Pillow, please

Wow, I am tired! I completed Week One of the Couch to 5K and moved on to Week 2. Um, yes, Week Two Day 1 was nothing short of a swift kick in the rear. I felt it in my feet. I started to get that feeling of panic. Why did I sign up to walk/jog/crawl 13.1 miles. Pardon my language but really, WTF was I thinking??? I finally tried to visualize myself running up to Cinderella's Castle and seeing all my friends waiting for me. It worked. Well, that and I also visualized the Carolina Hurricanes team waiting for me. I basically stare at their team poster and that of retired #17 Rod Brind'Amour holding up the Stanley Cup in 2006. They have become my motivation. I think I might even have to incorporate a #17 somehow into my clothing that day.

I am proud to say that I did it. I wanted to give up but I didn't. I think half of this battle is mental. And I don't give up that easy.

Now I would like a shower and my pillow. Because I am beat!

Here I am

Ok, so here I am and it is now November. UGH. I refuse to let anymore time go, especially since my friend Sonia is rocking. And we are doing this together. I want to be able to hold my head high, ykwim?

I am currently charging up my MP3 so I can do the first week of the Couch to 5k program. Sonia said it helped her complete a 10k and was especially good in terms of pacing. I need all the help I can get! I love Suzedawg's music program, complete with hip hop, Britney Spears and 90's boy bands. It makes me smile just thinking about it.

I plan on updating this blog every couple of days now that February isn't that far away. Plane tickets are purchased, hotel is booked and all I need now is a cute outfit.

UGH aka Why Does This Happen?

I went on a walk with my friend A today. We were moving. Well, she was talking and walking and I was trying to keep her pace. I was a few steps behind for sure. We walked a smidge under 3 miles. It was great in the shade. We started to melt in the sun and called it a morning.

Walking outside on the pavement is definitely harder on the feet. I started to experience some pain on the right side of my right foot that I never experience indoors. Looks like I may need some inserts again. It is time. At first I thought my sock was sliding or my shoes were too tight. But I was wearing my beloved Balega socks. If you haven't tried them, you are missing out!

As I was on the greenway, I thought of my beloved bike in the garage. I haven't taken a ride since July (eek!) and I am dying to get back on. I usually ride the path and it is very different to bike it vs. walking. I think I prefer to bike it. But since I need to get my time down and my miles in, walking it is.

Catching Up

I have been a very busy girl. Finally catching up here.

Went to a Fit class yesterday with some friends. I am sore as hell today. Feeling good though. Also walked about a mile and a half. I really need to work on my time. I need to charge up the mp3 and listen to Suz. She made her own Couch to 5k podcasts and I love her music. You can check her out here - http://www.kissmyblackass.org/?page_id=86.

Ever get to the point that you are just done? I am done. I am done with where I am. I want to finish this race in February. I am a rock star. I can do this. LOL. Plus, I really want to be able to wear a cute outfit. I am drooling over the plaid running skirts over at http://www.runningskirts.com. I need one in purple.

Hurray! The Big Day is Finally Here!

I have decided that today, July 6, is the first day of my new life. I am 35 years old and I will be registering to run (more like speed walk/barely jog) in my first half marathon.