I have officially finished the Couch to 5K app. Technically this means I should be able to run 3 miles in 30 minutes. In reality, I am running about a 16 minute mile. Last night, I ran 37 minutes straight without walking. I did stop at a traffic light for about 30 seconds and almost got run over by a biker because I was looking down at the sidewalk instead of looking where I was going.
I am so excited that I actually stuck it out and finished the app. I think this could be the first time I have made an exercise related goal and stuck with it. Like I have said in the past, I have issues with consistency. It probably took me longer than 8 weeks to finish the whole thing but the important thing is that I finished! I found it hard to believe in the first few weeks that I would eventually be able to run 30 minutes at a time when I could barely run more than 2 or 3 minutes at a time without feeling like I was going to bust a lung. I guess it really goes to show that this training app does work.
Tomorrow I am flying to Boston to meet up with Beth and Ellie. I absolutely do not think I could have accomplished this goal without them. You guys rock!!
The 5K is Sunday morning. My goal is to run the whole thing. Realistically, I am aiming to run at least 2.5 miles of it and will be really excited if I do run the whole thing. I am going to start out at my pace and not allow the excitement of the racers around me cause me to tire out too soon. I'll update after the race with some fun pictures of our costumes.
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