Today I was more rushed for time so I did about the same as the other day. I speed walked for 23 minutes at 4.1mph and went 1.5miles. I'm still working on the problem of the shoe rubbing on my heel.

I want to thank everyone for the support and encouragement. I also want to let everyone know that I have a traction problem in my right knee and therefore I need to start training on the treadmill. I need to strengthen the muscles in my leg to support my knee, in addition to doing my knee exercises, so that I do not injure myself further. It is also extremely cold, snowy and slushy here so I will not be running outside until it gets warmer. The orthopedic doctor(who checked out my knee) also said that the extremely hilly terrain of this area could potentially be a problem so I'm going to wait longer to start running outside. I appreciate all the support and feedback and I figured that this little bit of background would be helpful for y'all.

God bless,
Rebecca :-)

Second Day, First Battle Scar

So, I figured out that the treadmill I ran on the other day is really messed up! Today I walked fast(almost running) for 25 minutes, at 4.1mph and went 1.66miles. That's only 10minutes longer than the other day but much farther distance wise. In light of what I did today, I know I must have gone farther on Monday.

I also discovered that I need longer socks. My shoe rubbed on my foot and I have a blister on my heel. It could be alot worse so I'll count my blessings.


Everything else is pretty good here. I wish winter with its slush and ice would disappear and the sun would come out but I know spring will come(eventually).


Have a blessed day!

Rebecca :-)

A few slow days

Yesterday I sent in my money and registration. I am committed now! I think it will be a slow couple of days(in the way of training). Projects and homework are consuming most of my time.

I did talk to one of my household sisters today who said her friend trains people to run marathons so she is going to talk to him and get some tips for me. Thanks, Shirlea!

I would really appreciate all the prayers I can get. I am struggling to figure out how to fit training in, so that I can be successful, but at the same time not neglecting my job as a student.

Rebecca

The First Day

I started this blog to document the journey I am beginning. This journey happens to be training to run a half marathon in May 2009. I am not a runner and I have never been one. The only reason I can give you as to why I am doing this is that I feel God is calling me to it.

With 96 days to the race, I began training. I stretched, did 10 minutes on the exercise bike, ran on the treadmill(.20miles in 15 minutes at 4.5) and stretched. I realized how much I am going to have to work at this to be able to run the half marathon but God will not abondon me after having called me to this. I'm sure tomorrow will be painful but it's all part of the journey.

Rebecca