C25K Training: Week Two, Day Three

I did it!  My goal today was to finish all the runs strong and to have fun.  I did both!  I even picked up my pace a bit on the last run.  I'm gaining confidence and stamina.

The biggest lesson I learned this week is not being afraid to push myself.  I start to panic when my breathing gets too heavy.  I'm reminding myself that as long as I'm still breathing I'm fine.  I also make sure I'm not getting too tense in my shoulders.  I have a tendency to do this and start holding my head down.  I make sure I'm maintaining correct form and think of a mantra, quote, or scripture to get me through.  It worked.  Before I knew it my workout was complete.

Oh, and I found out I'm actually completing about 3.4 miles these mornings.  I continue walking after my cool down. My guessimate was 2 miles.  So, my goal will be running the entire course, nonstop, once I complete the Couch to 5K. 

I really nervous about starting Week Three on Saturday.

Renewed Contract

I signed up for another 15 sessions (plus two free sessions) with Kimberly. This time we took my measurements and weight. BTW, Dr. Glaser, I weigh 2lbs. less on the gym scale than I do on my scale. It's also 10 lbs less than your scale--so there! Lol!

Seriously, I don't know which scale is right. It doesn't matter. Kimberly says I should go by my scale since it's the one I use regularly. I tend to agree with her.

We did 13 mins. cardio - walking outside around the building. I'm getting less paranoid about this. It feels weird walking outside with Kimberly and that big "PERSONAL TRAINER" on the back of her t-shirt. Lol!

I'm getting to know the exercises and machines a little more when Kimberly quizzed me.

It felt good to sweat today.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge Update - Week One

Today's weigh-in: +2 pounds

I know a lot of it has to do with not feeling well this week. Not to mention I ate about 6 six cookies yesterday. I'm not going to trip about it.

I finally took my measurements. The last time I recorded my measurements was
11/2/08. I've made some progress.

Upper arms: -.5 inches

Chest: -.25 inches

Waist: -1 inch - YIPPEE!

Hips: - 2 inches - YIPPEE!

Thighs: +.25 inches - ????