up the tires on my new jogging stroller so Avery and I headed out for an early morning run. The jogging stroller slowed me down alot and I will have to figure out a way to keep Avery from talking to me the entire time. Other than that, I felt good after my run. Avery was motivating me the entire time just by being there with me. Even though I wanted to stop I wasnt going to let Avery see his Mama stop.

There you have it peeps, my newest journey and hopefully a reason blog a little more often.