Challenging but good

Hi all! I was so busy yesterday that I didn't get to write about my workout. If you can't tell. . . my work out schedule at this point is Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. I hope to be able to eventually add Monday, Wednesday (and maybe Sunday) but we'll see how everything goes.

Yesterday's workout was challenging but good. I decided to up it and go for 2miles which I was able to complete in 29min45sec--15seconds under my goal!! :-) During the 2miles I ran .5miles and speed walked the rest. But I was disappointed that I was not able to run the .5miles at one time. I kept getting a sharp pain in my injured knee. When that happened I slowed down to a fast walk. We'll have to investigate what that is all about.

At the end of the workout I felt really good--except for the pain on my heel. That's right, it's that darn blister/callous. Rest assured that after yesterday I really saw the need for new socks so I took the advice of one of my runner friends and purchased some socks online. Hopefully they'll come soon. I'm a tad bit sore today but it's not too bad. Have a great week!

God bless,
Rebecca

The battle has begun!

It's been a long few days. I am kind of sick so I haven't worked out since Saturday. :-(
Today I couldn't get a treadmill so I did 20minutes on the exercise bike at4.0mph and went almost 4miles (I think. . . I'm still learning how to read the machines).

I could use lots of prayers. I'm feeling really stressed and doubtful. The battle has begun! God-willing I'll get through it but right now it's an uphill battle.

God bless,
Rebecca

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