Day 35!

4.5 Miles
1 Hour

Today was great! I got back to running my normal route outside. It is taking longer for it to get light in the morning so I had to wait until 6:15 to start! Today I went without my ipod. I thought it would be much harder, but I actually enjoyed it.
I also did something exciting (for me)! I did my warm up walk up to Western Ave, and jogged the entire rest of the time, until my cool down (down Springwater St). I was so excited! I got a burst of energy at about mile 3. I felt like I could go and go and go! This is the longest I have EVER jogged, with NO walking breaks! I am very proud of my accomplishments. This is huge for me!

35 days down, 32 to go!

Day 25!

9 Miles!!!!!!!
2 Hours 15 Minutes

What an achievement, and boost of confidence! When I started today, my goal was to do 6 miles. I thought if I was still feeling good I would try 7. I had no idea that I would be able to do all 9!!! I did a very slow and steady run with walking breaks. I probably jog the same speed as my fast walk, but for some reason it still gives my body a break. It also feels nice to lengthen out my strides while I walk and stretch some of the muscles that are so bunched up when I jog. I loved jogging on the loop. What beautiful views!
(Woke up at 5:00, took 4 ibuprofen, fed Brody, ate 1/2 c. granola cereal and a yogurt, drank probably 55 ounces of water, and out the door by 6:00)

Songs I loved today: Alejandro, Britney Spears Cheerleading mix, Funky Music, Love the Way You Lie, Short Skirt Long Jacket, The World's Greatest.

25 days down, 42 to go! I can do this!

Day 23!

2.65 Miles
40 minutes

Yay! Today I was able to run, and it felt wonderful! What a great way to start my morning. I took 3 ibuprofen before I started, and also used the knee braces. I didn't go for too long, because Saturday (if I still feel great) will be my long run.

23 days down, 44 to go!

Day 20

I am so bummed!
I tried jogging again today, and once again couldn't do it. This time I was even armed with knee braces. What is going on? Why isn't my body cooperating? I only have 47 days left! Ahhhh!
I think I will try the elliptical later today to at least burn some calories.

20 days down, only 47 to go!

Day 16

2 Miles. :P 1 jogging, 1 walking

Grrrrr! Today I set out to do my normal 4 mile run. I only got to 5th st (almost my mile mark) before I had to stop and turn around because my knees hurt so badly. The walk home was terrible, not only because of the pain, but because of the letdown. I want to recover very quickly, so I can keep going. I hate having to stop for a few days. This does not work with my time line!

16 days down, 51 to go!

Day 14!

4 Miles (Maybe even 4.1 :) )

1 Hr. 5-10 Min.

Today I only took 2 walking breaks, besides my warm up and cool down!!! I was so happy with myself, it felt so great! I have decided that the first 2 miles are the hardest, and the next two are a breeze. Hmm...could it have anything to do with the fact that the 2 miles home are slightly downhill? :)

Mom is letting me use some of her tennis shoes. It was a huge difference today! I felt like I was bouncing on air...kind of.

I can feel that my knees are getting sore again. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong, or if it is just because I have never jogged this much before. Any suggestions? I have been icing them today, and tomorrow is my rest day, so I will be icing tomorrow also.

Songs I loved today: Golden Years, Shook Me All Night Long

14 days down, 53 to go!

Day 13

Today was my cross training day. I went to Mom and Dad's house and did 40 minutes on the elliptical. (sp?)
Exercising feels so great!

13 days down, 54 to go!

Day 10!

3.9 Miles
1 Hour

Today I started with a not-so-great attitude. Brody woke up more than usual last night, and his last feeding of the night started at 4:40. That meant that instead of sleeping "in" until 5:30, I got up even earlier. So, I was a little cranky as I started running. I realized very quickly that that is not a good way to start my run. It took me a long time to get out of that rut. I was thinking negatively the whole way to Cherry St. I almost turned around short of my goal (Cherry St.) at least 3 times, making excuses every time about why I shouldn't go that far. Once I got there, it was a relief. I stopped to stretch and breathe, and stayed a little longer than I should have. Once I was ready to start jogging back home I pumped up the music to my favorite running song and took off. Going home is so much easier because it is downhill quite a bit of the ways. The way home ended up being great. I think I jogged for longer stretches of time than I have before, too!

10 days down, 57 to go!

Day 7!

3.9 Miles: 1 hour
Up Western to Cherry St. and back.

I only have about an hour to do my jogging in the morning since Jared has to get ready and get to work. I can't believe I am saying this, but I actually wish I could go longer! I know the amount I am doing isn't much compared to others, but for me it is such a huge accomplishment already! I am so proud of myself for doing this. I really do feel great when I am outside jogging/walking!

Also, I am not jogging the full time. When I get too tired I take a brisk walking break. I try to not walk for too long, just long enough to catch my breath and get myself refreshed. I do feel like I am jogging the most part though.

Songs I liked today: Girlfriend Remix, Big & Chunky, Billionaire, Crazy in Love, Love the Way You Lie, My First Kiss.

7 days down, 60 to go!

Day 6

2.9 Miles
Western to 9th to Maple to 9th and back home.

Another beautiful day! This morning on Western I was able to watch the sun come up. Because of the smokey air, the sun was half orange and half red. Really beautiful. Again, I love my music so much it is all I can do to not burst out singing and dancing.
I am so happy that I am doing this! I have never, EVER been a runner, but for some reason I am doing really well. (At least for me!)

Songs I liked today: Wall to wall, Throwed, This Afternoon, Single Ladies, Save a Horse, Run It, One Time, Lemme Get That, Billionare, How Low.

6 days down, 61 to go!