I did it! I made it 5 miles. Honestly, I didn't think that I could make it more than the 3 I have been doing.
No.. I didn't run the entire 5 miles straight. I am working on that. I walked some, but I did it in an hour. So about 10 minutes per mile, which isn't too bad in my book. Once I get my stamina up I hope to run it without stopping.. should be soon. Will be working on that this week.
Going running today with my co-worker/trainer Ben. Hopefully we will be able to push 4 miles today. I have to try and squeeze in as much as I can on my lunch breaks. Its easier to run on my lunch hour than it is to try and find time after work (with the little man running around).
I have been feeling better when I run. Not as short of breath as I was in the beginning and I have really cut back on smoking.
This weekend I would say I had 2 cigarettes total.. which is GREAT! I think I will be able to kick it all together soon.
I am excited about the coming week. My sister is coming to visit with a friend, which should be really fun, hopefully I can squeeze in another 5 miles this weekend.
The goal is to get up to 10 miles by August so we can prepare for the Roanoke half marathon in November. After that it will be all about the marathon.
Its really not easy to start running and the first few times I wanted to give up and never do it again...part of me still wants to just be jaba the hud on the couch, but something says, You can do it Allie! everytime I get close to giving up.
It's a long road but I know crossing the finish line at a half marathon and then a full marathon will be worth every minute of training!
I can't wait!! :)
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