Week One

I survived week 1!  I probably shouldn’t get too excited considering it consisted of only three 20-30 minute run/walk work outs.  Regardless, I am excited.  I didn’t quit (yet)!  So the schedule is set up to do the run/walks on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  The schedule lists the other days as “off” days.  Just so you know, I went ahead and DIDN’T take those days off.  Yeah, I know. I’m kind of a go-getter J. 

I decided to channel my inner dance skills.  The Zumba infomercials won.  I took a Zumba class.  Good cardio workout, but al little humiliating.  One would think that after 18 years of taking dance classes I could pull this off.  NEGATIVE!  I really wish there weren’t mirrors everywhere in these studios.  I looked like an idiot.  There were several points where I just kept doing push turns and skipping.  It turns out Latin Fusion is not my style.

Dance-ish class #2 was a Barre class.  I loved ballet so I thought this would be fun.  Newsflash!!  I am not as flexible as I was at 18.  The class was good.  I rediscovered muscles that I forgot I had and consequently could barely walk the next day. 

I also met with a trainer and discussed what I am trying to accomplish.  He hurt my feelings.  I chose a different trainer.  His name is Jason and he is a runner and also a “speed coach”.  He is working on a plan of attack to get me in gear. 

General feelings and observations from week one:

1.       I will not be able to RUN this race.  I will be able to JOG this race. 

2.       I do not run in a straight line.  Not even on a treadmill.  It’s like I am a little drunk.

3.       I am now on a strict bedtime of 9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.  This seems to be helping.

4.       Hydration is an art that will take some work perfecting. 

5.       Asics are my favorite. 

6.       I am off Diet Coke.  This is harder than any other part of the diet.

7.       So far my favorite running tunes are the Foo Fighters, Wu-Tang Clan, Outkast,  Florence + the Machine, Grateful Dead, and Adele.  I could use a few more suggestions.

Thanks for the comments on my previous post!  I am going through my workout log now and catching up with the last couple weeks with the blog entries.  Please do keep stopping by. 

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