Day Two: Too early for this kind of honesty?

Good Morning - Yesterday I completed Day Two of my Couch to 1 Mile Plan. It was my first official running day! I am going to be honest, it was than ideal (see explanation below about Quesa-don'ts). It was raining, I had to stay late for work, and some friends wanted me to meet them for dinner. What I'm saying is, I had 3 very good reasons to cancel . . . but I didn't!

Here is what I did:

Day Two
Stretched
Walk 3 Minutes (warmup)
Ran 1 Minute
Walked 2 Minutes
Ran 1 Minute
Walked 3 Minutes
Ran 1 Minute
Walked 7 Minutes

Walking to me is about a 3.0 on the treadmill
Running to me is about a 4.3 - 4.5 on the treadmill

Now that is all well and good, and I didn't want to have to be this graphic this early on in my posting, but this is a time for honesty . . . right? Because what no one tells you is that running is like putting your insides in a blender and putting it on power 10. I'll spare you the details, because we've really just met, and I want you to think I am a sweet southern lady . . . but lets just say that a quesadilla is not an appropriate pre-workout snack. Ya hearin' me fellow fluffies . . . yes, it has protein, and carbs . . . but after a half a mile a quesadilla is a quesa-don't.

So - what I was hoping to do was run 2 sets of intervals at 1 min running and 3 minutes walking but . . . when your stomach is louder than your headphones, it is time to be smart and call it a day.

Snacks that I usually eat that are a better option: grapes and a power bar, a few crackers and some skinny cow cheese, a granola bar and a hard boiled egg . . . what works for you? The goal is something carb-a-licious for that burst of energy, and something with some protein to help you go the distance. I usually eat 30 minutes to an hour before I workout.

Tonight is a non-running night - so I'm hitting the eliptical and will check in tomorrow!

Day One

By now many people are familiar with the Couch to 5K plan (C25k) which has helped couch potatoes every where up off the sofa and in to a solid running routine. Many go on to complete their first 5k run. In fact, both of my parents have done it, and loved it.

Then there is people like me who need something a little different. We're excited about switching up our workout routines (or starting a workout routine for the first time!) and we're ready to jump in to a 5k program of our own. But the first week of C25k requires running for 60 seconds, with a 90 second break. Sounds easy, right? Well, not if you're not ready.

Truth is, I've never run a mile in my life. But I want to . . . I need to. So yesterday I started a running plan that would get me ready for a one mile run. Simple. Attainable. Safe.

I believe I'm not the only one for whom a c25k plan is a little out of reach. I'll be updating my blog here with a list of the plan I'm following (I made it up myself), the music I am listening to (you always need fresh music to keep you motivated), and any helpful tips or experiences I think might help us along the way!

We can do this! As of today, our Thanksgiving Turkey Trot is just 10 weeks away!
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- Teresa -

Details for today:

Day One:
Distance: 1.25 miles
Pace: Walked the entire time, moderate pace

Body Metrics:
Average Heart Rate:
Maximum Heart Rate:
Calories Burned:

Current Weight: 343.3
Starting Weight: 348.8
Total Lost: 5.5lbs