Week 9! I have completed the Couch to 5K Program! What?! On my 3rd try I made it through. It was actually a very challenging week. Physically it was hard work. The first run was ok, but the second run felt like I never got that second wind that I love so much. Incidentally, I … More Couch to 5K – Week 9
Week 8 was a tough one. It didn’t start out very well. We were returning home to Oregon from Washington when we stopped to look at the amazing windmills near The Dalles. When we got back into our car, it just wouldn’t go. It was a very hot day & we were a bit off … More Couch to 5K – Week 8
Week 7? I’ve made it that far? Oh yes I have. I’m pretty sure I could have walked it just as quickly, but I ran it. Here was the schedule this week: Day 1, 2 & 3 Walk – 5 minutes Run – 25 minutes Total Walk = 5 minutes + however long it takes … More Couch to 5K – Week 7
Phew! Made it through another week. The first two runs were pretty easy, but the last run of the week was a real mental battle. It wasn’t pretty & it sure wasn’t very fast, but I did it! I think it might have been more of a struggle because from here on out there are … More Couch to 5K – Week 6
Wow! I made it through week 5, I’ve officially gone further in the program now than in my previous two attempts. I quit after day 2 of Week 5 last time due to illness. It’s a bit ironic, but I’ve been really ill again this time. I have a sore throat that just isn’t budging … More Couch to 5K – Week 5
Wow, it was a tough week. I was sick every time I went out this week. Mostly a head cold, but it did get down into my chest a bit. It definitely made it difficult, both physically & mentally. I pushed through though & I’m so glad that I did. I’m now running more than … More Couch to 5K – Week 4
It’s a thrill to make it through Week 3. The first time I did the Couch to 5K program it was on the third day that I wasn’t sure I would be able to make it home on my own. I developed bursitis in both of my knees & was in intense pain & barely … More Couch to 5K – Week 3
Just checking in. Completed the second week. The middle run was tough, but the final run of the week went really well. Sometimes when I am running I can’t imagine increasing my time and other times I can really picture it happening. I’m going to keep on keeping on. I’m not having any knee pain … More Couch to 5K – Week 2
This will be my third attempt at the Couch to 5K program. The first time I was derailed by bursitis in both knees, the second time I was derailed by a winter full of sickness. You can read about my previous attempts here. I’m trying to keep my blogging presence more simplified, so I am including … More I Run in My Dreams – Couch to 5K, Week 1
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