Couch to 5K: Check

We did it!! On October 1, 2011 I ran my first 5K! I am so proud of me and my friend! We ran 3/4 of it and we did it in 43 minutes! That's a 13 minute mile...which, in my book, is pretty good!

It was a beautiful run with nice, cool weather. And great company! If running a 5K is not on your bucket list, add it!

Couch to 5K: Update

Annnddd....I'm still working on it! I'm taking the Tortoise approach. Slow and steady. I've been going 2 or 3 times a week still, with my friend Jill. We have decided to sign up for a 5K that is on October 1st!! 

I  bought some actual running shoes today! The shoes I have been running in are at least FOUR years old...and were given to me by my generous roommate, because she didn't need them.

I went to Teton Running to get shoes fitted to me. They had me run on a treadmill while they video tapes my feet. They analyzed the way I run, brought out a selection of shoes that would support my feet, and I chose which ones were most comfortable. 

Went running in the shoes this evening...LOVED it! :)

I never thought I would say this...but I am super enjoying running! I crave it on the days I don't run!

Wow.

Project Run

And this folks, is why I am starting Project Run. It is all too true! I have always wanted to be a runner. I have never been a runner. I did soccer when I was in 10th grade. I LOVED it! I actually didn't hate life when I ran. Unfortunately, by the end of the year, I had shin splints. And ever since then, when I tried to run, I would get shin splints. So I started hating it. I also hate all the jiggling that happens when I run...but, I just need to set that aside.

I recently discovered an awesome running program! It's called Couch to 5k. I am currently on the "couch". I love this program! It is a great transition for somebody who is not a runner. I have been doing it for about a week and I have no sign of shin splints! I still don't enjoy all the jiggling going on while I run...but, the only way to get past that is to keep on running!

I'll keep you posted! Hopefully I will be 5k ready in just a couple months! Woot!