A 5K. I'm doing it. For reals.
I signed up for it, it's paid for and the date is marked: March 11.
And I have a runnig partner! My friend and neighbor, Nick, has signed up and is running with me. Which is totally awesome. I put it out on Facebook and he's the only one who jumped in with me. Except he's like 6'5 and runs all.the.time. Like, alllll the time. One of his strides is going to be about five of mine. It's going to be a riot. And ugly, but fun.
Today I start week three of my training - the hardest week I'm told. I bought new running shoes today - real running shoes. Brooks. And my feet sang and the heavens opened when I put them on. I'm actually really excited to go ! (Even knowing that it starts the hardest week. Afraid? Nah. *gulp*)
So far my feet have been the thing that's hurt the most, so hopefully this will help.
When I was finishing my run on Monday I wanted so badly to quit. Then "Eye Of The Tiger" came on. You can't just stop running when that song comes on. So I finished my run, actually running (ok, jogging. Really ugly jogging.) and huffing along as I ran up my lawn.
Just like Rocky. Really.
Ah! Good luck to you! I'm so impressed that you're doing this!!
ReplyDeleteYeah Kim, So happy you found someone to run with. You know me I hate to run. Can't wait to see you this weekend.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! You are going to feel so much better with the new shoes. Shoes are the #1 key to successful running. Enjoy them!
ReplyDeleteMy feet feel awesome! I don't want to take the shoes off! Thanks for the encouragement!
ReplyDeleteThanks Trish -- it will be interesting!
ReplyDeleteBe impressed when I finish the 5K! Today's run was slower than Monday's. ugh. But I did it!
ReplyDeleteyay! You can do it! good luck!
ReplyDeleteYou can never go wrong with the EYe of the tiger.
ReplyDeleteGo you
Rock on!
ReplyDeleteHOORAY!!!! i loved couch to 5K. i got all the way to the last week and then my knees got REALLY unhappy. i'm hoping to work back up to it this spring. you go!!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you!! And Brooks shoes ROCK!! I love mine! :)
ReplyDeleteGO YOU!!! im cheering you on!
ReplyDelete"Really Ugly Jogging" is running.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I run a marathon now, I make sure that "Gonna Fly Now" from Rocky is playing near the end of the run, because, you're right, there's no way you can stop when that song is playing.
You're going to kick ass, and the heavens will rejoice. And then you'll give us all a recap and we'll all wish we could have run with you.
(speaking of Facebook, I'm http://www.facebook.com/johnbatzer . . . because, if I had seen the invite, I probably would have said "yes")
Aaaahhh... nooo... make that song stop playing in my head!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, and GO KIM!!!
That song will not leave your head for ages, now :) Thanks for the cheer!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to think that my ugly jogging is running, but really I think it's just plodding right now. I'm told that once I can run a mile things get fun - am I right?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Devan! I need lots of cheering on!
ReplyDeleteI am LOVING these shoes. I don't want to take them off. Now if Brooks only made cute little ballet flats . . .
ReplyDeleteI remember when you did it! I'm hoping to run the 5K, and by run I mean, ugly jog.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Duffy! I'm trying!
ReplyDeleteThat's the truth! Although Justin Timberlake's "Bringing Sexy Back" was on today and I was thinking, "NO WAY am I stopping when this song is on!"
ReplyDeleteThanks, Krista! I need some luck!
ReplyDeleteYou will totally rock this! I believe in you. I remember my first 5k. I cried as I crossed the finish line, out of joy. Running makes you feel in control of your body. I just signed up for my first half marathon , june 17th! I will try to email you some songs from my running list. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteYay for half marathons! That's my ultimate goal, starting with a 5k and working my way up. My goal for this 5k is to run (ahem, jog) the entire thing. It won't be pretty, but I plan on doing it!
ReplyDeleteYAY for new Brooks! You're doing better than me. I'm a fail in the running department. I've been so proud seeing your running in the cold updates. Perhaps I need to run via Facetime with you ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe only thing keeping me going? Knowing that I HAVE a scheduled run, with a runner, on March 11. I start week 4 today. And I adore my Brooks. I never want to take them off! And we should totally facetime each other for a 'and GO!' , then again when we stop. Of course, I'm done waaaaay before you!
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