Whew! Not only did I survive last night's run but it really felt good. Stretching before and after made a huge difference and I think instead of sticking to the C25K program to the letter, R. and I have decided it's more important to just keeping running, keep running longer, and keep improving our stamina. If it takes us a little while longer, so be it. Our goal was to become more healthy and fit, first and foremost, with the 5K giving us a tangible goal to keep us motivated.
Today is the first day in over a week that I don't feel sore or disillusioned about running in general. I feel like I've overcome a hurdle and will be in good form for Thursday evening's run with R.!
In other news, don't weigh yourself after you just ate a big sandwich for lunch (even if it was only rye bread, mustard, pickles & veggies). It's disheartening, to say the least.
That's awesome! I hope that things will continue to be positive for you on the running front.
ReplyDeleteI second your advise completely. In fact, I'm off the camp that will only step on the scale first thing in the morning before eating (and only if I had a light supper the night before).
Speaking of food, thank you very much for your comment on my vintage pot roast recipe today. I adore sweet fruits in savoury dishes, too. Eons ago (ok, about a decade ago) I came up with a tasty dish that combines cooked pork, canned peaches and rice. Sounds a bit strange, but tastes flat out fantastic! :)
♥ Jessica
Apparently the most accurate time to measure your weight is first thing in the morning! I think I am going to stick to that from now on (they have some very cute vintage-looking mechanical bathroom scales on Amazon... I might just pick one up).
ReplyDeletePeaches and pork sounds delicious! I would probably add hot sauce or hot peppers, since I like everything spicy.
I think I have decided to take it a little slower when it comes to running and only run twice a week, with ever increasing times. That way I will still feel good enough to bike to work and jog/walk my dogs. It's all about a healthy balance!
~ Garnet