Week 4 day 2

Going into week 4 day 2 I had a pretty positive outlook. I will not be making that mistake again. I finished it, but with little to no energy left. Somewhere around halfway through I decided I was never running again and that I hated the world. Maybe eating at P.F. Changs and Texas Roadhouse over the weekend wasn't such a great idea....

I am improving though, slowly but surely. I still think hitting this goal is possible, perhaps not probable, but definitely possible. I really wish I'd started sooner so I'd have a chance to repeat the weeks I'm failing miserably at, but alas, it is what it is. My first run is October 5, so when I started, I had exactly enough time to finish plus 3 or 4 days wiggle room.

My advice for anyone starting this program would be give yourself more time. If you are an uber beginner like I am, I'd say give yourself at least 12-15 weeks. Next Thursday I have to jog for 20 straight minutes. TWENTY.

Yeah right. Hilarious.

I think my biggest problem is boredom. Running is dreadfully boring. Maybe once I'm in a little better shape it will be ok, but for now, if I think of anything other than how I'm breathing (Google cadence breathing for some good tips) my lungs start to seize up and my legs stop working. I don't know how in the world I'm going to make it through 20 minutes mentally, much less physically. Bagels and bananas for every meal! But seriously...

I really hope tomorrow goes better than yesterday.

Outlook is bleak.

Hope is fading.

I am woman, hear me cry.

etc.