May 17, 2008

Again no running today, but I had plans to help a friend move. I did however, get up and workout on my treadmill for 35 minutes. When I first started walking on the treadmill I walked at a pace of 2.5 mph, now I walk at a pace of 3.5 mph. I have improved my starting pace by 1 mph in just a few weeks.

I also have kicked my running speed up to 5 mph. Currently, I can maintain this pace for 3 minutes at a time. I am going to try to shoot for 4 minutes at a time. I will let you know how this goes on Sunday.

May 16,2008

No running today, I just did a little walking. More to stretch the muscles and keep them loose.

May 15, 2008

Today I was able to do 2.06 miles in 30 minutes. I am slowly, but surely getting better each time. I can't wait until I get to 2.5 miles in 30 minutes. I am loving my new shoes. I am really getting into this running thing. I even went out and bought myself a pair of running shorts and I new tank top. I must say I almost look like a runner, hopefully some day i will be able to consider myself a runner.

May 14, 2008

Well, I was so tired and exhausted from the run/walking that I have been doing this week that I literally passed out while speaking with my family. We were on a conference call and one moment I was talking with them and and the next moment it was morning. I guess my body needed a break.

May 13, 2008

Well, the running thing has been quite interesting. Yesterday (5-12-08) I was able to complete 2.03 miles in 30 minutes and today (5-13-08) I was able to complete 2.05 miles in the 30 minutes.

No matter how bad I want to quit, I keep on going. I keep hearing Jillian (from Biggest Loser) saying, keep going, take your hands off the bars on the treadmill, you can do it, and so on.

I am so driven to prove to myself and everyone else that I can do this. Wish me luck!!!

May 3, 2008

Well, I decided if I am really going to get serious that I needed to buy a pair of running shoes that were comfortable and fit me well. I went to a company called Runner's Roost and they actually watch how you walk and determine which shoe would be the best fit. They also let you test drive the shoes. I got to take them outside and actually run or walk in them to decide if I liked how they felt. I found a pair of shoes that I really liked and are very comfortable. The gentlemen informed me to take them home and if for any reason in the next couple of days I decide that I do not like them I can bring them back. I can even wear them outside and I can still bring them back if I do not like them. To check out my new shoes go tot he following link: http://www.asicsamerica.com/products/product.aspx?PRODUCT_ID=240008513&TITLE_CATEGORY_ID=250001549

You may have to copy paste the link or you can go to www.asics.com and the model number is GT-2130 I got the White/Midnight/Turquoise ones. I can't wait to go for my first run in them.

May 3, 2008

Well, I stated in my previous post that I was going to update today with my run from Friday, but unfortunately I was unable to run because my doctor's appointment went longer than expected and I did not have time prior to the wedding.

April 30, 2008

OK I had to do the run / walk combo again for 30 minutes and this time I made 5 full complete laps around this area that I am working it. It takes a little bit to get there, but we rode our bikes this time to get tot he area that I do my run / walk combo instead of walking there. It was so windy and hard to run into the wind. I wanted to give up, but my boyfriend would not let me. Thank God for him, he his my motivator. He will not let me quit even when I want to.

We have a bet going and it is in his favor, so it really surprises me that he is willing to push so hard, instead of being like you want to quit, sure quit...

I am excited for Friday to see if I can beat my 5 laps in the 30 minute run / walk combo. I will update you on Friday evening (maybe Saturday - We have a wedding that we are going to and I will need to get my run / walk combo in prior to that, but I am not sure if I will have time to post).

April 29, 2008

Today I was a little sore, but not as bad as I thought that I would be. Tonight I have to walk for 30 minutes.

April 28, 2008

This was the first day that I started training for the Marathon. It was an extremely hard first day, but I was impressed that I finished it. I made 4 1/4 laps in 30 minutes. I have to run one minute and then walk for two and I continue this pattern until I have completed 30 minutes.