Out of the cocoon and flying again

I've been running every day, with the exception of the two days after Mimi went Home. I just couldn't get out of the house for awhile.
Today we ran outside. The weather was great and Isabelle kept up the whole time!! That little girl may end up running the Dogwood 5K with me. :-)
Mom is blogging about our runs at her site, The Healing Run.
Just posting these for my own record-keeping. I haven't "advertised" this site, and don't know if anyone has found it. Regardless, it's good for me to keep track and watch the progress. :-)

Running feels like flying

The running is going great! Not only do I have a personal coach and pacer, but I've been blessed with a membership to a gym now, too.
The soreness of the first few days is gone, and I've felt like I can just keep going.
Last night we decided to up the pace on the last laps, just for the heck of it. I was out of breath when we finished, but felt good.
Ahhh, feels like flying.
Okay, in case I haven't officially posted my goals, here they are:
I want to run a 5K before I turn 30 (so I have a few months) and I want to run a 10K before the end of the year. It's doable.
Then...maybe....someday.... I could aim for something like a half-marathon. Who knows? It's in my genes. Besides, it would be a great excuse to travel!!

I've gotten into a good time routine for all of this, too. Fred gets off at 4;30, we eat supper at 5pm, and then I run at 6pm. We watch a show together in the evening while I do crunches on the exercise ball (so it doesn't hurt my back.) I'm already feeling better physically and emotionally. You know, winter days are just hard for me. I need to get out and get moving to feel good.

Days off

Yesterday and today are my two days off for running. I'll still exercise tonight, but it won't be intense.

On the right path...

Just so you know (anyone who might read this...Mom?)... I did run 1.2 miles yesterday and again today. :-) Yeeeaaaaa me! Play along and pretend this is a great feat. :-D

the shoe still fits, even if the jeans don't

Well, we fell off the P90X wagon back in June. Then I got progressively out of shape, as we went through each holiday, and more and more yummy food. Add in cold weather (bbrrrrr...I despise being cold,) and I just wasn't getting out as much as I needed to. I'm quite certain, by the fit of my jeans, that I have gained at least 10-15 pounds since I quit the videos.
But we're moving forward. No use dwelling on the negatives of the past.
Today I started a running program with my coach/ mom (aka marathon woman.) She had me run a mile at the JBU track.
Baby steps to get back on board.
I've also been doing the Wii Just Dance game every day, which truly is aerobic.
I am a social exerciser, who needs accountability and clear goals. First goal is to run the Dogwood 5K. Not a huge thing, but it's doable! :-)