Well, here we go. One week until it’s go-time with the Bucktown 5k. I worked out both days of this weekend, of different varieties with very different results. Continue reading “The Final Countdown: One Week Until My 1st 5K”
Tag: 5k
MILEstone
As I continue to increase the distance/time running with this Couch to 5k program, this moment was bound to happen. I ran a mile without stopping today! That is something that I’ve literally never done in my entire life!
Even as I was increasing the workouts, just being able to say “I ran a mile” just seemed so far-fetched. But, after 32 years, I can no longer say that, and I couldn’t be happier!
Back at it! Restarting the 5k training
After yesterday’s big emotional post, it was time for me to stand behind my words and take this training seriously. I am going to do this 5k, I’ll figure out a way to do it. Continue reading “Back at it! Restarting the 5k training”
Beginning My First 5K Training
Ever since I signed up for the Bucktown 5k back in March, I made a game plan: continue to work out and focus on building as much strength/cardio as possible (and hopefully drop a ton more weight). Then, at some point in time I would have to get out of the gym and start running outside. With the race coming up in just under 3 months, that time is quickly approaching.
Then I messed up…. Continue reading “Beginning My First 5K Training”
Rest & Refocus
Thankfully, I don’t think this post won’t precede another “wagon bursting into flames” picture, but it got very close.
I feel like I’m in somewhat a holding pattern right now as far as motivation goes. Toward the beginning of this month, I decided that I was going to take a week off from working out. Aside from the nagging plantar fasciitis, I started to get more and more little tweaks. None too serious, it wouldn’t make me sit any days, but it would make me ease up during the work out.
