More running

I've been plodding steadily along in Couch to 5K. On Sunday, it was the dreaded W5D3 -- the 20 minute run. I wasn't convinced I could do it. Sunday morning, I kept finding things to do to put off the inevitable. Finally, around 3:00, I headed out. I decided to go to Sandymount Park instead of the Y. I wanted new scenery to look at. I think this was my mistake.

I got to the park and noticed all the hills. Nothing major, but not nearly flat like the YMCA path. I made it about 12 minutes in when I hit a hill and just had to walk it for a few minutes. Then, I finished up the run, ending up with my longest distance and best time yet. I was happy with that, but being the perfectionist that I am, couldn't count W5D3 as complete since I didn't run for 20 minutes straight.

So yesterday, I headed back to the Y. Since I hadn't rested a day, I told myself I wasn't going to retry it. My plan was just to see if I could run 2 laps (1 mile) without walking. Well, I ran 4 laps without any walking!!! This took about 22 minutes, so I did it! I finished week 5! The key this time was thinking about the distance and not checking the time. I did it without the podcast, just listening to my new playlist.

Yesterday on Facebook, there was a post from the Carroll County Times looking for people training for a 5k, a 10k, a half-marathon or a marathon. I responded with an email and was interviewed on the phone. I don't know when the article will appear, but I'm looking forward to it.

Another weigh-in tonight. Based on my daily weigh-ins at home, I expect a slight gain this week. Disappointing to be sure, but I've been concentrating on the running. I've still been eating healthily and not overboard, but not as on track as I might have been. It's like I can't do both at the same time.