:D I decided to try and press myself a little farther, and I'm proud of my results! On Tuesday I ran 2.5 miles, and I ran 2.5 today as well! My knees are kind of sore from all the impact, and I'm still having to slow way down by the end of my run...but I'm definitely making progress!
I think the new medication I'm on is helping me a lot, too. I definitely feel way more energetic than I've been feeling lately! I'm feeling so much better about myself than I was at the beginning of the month :)
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Day 12 & 13: Running and Not
I'm doing such a bad job at writing every day! That's frustrating for me. I need to get on top of my game again.
So yesterday I ran just a mile--not awesome, but at least I got up and did something! It's good to be active :)
Today I just did some walking and played with the puppy. Not any real runs, but I'll start on my 9 mile goal for this week tomorrow! I'm gonna aim for running at least 2 miles and walking whatever I don't run, to reach 3 miles. I'm going to try and get that done in under 45 minutes, which is a super easily achievable goal, but still a goal! I want to eventually get to 36 minutes for 3 miles, but for now I'm gonna maintain a 12 minute mile for two miles, and then see how fast I can go for the remainder. Hopefully I get it all done in about 40 minutes :) I'll keep you guys posted!
So yesterday I ran just a mile--not awesome, but at least I got up and did something! It's good to be active :)
Today I just did some walking and played with the puppy. Not any real runs, but I'll start on my 9 mile goal for this week tomorrow! I'm gonna aim for running at least 2 miles and walking whatever I don't run, to reach 3 miles. I'm going to try and get that done in under 45 minutes, which is a super easily achievable goal, but still a goal! I want to eventually get to 36 minutes for 3 miles, but for now I'm gonna maintain a 12 minute mile for two miles, and then see how fast I can go for the remainder. Hopefully I get it all done in about 40 minutes :) I'll keep you guys posted!
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Day 11: Meeting the Goal
Guys, I made it to 6 miles this week! I ran two and a half miles today (or technically yesterday, since it is just after midnight now), so I ran actually OVER 6 miles this week :D And if I run again tomorrow, I'll make it up to 9 miles!
I'm proud of myself for reaching that goal. I think next week I'm going to make my goal 9 miles--that's even tougher than 6, but I believe in myself! I can totally manage nine miles next week. Run Corinne, run!
I'm proud of myself for reaching that goal. I think next week I'm going to make my goal 9 miles--that's even tougher than 6, but I believe in myself! I can totally manage nine miles next week. Run Corinne, run!
Friday, May 10, 2013
Day 10: New Info
Today I went to the doctor. I've been a little frustrated since I started working out in January because my body hasn't been reflecting my hard work--I've actually gained weight, and I'm not slimming down at all. I was going in for a fatigue issue I've been fighting, but it turns out my thyroid isn't producing the hormones I need to lose weight and have energy! This makes me really happy, because it's a treatable condition which should allow my body to reflect all my hard work :)
I didn't get a run in, unfortunately, but I did do sit ups, push ups, leg lifts, squats, and lunges! I feel happy that my body will soon start SHOWING the work I'm putting into it :)
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Day 8 & 9: A Day Away!
Yesterday I didn't post a blog because I was away from home :) I had a job interview and then spent the night with my best friend! It was a lot of fun, and I think my interview went well! However, except for a little bit of walking around while we were running errands, I didn't make any progress today or yesterday :(
However, I still have tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday! So I think I'm still right on track for my goal of 6 miles this week :) I'm planning on doing 2.5 miles tomorrow--I'll let you know how it goes!
However, I still have tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday! So I think I'm still right on track for my goal of 6 miles this week :) I'm planning on doing 2.5 miles tomorrow--I'll let you know how it goes!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Day 7: Oops, I did it again!
Yeah I wasn't planning on running today....but it happened anyway! Got in a cool two miles with the puppy, and I don't feel even close to as wiped out as I was last week! I am a little stiff, but I think the joint supplements I've been taking have really helped :D
I'm pretty excited about my progress (4.3 miles/6 for the week so far!), and I'm VERY excited about a job interview I have tomorrow! Things are going really well right now!
I'm pretty excited about my progress (4.3 miles/6 for the week so far!), and I'm VERY excited about a job interview I have tomorrow! Things are going really well right now!
Monday, May 6, 2013
Day 6: Picking Up the Pace!
I'm proud of myself, friends! I haven't been able to run non-stop yet, but I'm getting there :D Today I ran a mile, took a small walking break, and ran some more! I got a solid 2 1/3 miles of running in! I'm really proud and happy, and I'm well on my way to meeting my goal this week!
I think tomorrow I'm going to take the puppy for a long walk--not a run, but still being active and building up my stamina a little bit. I'm happy and excited for this week--I know I'll be able to get all six miles done this week!
I think tomorrow I'm going to take the puppy for a long walk--not a run, but still being active and building up my stamina a little bit. I'm happy and excited for this week--I know I'll be able to get all six miles done this week!
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