Every Detail or Workout #11 for June

(I worked out yesterday but didn't blog it... prolly should have. I did Slim in 6 for the first time in years. Pretty killer. Good killer.)

I woke up to my alarm, which seems mighty cruel during Summer Break. I was thankful, however, that I had a moment before The Captain headed up to Seattle for work. I have not yet had to run with three children, and I'm not sure how delightful that would be.

Today was Week 5 Day 2 of Couch to 5K, or 5.2. There were two, eight minute runs, with a five minute walk in between. This is HUGE compared to what I was doing even five days ago. However, I was enthusiastic and curious of my capability after Monday's successful run.

Unfortunately I noticed everything. EVERY DETAIL. I noticed I forgot to put on a sports bra. I noticed my left shoe was tied looser than my right. I noticed that darn metal taste in my mouth and visualized my lung air sacs bursting like popping colorful little balloons. I noticed what leaves stuck to the tire of the jogging stroller. It was laaaame. So I tried to focus on nothing. I held my head forward and tried to let my mind wander.

Do you know what happened? I lost track of time. I made it up the incline that had tortured me thus far. I made it much further, and when the app told me to "Walk Now" I felt I could keep going, even though my breathing was labored, and my legs were starting to feel sore.

The five minute walk was pretty long, (but nice) but I secretly think it could have been shorter. By the time five minutes was up, I wanted to just keep walking. I didn't. I ran. But it was much harder. Much. I almost stopped once, reminded myself I didn't tell myself to stop. I stopped another for just a couple of seconds, and returned to running. I ran past the stop sign, and around the corner, and decided I was completely beat. I decided I would walk until the "One Minute Left" prompt occurred. Ten seconds later I received my prompt. Figures, eh? haha. Good for me though.

I ran that last minute with all of my might, and probably said "Uncle" about five times. Then I happily walked my cool down, and realized I was walking pretty fast. Even my cool down loop I make has increased in distance, along with my run.

Watching the length I run increase has been a great reward for me. It's amazing to see what area I can cover in a short time. I'm pleased.

I did the run about 99%, and Friday is going to be MORE. Do I think I can do it? Maybe? I'll let you know Friday how it went. 20 minutes of running with no breaks. Maybe I'll just try to convince myself I'm merely warming up.

What was my motivation today? Taking a little time for myself.

I'm really sore today, like day 1 sore, but it feels good to know I'm still changing...for the better.