Day 1-6 Week 6

OK this is 5K week. Monday-Wednesday no running- I was packing and readying the house for the trip. We left Wednesday night and traveled to Omaha. I spent the entire 6 hours eating the chocolate from Toms work desk-so much for following the Word of Wisdom. We drove till 11:30. The next morning-thursday we got up and drove again. On thursday afternoon Seth was acting up so, for his consequence, we told him to get out of the car. Then Seth and I ran 1.5 miles- about 15 minutes. I was proud of him. And he was perfect for the rest of the trip. We got to Utah at 12:30-middle of the night. On Friday we woke up early- and went to the wedding at 11:00. Then we ate delicous food and wedding cake. I spent the whole day in heals. At about 9 pm, we got back home and I ate a huge peice of wedding cake- maybe two ;) Then I had a hamburger. I stayed up until 1 in the morning. I got up at 6 this morning to get ready for the race. Needless to say, I did not do the ultimate prepping for a 5K.
We got to the 5K registered and waited. At 9 we started running. Allison ran with me and I a good time running with her. She was happy and bubbly- typical Al! She is so fun. She told me all about how she met Curtis and dated and kissed etc. It was fun. SarahLynn- We are running a 10K when I come up again. Come join us!! We had a good run. We for sure weren't first, but we definitly weren't last.
So Fun! And I accomplished my first goal. I feel happy with what I accomplished.
Starting Monday here is my new training schedule
7-Week 10k Training Schedule

Week 1:

Monday - Run 25 minutes, Tuesday - Run 2 miles, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Run 30 minutes, Friday - Off, Saturday - Run 3 miles, Sunday - Off

Week 2:

Monday - Run 30 minutes, Tuesday - Run 2 miles, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Run 35 minutes, Friday - Off, Saturday - Run 45 minutes, Sunday - Off

Week 3:

Monday - Run 40 minutes, Tuesday - Run 3 miles, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Run 40 minutes, Friday - Off, Saturday - Run 4 miles, Sunday - Off

Week 4:

Monday - Run 30 minutes, Tuesday - Run 2 miles, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Run 35 minutes, Friday - Off, Saturday - Run 60 minutes, Sunday - Off

Week 5:

Monday - Run 3 miles, Tuesday - Run 50 minutes, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Run 35 minutes, Friday - Off, Saturday - Run 70 minutes, Sunday - Off

Week 6:

Monday - Run 20 minutes, Tuesday - Run 3 miles, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Run 20 minutes, Friday - Off, Saturday - Run 75 minutes, Sunday - Off

Week 7:

Monday - Run 20 minutes, Tuesday - Run 2 miles, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Light 20 minute jog, Friday - Off, Saturday - Race Day, Sunday - Off

Day 6 Week 5

Today I went on my long run. 45 minutes. It felt good! I can totally do a 5K. Which by the way is next Saturday. Here is the kicker, when most people snack to keep them awake on a 21 hour trip I will be following the word of wisdom, so that I don't gain 10 lbs on the trip. I feel motivated.

Day 4 Week 5

Ran 30 minutes tonight. I just realized that I am not winded when I run, and I don't break a sweat at 2.3 miles. You may be thinking-well no wonder 2.3 miles in 30 minutes. But, I am proud that I can run more than 2 miles after 4 kids and 40 extra pounds. Want a visual. Remember Robin William in his Mrs. Doubtfire body, when I run, I feel like I have unzipped the Mrs. Doubtfire body, and I am just a runner like anyone else. When I am not running I put the body back on.

OK I have to go feed the baby, just wanted to check in

Day 3 Week 5

Today I ran 2 miles. Note to self- Always take prenatal vitamins. It makes all the difference to me. I notice a huge burst in perserverance when I take them. If I don't, I just feel like I have nothing left to give. I also stretched before I left. I got up at 5:30 AM so I could make sure to get my run in today. It felt really good to get so much done before the rest of the family was awake. I think I will continue to get up that early.

Day 2 Week 5

Should have run 2 miles today, however I didn't have enough day light while Tom was home, so I will do it tommorow.

Day 1 Week 5

Today I was supposed to do a 25 minute run. However, I spent another whole day at work...I painted Seths room and redecorated. When I got all done with his room, I was suprised to see that it was already 6 pm. We picked Tom up at about 6:30, and then I went running when we got home. My whole body was just exhausted. I ran until everything hurt, and I just couldn't run any more, then I walked the rest of the way home. I ended up being gone for about 40 minutes.
On a side note, on the way home I saw an elderly lady taking her garbage out to the road, so I ran and took it out for her. She introduced herself, and asked where I lived. I told her and she said oh your the mormons, right? Funny! yeah were the mormons.

Week 4 Day 7

To day is Easter, and a day of rest, however I was really tempted to do my long run today, because I missed it yesterday. I rested.