Welp… Got up and ran this morning, didn’t want to, but I did. I woke up grumpy this morning and after my run I felt a little better. I just felt like I had cement blocks on my feet and I haven’t been able to shake that all day. Ugh. Oh well. Tomorrow is another day and I will push through it.

I did go for my wedding dress fitting and it felt great. I feel like my hard work is paying off, it’s just not as obvious as I’d like it to be. So, I keep running…

“just keep swimming…” - dori

Well, this is week 2.  I got up and walked this morning and this is the point where I typically get really tired and start to quit.  I’m feeling very tired and EOG’s this week so… i’m just doing my best not to sleep in when my alarm goes off.  it’s just one of those days.  i don’t want to wake up at 6am and go running tomorrow.  i simply don’t want to.  but… i must go on…

All it takes is all you got.
—Marc Davis

well… I slept in this morning.  I was traveling a lot this weekend and got in kind of late.  So, I slept in and when I got back from work today it was raining so I ran on the treadmill, BUT I still ran. So, I’m doing okay. I feel good and like I’m improving.  This weekend when I was traveling and didn’t run on Saturday I could tell later in the day that I was getting tired and drowsy.  I take one day and I feel the difference.  

Well, anyways.  My students’ concert was this past Friday and they have EOG’s this week. After EOG’s the kids are basically done with school so it’ll be a challenge to keep them engaged, but It’s going to fly by so I’m excited.  I’ve just got to keep up this running program :) 

Tomorrow I go to get fitted for my wedding dress and I can’t wait to see it again! 

My feeling is that any day I am too busy to run is a day that I am too busy.
—John Bryant

hello!!

I’m sitting here on the couch this morning eating my grapefruit and feeling great!! i did my run this morning with the help of the 5k Runner App on my iPod.  I was a little tired this morning, but after the run I feel great! I don’t know what it is.  I keep expecting to just die like I normally do. But so far so good.  Something that really helped me today?… The song “Don’t Stop Me Now” - Queen is the BEST song for that last few minutes of a run.  It picks up and has a good steady running beat.  It was great!! Thank You Mr. Fahrenheit! 

Today will be a long day.  My middle schoolers have their chorus concert and then I’m hopping in a car and driving to Greensboro tonight so, we’ll see how long this energy lasts.  i will definitely keep you updated! :)

I got up ON TIME this morning and did the walking. Tuesdays and Thursdays are walking days so I walked for 30 minutes and stretched at the end to keep from getting tight. Sitting here eating breakfast before I get ready for work. Things are going well. I know it’s only been three days, haha, but it feels different this time. I feel a little more determined and I’m actually enjoying getting up early and blogging. I’m also journaling and I’m just able to keep up with things now. That’s all for today I suppose. I’ll update later if I need to. :)

“Running is a big question mark that’s there each and every day. It asks you, ‘Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?’”
- Peter Maher, Canadian marathon runner

Oops! Sorry about that. I work at a middle school and we are in testing season so this week has been busy. No worries though! I did go running yesterday. Actually, my best friend told me about this app that she has on her iPhone that she is following. It is called 5k Runner and it is GREAT! You can listen to your music and do whatever you normally do, except a voice comes over the music telling you when to run and when to slow down and walk. It is sooo helpful! I’m not constantly glancing at my watch trying to time myself. I can truly just run and not orry about it. I love it. If you are interested in running, even just beginning, get this app.

Okay, yesterday I was a little tired and sore, but I tried to keep moving and stretching and it eventually worked itself out. I was up on my feet a lot yesterday, like I said, testing… But im not slow and grumpy. I may be tired, but I’m not drowsy. Overall, I feel great. Now to tomorrow…

“Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.”
-Oprah Winfrey

well, it’s the end of the day and I still feel pretty good.  My feet are a little tired, but I feel awake and alert.  I have been so alert all day long during teaching, which doesn’t always happen.  Typically around 1-2 o clock I start getting drowsy and wanting to give up on the day. haha

Tomorrow morning is a running exercise. Running one minute, walking two,etc. I’m supposed to do that 10x in a row.  One of the reasons why I feel confident I can do this is because it’s so simple.  It seems conquerable, if that’s even a word.  I also did some small strength training things this afternoon when I got home from work for about 15 minutes.  It’s an 8-week program I have out of Women’s Health. It works on your core/back muscles.  So… we’ll see where all this leads, but for the most part, I feel great! 

“You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.” ~Rosalynn Carter 

Well, I woke up this morning a little later than I wanted to, but i still got up.  Today’s workout schedule said walk 30 minutes.  So, I put on my garmin and heart monitor and got started.  It went well.  

The weather was cool so it didnt’ get to warm/sweaty.  I feel good right now.  I’m sitting here eating an apple and drinking some gatorade. Runners World said to fuel up for the workout about 2 hours before you walk/run, BUT… I’m waking up at 6 in the morning to do this, so, I’m not waking up at 4 to eat :) As soon as I get back from each run or walk I’m going to eat and drink my breakfast then.  

This is the first time, so, I’m not really sure what to write at this moment, but I’ll probably write something later today. I’m feeling good this morning, but we’ll see what I feel like late today :) 

“Desire is the most important factor in the success of any athlete.” ~Willie Shoemaker

Well, here’s the first post.  I’ve decided to turn this blog into a running blog. I’m not quite sure where to begin except what I’m thinking…

I have always been an active person.  Sports all through high school, ran in college and then I got into my first year of teaching and was exhausted at the end of the day and never felt like doing anything.  I’ve gained some weight since high school, but thanks to a super supportive fiance and the positive body image my parents have instilled in me since I was a child, I still like the way that I look.  

I’m not overweight, I’m just a little unhealthy and out of cardio shape.  I’d like to lose a few pounds and get back into a couple of my jeans that are tighter than they used to be.  I’m starting this running plan that I found on runnersworld.com.  Basically, if I think I can’t do it one day, I’m making excuses and I need to get over that.  

Starting tomorrow morning at 6:30am, I will get up and go running in the morning using this plan I’ve found online.  Since it’s a monday-sunday thing and I’m starting on a Tuesday, I’ll be on the second day of the plan, but that’s okay.  I REFUSE to say that I’m waiting another week to begin because “I have to start on Monday.”  That’s not how it’s going to work.  I’ve read a few articles about running shoes and finding the right shoe for you, etc.  At this moment when I’m just beginning, the shoes that I have are going to be the right shoes for me.  Once I’ve been doing this for a little while and have some more money, I’ll go get some real running shoes.  

Every day at the end of the day or whenever I get a few moments, I will post on this blog about my run/walk for the day, how I feel, how long it was, etc.  Hopefully it will work.  I need any type of accountability and visual tracking for myself that I can possibly have.  I am also keeping a written running journal that I’ll keep with me and keep track of eating habits, sleep, etc.  

Leave any comments about things that will help me get over being unmotivated or dips and valleys in the training.  I could use all the help I can get.  

(Source: runnersworld.com)