Week 2

August 1st - September 6th

Monday (35 minutes)
So, it was Labor Day today and I took all day and basically just worked out! Ibis went to the beach, but watched Marli while I went to the gym in the morning and then went on a 3 mile walk with his mom. That felt good. I went running in the evening at about 8:00. Kinda late, but when you have a buddy with you who carries a knife, it always makes you feel a little better. :o) We ran up Mollison all the way to the end past Pepper and back down to Sandalwood. It's about a 5K and we made pretty good time, too! I haven't run that distance in a few years, so it felt really good and I know that by the time my first race comes around, I'll be doing really well. My body is a little sore, but it's that good sore that tells me that I'm getting closer and closer to my goal! Found out that Alice Anne is also training for a marathon and we'll be keeping each other posted on our progress as the days go on........

Tuesday (35 minutes - 2.8 miles)
I went running over near Granite Hills High School. There is a good figure 8 that I can run that is almost a 3 mile run. So, I went in the late afternoon, which is a little difficult because it was super hot today! But, I stuck it out..........I also had no one to talk to and nothing to listen to except my own thoughts and the people I ran past. So, it was actually a good run. I found myself chanting "I can, I will, I must!" throughout the last half mile. I also find that when I'm running, I start to sing in my head that song by Olivia Newton John - Physical. It has a good beat and a good rhythm for running and setting a pace for yourself. Ha ha ha......also, I started singing in my head Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting - an Elton John song. That's another good pacesetter! Anyway, it felt good and it gave me a good excuse to get out of the house and just hit the pavement!

Wednesday (45 minutes walking - 2.8 miles/30 minutes running)
Went walking this morning with Coco and Marli. Just an easy walk. Not sure if I'll be running today as I think I need to rest. Well, I guess I'll be running this afternoon. Couldn't resist going. I've had an issue with my left knee. It's not anything with the joints, just the muscles around it....I need to be very careful about making sure I fully stretch out before and after a run or walk. I can tell that my body is not used to all the stretching, but I'm finding that it's paying off. It doesn't take as much to limber up anymore since I'm stretching consistently now. So, I went running and I felt a little fatigued. I think it was just because I have been subjecting my body to something that it hasn't had to do in a long time. It still felt good, though to run. It was a horribly hot day today, so that might have something to do with it!

Thursday (45 minutes walking - 2.8 miles/30 minutes running - 5K)
Went walking with Coco and Marli again. Won't be running today as I have too much to do. Also, my body needs a day off. :o) I'll be getting acupuncture for the first time tomorrow to ease my muscles. That should feel great! Also, I'm considering going to the chiropractor for the first time. It will be interesting to see just how far out of alignment my poor body is! I think I need to wait until the day is done because I DID run today.....went running over from Sandalwood up Mollison, past Pepper and back again. It's about a 5K. It felt soooooo good. Even though it's been super hot lately, it still feels good at night and the sun isn't beating down on you! So, I did run today and my body is getting very used to this daily event......easier and easier as we go....

Friday (30 minutes running)
Went and got acupuncture today. Felt soooooooooooo good. and my leg felt awesome afterward. Definitely will be going back there. Also, it's free the first Friday of every month, so what more could you ask for?? Although, I'd pay for it....it's only $15-$35 per session, so you can't beat that, either! Went running around the figure 8 and Granite Hills High School. There was a football game going on against Mission Bay, so we couldn't actually run on the track. MB was leading 20 to 7. Anyway, it felt really good to run, especially after that acupuncture. Super relaxed and stretched out. :o)

Saturday (40 minutes)
Went running around 8:00 pm again. It's nice to run in the evening and to have it be at least a little cooler. At least no sun beating down your neck and in your eyes. We ran up near Granite again and ran a few times around the new track. It's fake grass, but it still feels great to run on and the benefit is that there aren't any holes in the "grass", so you don't have to worry about twisting your ankle. Well, the down side is that it was very dark there.....I started to feel a little odd feeling and then Rabeka decided to cut across the field and just said, "follow me and head straight out from the field." So, we booked it like crazy out of there. I didn't see what she saw, but apparently, she saw a figure over by the shed and got a very creepy feeling. There are many people out and about in the area, but it's just so darn dark that it can get a little eerie. We hightailed it out of there and a little ways from the field we said a quick prayer. (don't worry mom!) Felt MUCH better after that but I still wanted to keep up the tempo of our run just to make it home! Definitely going to try to run earlier and we will definitely be praying before each run! The run itself felt really good and my goodness, what a little adrenaline can do to your speed and your abilities!!!