Dilemma

Today is the day I was supposed to run for 25 minutes. I had to stop at the 20 minute mark after walking for the last 10 minutes. Why? Because the bottom of my left foot was hurting because a blister was forming. I had the same problem yesterday only it was my right foot that was getting a blister. I thought it was the shoes so today I wore different running shoes. Nope. The shoes weren't the issue. I think the issues is that I wasn't wearing any socks. I prefer not wearing socks with my running shoes because socks make my feet feel hot and heavy. But I can't continue to get blisters either.

I need to find a good sock that ventilates and doesn't make my feet feel "stuffy". Any suggestions?

Getting there

The title of this post explains it all. I am slowly getting back into the saddle. I honestly don't know if I'm going to be ready for the 5 miler by September 19th. I'm so scared! And I want to be able to run, not walk, in this race. It is a must!! I'm on week 6 of the podrunner training. I am not happy with it. I like the actually training but I hate the music. The music is making the running seem longer and impossible. Today I looked at the training intervals to see how it was broken out and used my own music. I hope the podrunner music gets better. The next training interval is to run 25 minutes. I don't know if I'm ready for it but I'm going to do it.

I'm hitting the gym tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes.

Oy!

I have been out of the training loop for 2 weeks and boy did I feel it today! I didn't think that two weeks off would set me back so far but it did. Today was my first day back on the treadmill and the first 5 minutes were torture! My chest was tight, breathing was heavy. I thought I was going to pass out. My legs and shins were fine. It was the breathing part that was giving me problems. I think the breathing issue has to do with my current addiction to 5 hour energy. I really need to stop drinking those things. I'm at the point where I drink one everyday and that can't be good for me. And I did have a sip of one before heading to the gym. I know - not smart.

My plan to get back on track is to run everyday the rest of this week. It's the only way I figure I can get my breathing back up. And I plan on not drinking any 5 hour energy drinks. I promise.

The 5 miler is a little over a month away. Right now I don't see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm giving myself til the end of August to determine if I'm going to walk the race or run it. If I can get to a solid 4 miles then I will improvise on the last mile.

I'm staying focused on my goal. I am determined to run the entire 5 miles by September 19th.

Keeping my eye on the prize.

Feeling Good

Today, the treadmill was my bitch. I had a great workout and like Tony the Tiger, I feel g-r-r-r-eat!! I'm on week 5, workout 2 of the Podrunner 5k training. This workout consisted of a 5 minute warm-up, 8 minutes running, 5 minutes walking, 8 min running and 1:45 minute cool down. I pounded the treadmill hard. I was focused like I've never been focused before. I did take a 30 second break during the 8 minute run but that was mainly due to being thirsty not because I was tired. I guess I should hydrate a little before I start training. My concern is that I might drink too much and end up getting a stitch in my side. That would not be fun.

I am proud of myself today. Next training workout is running 20 minutes straight - no breaks. It's daunting and I'm a little nervous but I am determined to do it.

Woo-hoo! I'm still on that runner's high.