Here’s another update on my 5K training…

Wow, what a difference a day makes. Yesterday was very much not a good run for me. I ran for 8 minutes, walked for 2, ran for 5 more then walked my way home. I think running for 13 minutes total was the most I’ve done so far, but not by much. The setback was only being about to run for 8 minutes before taking a “walk break.” I had previously run for 9.5 minutes without stopping. With the way I overthink and easily turn into a pessimist, I was seriously doubting I could be ready for the 5K.

Today was totally different story, though! I ran for a whopping (for me) 12 minutes, walked for two minutes, then ran for another 11! Holy cow! I didn’t think I had it in me. That’s gotta be close to two miles, so I’m about two-thirds of the way there, which is where I wanted to be by weeks end.

In case you’re wondering - yes, I do want to run the whole 5K without stopping. I’ve had that mindset from the start, which definitely has helped with the training. If I had thought about walking through some of the race, I’d be getting really lazy right now.

This whole “training for a 5K” thing has turned out to be a really great thing for me. Not only am I running for a worthwhile cause (the Reds’ Community Fund), not only will I be able to cross something off my life to-do list, but I’m also getting the exercise I need, I’m feeling really good about myself and I’ve reconnected with a friend that I haven’t had much contact with for several months. A win-win situation for me all around!

Tomorrow, I’m taking a “break” from running and doing a 15-20 mile bike ride. I’ll pick up running on Thurs and Fri before taking another “break” on Saturday for Ultimate Frisbee.

Whew!

I’m gonna go die now…after I treat myself to some ice cream!