5 miles all smiles
5 MIles! Yay! I am so excited to report that I ran 5 miles! I have run longer distances than this before, but not in a long time and not for the right reasons! Dave had to go to work bah humbug (more on that later) so he was not able to come with. It was a bit chilly outside so I made sure I was dressed properly. I had some warm Adidas pants on, a shirt and jacket and the cutest gloves ever! I bought them yesterday at Dollar Tree….Aren't they so cute? They were perfect and kept my fingers warm the whole time.
I talked my dad into speed walking half of my run with me but as soon we started we both realized he was not going to keep up…I figured I ran pretty slow so it would be the same…not even close.(You are not slow you are just beginning…keep fighting and you'll get better and stronger "The Power of Positive Thinking"). After we realized we were not at all at the same pace he told me to ago head and he'd do his normal walk. I was off like a rocket. I was actually going faster at first and then I slowed down to my normal. I used www.mapmyride.com like many of you suggested. I plotted out where I was going to run and made sure it was 5 miles. When I made it to the half way point, I felt great and knew that another 2.5 miles would be completely doable. Towards the end one of the roads I picked on the www.mapmyride, was not a through street like it had shown online, so I had to hike up a muddy hillside and meet up with the road I was looking for, it might have cost me a minute or two but it wasn't bad. The last 10 minutes my knees started to hurt the last little bit and I started to feel a blister on the side of my right foot (I don't know what I was thinking but I picked horrible socks to run in), but other than that I really felt great! I ran right inside and checked my time. (Yes I have a watch could use, but I wanted to see how fast i'd run it without looking at the clock). I was shooting for a time of 60 minutes and I completed in 56 minutes! 4 minutes faster than i'd hoped for! I jumped for joy…literally! Immediately after my joy jump, I laid on the kitchen floor and stretched for 10 or 15 minutes. Then my dad took this picture in the driveway….check out the leaves and mountain…so pretty.
He was proud of me…ha so was I!
My knees were sore for the next hour and then they felt fine, but surprisingly my entire body is sore. Muscle sore that is. I'm not sure if its from this run or from Jillian's workout on Thursday. I think it is a combination of both! Anyhow, the run went great and I am thrilled that I ran 5 miles and am still alive! Next week I think I'll add on one more mile…ha before I do that…I think I might just look into some of the training schedules you all suggested!! Running is awesome. (DUH NAT WE KNOW) I feel strong and accomplished, do you know what I mean? I love thinking that I ran 5 miles today. Even though the distance isn't that far compared to other bloggers out there, to me it is awesome and that is all I care about. No need tracking my progress against someone else's, its a waste of time. I'm more than happy with 5 miles!!
Actually I want you to do the Shred with me!
Next week I plan to start The 30 Day Shred! I know many of you own The 30 day Shred and have done it before so if you want to join in and do it with me, I'd love it!! I am planning on starting Monday! It would be SUPER fun to talk about it together and track our progress….is anyone in I hope so! If we start on the 26th we will end the first week of December. December 4th to be precise. Who's in? Let me know ASAP!! What a better way to stay in shape over the holidays? Instead of gaining weight from all the extra stuff we end up eating around the holidays, we will be staying in shape and getting really strong! If you/we commit to doing it together it will be a good way for us to hold each other accountable!!
PX90 News:
I talked to Dave about Px90 (Over a yummy 2 for $20 dinner at Chili's last night) and we decided that after we move into the new house (if we do) we will create a gym in the basement with everything we need for PX90 and get started! We are shooting for after Christmas. I think this will give us enough time to get moved in settled, and get the equipment that we need to get started! I am SO PUMPED TO TRY IT!! Have you watched any of the testimonials? Geeze it puts a hug bug in me and makes me want to do it! All 90 days of it!
So, just incase you're wondering, I am typing this laying on the floor in Dave's office at work. I also just finished 20 minutes of yoga (in his office)! He even put on Yoga music for me. He likes to work with the lights off and a small light on so, the mood was perfect!! Wondering why I'm at Dave's office on a Saturday doing yoga and blogging? He had to come into work today because they had some crisis and he was the only one who could fix it. I feel bad for him he really didn't want to come in, but he is the brain and they needed him. I brought him lunch and am now just hanging out while he does his thing. I brought plenty to keep my occupied. Computer, yoga dvd, magazines, book and in case I get tired a body pillow!!
For lunch we ha Rumbi Grill for! MMMM!! I had a kids meal with Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Rice and Dave had a 1/2 order of the Teriyaki Chicken and rice (minus veggies). YUMMO! It was great!
Here he is my lovey working away ( I turned off the flash so you get an idea of how dark it is in there)
Here I am blogging away
After he comes up with a solution to the problem they are having, we are going to go to the mall and buy our Halloween costumes. We both know what we are going to be and I can't wait. My parents throw a HUGE Halloween party every year (you can't even imagine how crazy it is). It is next Friday so we've got to get on it! We also might go to IKEA to look for some fun things for when we move! And even more exciting than that…. later tonight we are going to a Haunted house with my sister and her husband! I can't wait!
(5 minutes later) YAY HE DID IT! HE FIXED THE PROBLEM!! WOO HOO…LOOKS LIKE WE ARE HEADED TO HAVE SOME FUN! two-da lew!
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Katie on 2009.10.24
Hoooray!!! Good job on the run, girl! In my opinion, one of the best parts of running is the "I ran 5 miles today!" feeling…priceless.
Also, you are adorable with your hubby at work. That is totally something I would do. What does he do?!
I realllllly want to do the 30 day shred with you – the only problem is that I always Jillian's DVDs on netflix, and sometimes they're not available. Maybe I'll have to make a trip to Target tomorrow and really commit to the 30 days! Thanks for the challenge!
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Jessica @ How Sweet It Is on 2009.10.24
Hahahah that is so cute (but not good for him working) that you are in his office!!
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Katherine on 2009.10.24
I'll do the Shred with you!!
Except I'll have to modify a bit as I'm still recovering from a shoulder injury so I'll start with you Monday and monitor the injury as we go along.
Looks like a beautiful run you had! We're running in a Pumpkin 5km tomorrow and it's supposed to downpour all day.
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Karyn on 2009.10.24
great gloves! and i love the leaves and mountain. so pretty!
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Cara (Cara Craves...) on 2009.10.24
Congrats on the run!
I just recently got those videos but have not gotten into them yet.
I have only done the "Level One" one time.
I would like to start doing them more though…
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Natalie on 2009.10.24
Yay!! I'm excited that you'll do it with!! good luck on your 5k and the rain! eek!!
Natalie on 2009.10.24
hey katie….Let me know if you buy it! I bought mine online for 10 bucks….so if you have to start a week into that is fine no biggie! To answer you question… Dave works for ATK they make airplanes and rockets. He is an automation engineer not sure how to explain it other than he automates all the processes to make them faster and more effective for the engineers. He is SO smart it creeps me out sometimes.
That is the best way to explain what he does without confusing you or myself!
Natalie on 2009.10.24
Cara…do them with for sure!! It will be fun to talk about them and track our results don't ya think??
Madeline on 2009.10.25
yay you! I've been doing her "no more trouble zones" dvd for awhile, but maybe it's time for me to switch back to the shred for a bit…
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Marina on 2009.10.25
Great job on that run!
In what will you dress up for halloween? I plan to go to party as cat woman
Allyson on 2009.10.25
Congrats on five miles! I'm working up to that right now. I've never run that far before and it's my first mile goal!
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Evan Thomas on 2009.10.25
Great run! And you totally reminded me to grab gloves while I'm home because it's getting cold and I lose circulation wayyyy too easily!
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Stephanie on 2009.10.25
you win a "best girlfriend ever" award for that girl! how sweet of you
can't wait to see how your shreddin goes, I love those routines – they are so much bang for your buck in the short 25 minutes they work everything!!
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homecookedem on 2009.10.25
What a gorgeous area you live in!!
I don't think I'm going to commit to doing the 30 day shred and do it every single day exactly, but I will definitely try to do it as often as possible! And without a doubt I'll be cheering you on!!
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Taylor@Joy of Food on 2009.10.25
Great job on the run
Courtney on 2009.10.25
You rocked the run! And great job on not losing steam when your route changed unexpectedly…sounds like you rolled with the punches and forged ahead…awesome job!!!!
Courtney
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Stef on 2009.10.25
Great job on the run!!!
Sounds like you had a fun day hanging with the hubby at work and even got in a workout.
Can't wait to see what you are going to be for Halloween!
Also, I am in for the 30 Day Shred Challenge! I have done the lvl 1 a couple of times, but need more motivation to do it more often. This sounds great!
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Lizzy on 2009.10.25
congrats on the 5 miles love!
so proud
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CaitlinRose on 2009.10.25
How in the world do you look that darn good after running 5 miles!? you're so pretty – but look refreshed, like you got your blood going. Nice run!
maybe I missed something. . . what is the Px90 you speak of?
and can't wait to see you in your costume! you better post it!
AnnQ on 2009.10.25
Very cool on the run! I'm flew to Memphis today for work, but before I did my BF and I did a great Trail Run on an incredibly gorgeous Fall day in Connecticut…SO beautiful with all the chaning leaves and the air so crisp!
Melissa on 2009.10.26
CONGRATS on the run!!! The area you live in looks gorgeous! As far as the 30 day shred, I'd love to do it with you but I have the half in a few weekends. I was planning on starting the shred right after that if you want to do it again.
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Shannon on 2009.10.26
Awww! Your husband is very lucky. You were sweet to keep him company!
Congratulations on the run! And on the great time! I wish I could join you in doing the Shred, but I don't have the dvds. Maybe I'll add that to my Christmas wish list!
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Julienne on 2009.10.26
I have P90X and I love it! I'm actually looking forward to spending some more time inside this winter to be able to actually do it for the full 90 days. I may have a mini crush on Tony Horton – he's so motivational!
I also just started running too, it does feel like SUCH an accomplishment. I totally understand the runner's high now!
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Menden @ Skinny Menny on 2009.10.27
I'm late to the party here (haha), but wanted to say way to go on the 5 mile run!! You go girlie!!
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