Chasing some dreams

After a talk with my uncle last night I realized that I am FULLY capable of running that half in October. I decided to start training. I want to finish C25k first though. I've never actually finished this program.

Today, I was out on my run and totally forgot to turn around at the half way mark. That left me about a mile from home. CRAP! I was debating having someone pick me up but decided to I could do it. Riding in a car isn't going to get me to run a half is it? NO! I ended up doing a little over 3 miles. It's the farthest since I started running again. I shaved 1 minute off my time putting me at 15 minute mile instead of a 16. It's not where I want to be but it's a work in progress.

C25k w2d1- COMPLETE! 

I'm running a 5k in May so I need to get my butt in gear!

I'm pretty sore from the weights yesterday - mostly upper body though. Tomorrow I lift again :)

 I'm loving being back at the gym and running. While I'm running I don't have to think about anything but what I'm doing and work out my problems. It's my me time. While I'm lifting weights I have to focus on that. I can't focus on other things, it's awesome! I can get lost in my music, thoughts, or absolutely nothing while I'm working out. I don't have to think about the stress of school, work or life in general!

Debating

I did a lot of debating with myself today. Run or not? What to eat? Should I go to class? Should I take a nap? No,lets not run! ...No, you should run.... No, let's not....

You get the picture. I ended up running and I'm so glad I did! C25k Week 1 COMPLETE! I was feeling really bad ass as I ran on a trail that wasn't paved through the woods. There were freaking butterflies everywhere! It was really cool. It was a bit wet from the rain this morning but that made it feel even more bad ass. Actually, the badassness wore off when I realized the whole picture reminded me of twilight. I was then looking for vampires. None of which I found, luckily. 31 minutes, 1.90 miles, and a few butterflies later; I'm glad I went today! ( I actually ran through part of the cool down!)

While I know the program I'm using is working on getting me to run longer- I've made a mental goal of getting my mileage up!

I've been eating a lot lately. I don't know why for sure but it's resulted in me gaining a pound. I'm back at it though! I actually debating with myself today if I was going to "stay fat forever" I quickly decided I didn't want that.  Here is to another day of working towards a better me! Tomorrow, I start lifting weights again!