I've always thought about starting a bog, but it never took off. I've recaptured my love of running and decided to blog about. I figure it's a good way to track my training, plus it might be helpful for someone else. If I can do it, than maybe you can too.
I finally finished my first 5K! A goal I've had for years now, but between work and family I just never stuck with running long enough to feel like I could do it. I finished in 38 minutes. I knew I wasn't winning any medals, but I was surprised to see that my pace was quicker than my usual. I'm new to this whole thing so I don't know what to expect or even what the terminology means. I'm still not sure what strides are. :-)
Next step is to complete a 10K. I've signed up for a training program through RunKeeper and have had one workout already. I went out yesterday and had a pretty good run. I ran further then I've been able to before needing a break. While I felt great, I got a massive side cramp around mile 2. I could barely take a breath it was so bad. I'm not quite sure why it happened, but I was running for longer stretches of time, so it was probably just because my body wasn't use to it. I was so annoyed, I wasn't tired and I wanted to keep on running, but the pain was too much.
Today I went out for just a mile. I usually don't go out twice in a row, but there was a big movement to Run 4 Boston today. To show my support for the Boston Marathon Bombing I went out with my little guy for a small walk/jog. Hopefully that doesn't tire me out too much for tomorrow, my next scheduled run. In this new training program I will have to run back to back days on the weekend so I might as well get use to it.
Well I guess that's all for now. I'll check in tomorrow.
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