Okay, so since my last post I haven't run at all! I still want to, but I have so little time. I have 2 out of 3 sick kids to take care of all day, and by the time they get to bed and actually stay asleep, it's well after midnight. I've also had an unwelcome visitor (grrr, aunt flo) that I haven't seen in a very long time. Back to back pregnancies are good for something!
Anyway, I have to go get back on track. Literally. Today my goal is to get back on the treadmill regardless of how late it is! I'll do it holding a baby if I have to. I can't start slacking now, only a week into my 9 month program!
Time: none
Distance: none
Weight: Lord only knows
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
And so it begins...
This is my very first blog post ever! I feel a bit like Doogie Howser, sitting here typing out my thoughts....
Anyway, the goal of all this is for me to keep track of my journey to running my first 1/2 marathon. In June 2009 I'll be participating in the Rock and Roll Seattle (1/2) Marathon. I am in such crap shape now though, it won't be an easy goal to attain. I had my third baby only 5 months ago and have not had a regular exercise routine in several years. Like, since before I had kids at all! I honestly don't know what prompted me to make the decision to run. My friends and family all think I'm crazy, but are also very supportive. Just two days after I mentioned it, my husband (Jake) went out and bought me a brand new treadmill! That solves my problem of figuring out how to keep running thru the winter. Winter in Seattle = not outdoor friendly!
So, week 1 of my training started this past Sunday. On Sunday I went 0.7 miles in 20 minutes. On Tuesday I went 1.0 miles in 23 minutes. Today I went 1.0 miles in 18 minutes, 45 seconds! Already I'm doing better! This gives me hope.
Anyway, I don't expect anyone other than me to read this blog, it is totally for my own benefit. I just needed a place to write down my thoughts and goals, and keep track of my times, etc. Maybe I should keep track of my weight too?
Time - 0:18:45
Distance - 1.002 miles
Weight - 173.2 lbs.
Anyway, the goal of all this is for me to keep track of my journey to running my first 1/2 marathon. In June 2009 I'll be participating in the Rock and Roll Seattle (1/2) Marathon. I am in such crap shape now though, it won't be an easy goal to attain. I had my third baby only 5 months ago and have not had a regular exercise routine in several years. Like, since before I had kids at all! I honestly don't know what prompted me to make the decision to run. My friends and family all think I'm crazy, but are also very supportive. Just two days after I mentioned it, my husband (Jake) went out and bought me a brand new treadmill! That solves my problem of figuring out how to keep running thru the winter. Winter in Seattle = not outdoor friendly!
So, week 1 of my training started this past Sunday. On Sunday I went 0.7 miles in 20 minutes. On Tuesday I went 1.0 miles in 23 minutes. Today I went 1.0 miles in 18 minutes, 45 seconds! Already I'm doing better! This gives me hope.
Anyway, I don't expect anyone other than me to read this blog, it is totally for my own benefit. I just needed a place to write down my thoughts and goals, and keep track of my times, etc. Maybe I should keep track of my weight too?
Time - 0:18:45
Distance - 1.002 miles
Weight - 173.2 lbs.
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