Day 2

You are not seeing things: that is a Seahawks band.

Day 2 of the Couch to 5K was good.  I got out of the house a little earlier today and it was a lovely 68º and slightly overcast.  Perfect for running.

Worked a  bit on the logistics.  I used the waist pack instead of the arm band to hold my phone (and the car key-I actually locked the car this time). Much more comfortable. I managed to get some of the slower songs off my playlist. Next step is to find the running water bottle that is more comfortable to carry.


And that's it for today.  Two days of running.  Woo-hoo!

The Problem with Being a Sometimes Runner

Post Run Selfie

Well, the problem with being a Sometimes Runner is that sometimes you don't run.  And when you decide to start running again, you have to start over.  So that's what I did today: I started over.

Boy, isn't that fun.

A confluence of events precipitated my restart: 45 is looming, a friend passed away, and I had a chance encounter with an Ironman (IronWoman?).  

I am working on plans for a 5K in October and have downloaded the Couch to 5K app. Today? That app was awesome.  I loved how it used my music, coached throughout the run, and told me "Good Job" at the end.  I may opt for the Runicorn as my coach next time. No downside to the app today.

Looking back over this blog, I noticed that I was less likely to have a post-run migraine when I am not eating carbs and sugar. So, I have stopped.  Fingers crossed that this is part of the solution.


Random thoughts about today's run:

• When I run, I want to write.
• The Santa Fe Trail was awash with my personal nemesis: Grasshoppers.
• Starting out with "Back in Black" and ending with "Hell's Bells" worked just fine for me.
• Turns out Simon & Garfunkel's "Feelin' Groovy" is just fine for my slow ass.
• Sunscreen.
• I like being a runner.

One Week In

So, I am one week into my Fitness February and what have I learned?

Flossing is going great.  I have flossed my teeth every night. Yay, me.

The fitness is going pretty good, too.  I am getting to spin class three times I week. I went to one Body Pump class, but have to take a break because of my Tennis Elbow.  Yes, it does sound like a lame excuse, but I have the doctor's note to prove it.

The Fitbit has been a good investment.  If nothing else it has shown me how sedentary my life has become.  I have hit the goal of 10,000 steps on a couple of days.  One day was  17,000 steps.  The others, I haven't even been close.  So now, my intent is to hit that magic number every day. Starting tomorrow.

Food.  Food. Food.  Food is my downfall because I love it so much.  So Step One is to stop eating out.  Step Two is to really focus on what I am using to fuel my body.  Cut out the sugars, most carbs, and overly processed food.

I will check in again next with with 70,000 steps behind me.