Man my shins hurt...

Day 11- Run #4 (1 min. run, 2 min. walk, 20 min. total) It went well. Every time I started walking my shins were really hurting, but it stopped when I ran. I think I need new shoes. Did a 30 min session with David and then hit the hot tub. I've been running on the treadmill because I can go get in the pool right afterwards at the gym.

Day 12- Run #5 (1 min. run, 2 min. walk, 20 min. total) I cancelled my session with David but I still went for a run before work. I was feeling really good and I'm getting excited for my vacation. I may run four times this week if I can get some new shoes and keep the shin splints at bay. On a strange note...Dr. Phil was showing clips from a movie called The Bridge which is a documentary that filmed the Golden Gate bridge 24/7 for a year. Apparently lots and lots of people jump off that thing. After I was done running I walked for a minute to see some of the film clips. One clip was of a photographer saving a girl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5_VYiuK45M

Scroll to about 2min 50 sec.

I would never watch this movie, but that one clip was worth watching.

I sat in the hot tub again trying to heal my shins. Hopefully it'll help.

Third training run and a bunch of laziness...

Day 6- 3rd training run (30 sec. walk,1.5 min run, 20 minutes alternating). The run went well. I was on the treadmill again and the gym was deserted. I worked in the morning and had a few hours off so I got in the pool and hot tub after my run. I like being able to swim after running but I also like running outside. I think I'll try to do more of my runs outside when possible.

Day 7- Sunday day of rest. That's 2 days of rest this week which is more than I need. The training plan says 2 is ok, but I think I need to go everyday to at least walk or lift weights so it becomes a routine.

Day 8- I was lazy today and didn't go to the gym. I didn't work 'til 4, but I spent the time until then being a bum. I did catch up on Desperate Housewives reruns and think about going to the gym, but in the end I cancelled my appointment with David anyways because I didn't want to work out at 3 and try to get ready quickly at the gym and run to work. I planned on rescheduling earlier but I forgot.

Day 9- I was off all day and I scheduled my run for before my lunch plans with Sasha and I slept in really late instead. After lunch I had just enough time to get ready for a funeral and I thought "I'll run afterwards" even though I knew I would probably not be home in time for that.

Day 10- Another full day off without a run. My Mom said she would never plan to work out on a day off, but I know I need to get my routine down! So, I'll be doing run #4 tomorrow (Thursday), and runs #5 and #6 on Saturday and Sunday. I'm embarrassed that I didn't stick to the schedule, but I think as long as I do it that's what counts.

Second Training Run

Day 4- Worked out with my trainer David.

Day 5- Run #2 (30sec, 1.5 min, 20 minutes total).

So, on Day 4 I kinda wanted to run again but I thought I shouldn't push it and my left shin was kind of hurting. That night I started wishing that I had run because after the first run my mind was quiet all night and I felt so much less-stressed! I was able to go to sleep early without staying awake thinking about all the things I have to do and replaying events in my head.

On Day 5 I was excited to run, but not excited to meet with my trainer. I was feeling the previous day's workout (chest & shoulders) and not waiting to do biceps and triceps. But, after the session was over I was ready to run. I ran on the treadmill this time and the 20 minutes went by really quickly. The last three minutes were no bueno though because I finished my bottle of water too fast and was suddenly contemplating how embarrassing it would be if I puked on the treadmill. Don't worry, I didn't.

I have noticed that I'm really exhausted about midday. After working all morning and then running going back to work is rough. By the time I get off work at night I feel like it takes effort to move.

But, I'm starting to like the running and hoping it will continue to be enjoyable. The run time isn't hard for me, actually it breezes by and I spend so much time looking at my watch to see when I should alternate that before I know it I'm finished!

Today is Day 6 and I'm headed to the gym for run #3 and a some serious time in the hot tub.

Links for running...

Here's the training plan...

http://www.half-marathon-running.com/support-files/free-5k-training-plan-for-beginners.pdf

And the race...

http://www.vineyardrun.com/

And I'm running...

Lately I've talked to quite a few women who run and I've been encouraged to start training for a 5K. I'm not huge into running, but everyone I talk to has said "My extra weight all just melted off" and I like this melting idea and I want to have that melting. One lady went on about how she couldn't gain any weight and felt like she was way too thin and I was listening to her and thinking that this would be a problem I would be okay with having.

So, the ladies I talked to said that Run On has classes to help you work up to a 5K and I went online and checked them out. While I was looking I saw the schedule of runs and decided that the Grapevine Winery run would be perfect to train for because it's 10 weeks away. I decided to do this on my own instead of paying $100 for a class. I googled how to train for a 5k and ehow.com had a ton of training plans. I picked one that seemed do-able and now I'm on day three!

Here's the rundown so far...

Day one- 30 minutes of weight lifting and cardio with my trainer David (who I've been working out with for a while).

Day two- Day off (I was off work and decided this was a good day to sleep all day). I played kickball for about 20 minutes at night.

Day three- First training run. Run for 30 seconds, walk for 1min30seconds alternating for 20 minutes.

So, how was the first run?

It was great! It was nice and breezy outside so I didn't even realize how hot I was until I was finished. I ran from my house down through the park- about 1.5 miles. I have a new fancy armband thingy for my ipod and I realized afterwards that my thoughts just drifted and I didn't really think (or worry) about anything. I didn't make a to-do list in my head or worry about what I needed to get done. It was actually very relaxing.

I went to work an hour later and now I'm freakin' exhausted!

So, tomorrow is 30 minutes with my trainer and run the next day. I'll post my training plan and the link for the race in October.

I'm hoping that by posting about all this I will have more motivation to stick out the whole ten weeks. Let the melting begin!