My first running shoes!!

Since we were going to be near the nearest running store, Sole Sports, where they would analyse my feet, I stopped in.  It was a neat experience. I got to walk on a treadmill...and I actually enjoyed it! I found out that I need motion control shoes, I have a fairly flat foot, and I hit the ground with my heel first. The guy that helped me, Flash (such a cool name!),  brought out about 5 pairs of shoes, we went through them and figured out which ones I liked the best. The two I liked the best were Brooks...the Ariel is the one I decided on. It was $20 off too, which was awesome! It cost about what I expected, thank goodness I was expecting as much as they cost...otherwise I would have fallen down.
I LOVE them! I am excited to use them. Stuart said after I got them...now, just because you have these, doesn't mean you can run tomorrow (my day off). HAHA funny Stuart!

It is pretty, and soo supportive and comfortable! 

There are a lot of things I would like to have, but a good sports bra is what's next on my list....and I have a plan..hehe

Better middle of the week

This week's middle of the week workout was MUCH better than last week. I felt great for the first half, but the second half I was for sure lacking. BUT it wasn't as bad as last week at all. I walked for an additional 15 minutes at the end. I LOVE reading and walking!! Hum....maybe I should get up EARLY tomorrow morning and just go walk and read for an hour....wow...can't believe those words were typed by me!

Looking forward to it?

Are you kidding me??? Yesterday, I kept thinking..."I can't wait to workout tomorrow...I wish I could workout today" Could it really be? Am I looking forward to working out? I never thought I would say that!!!
Well, off to get ready to work out!

Week two, redo week one

For some reason today didn't kick my butt, but it wasn't as easy as Friday. Odd. It felt really good to go work out again today. YAY!
We are going to redo week one times. My running buddy didn't join me until my 2nd workout, so I want to give her the chance to complete a week....plus I think I need another week of it too.
The weather was great today..besides it being windy. This past weekend it got fairly warm. I had a wonderful friend offer to let me use her treadmill this summer when it gets HOT...until then I am going to enjoy the wonderful weather!

Work out 3, getting better

This morning Whitney and I worked out bright and early...at least for me. I got to the park at 8, walked until we started running and then when we were done running, I walked until about 9am. It was a beautiful morning! It was sort of chilly, but as I got running, it wasn't bad at all. It was an easier workout than Wednesday and Monday. I can't believe I just said that! It feels good to do it early, get it out of the way, and get on with my day! YAY!
Oh, and bonus! Since it was so early, I didn't eat breakfast. I have heard working out before breakfast is good because it takes the energy it needs from fat instead of from the food you just ate.

Workout 2

I am quite surprised in myself that I wasn't dreading the workout today! I wasn't totally excited, but I knew that it was only 25ish minutes and that I could do it! It was fun today to have a friend to run/walk with. Thank you Whitney! I am sure the kids also enjoyed having someone else to play with.

Today's workout was a little harder. For starters, I have a little congestion, so that probably plays a role. I think the main reason it was harder is because of the workouts I have done this week. My legs were sore last night before bed, but felt fine this morning....until I worked out. After the workout, my legs were so weak. I am so glad I brought a book and was able to read for a while. It was actually amazing. Just worked out, beautiful weather, a wonderful book, and my kids having fun! What more could I ask for?

I am interested to see how Friday goes. Will I be sore? Will it be easier? Will I be any faster?

First resting day

Yesterday I wasn't sore at all. I thought, hey, I can do it again tomorrow. I am sooo thankful I didn't! I felt fine this morning....then I went to an activity at Church. I ended up helping put away 10ish tables underneath a stage. Boy did I get a workout! Add on top of that, I walked 1 1/2 miles (to school and back, and then to school again). That extra 1/2 mile I think is what did me in. I walked it as fast as I could. My legs were burning, my shins hurt. Oh, and poor little Rachel. She was amazing! She walked with me that 1/2 mile and did a great job!!
Tonight I am soooore. I hope my rest tonight will be truly restful.
Excited to go tomorrow and get it over with :) It's only 25 min.! It isn't that bad.