Day Two: second verse better than the first?

Yay! A successful day 2!

I dragged myself out of bed and managed to go out for another run!

It was a bit misty, but not raining enough for me to justify staying inside (un)fortunately :D

This run was a wee bit longer than yesterday's, clocking in at about 20-23 minutes. I don't know more precisely than that because I did not have my trusty BB in my hand. I decided to forgo my security blanket and run the risk of falling down and having no one to call! I'm a daredevil, what can I say! So, because my ipod's clock isn't as easily visible as it is on my bb, my sense of time is somewhat off.

I feel that I ran more than I did yesterday - it could be because there seemed to be more people and more traffic out and about, which prompted me to run longer because, well, other people! Despite the fact that this may make me seem crazy - whatever works, right?

And! it rained on me briefly, but did I turn tail and scurry back home? No I did not! I toughed it out! I am a trooper!


Lessons learned:

1. I should not try to make breakfast and write this blog at the same time. It results in burned eggs. I actually learned this yesterday, but apparently not well enough since I almost did it again this morning!
   
2. Writing this blog is making me late for work. Shh.
3. I am both daredevil AND trooper. Jealous?

Questions raised:

1. Are pushups against the wall effective?
2. How much longer can I continue writing a blog about my running escapades?
3. When will I be able to run for even 30 minutes without wanting to die?

That is all!

Day One

Goal: 30 minutes

Achieved: ~15 minutes

Clearly I overestimated my ability and underestimated how difficult running is (for me, at least). After finally figuring out the logistics due to a lack of pockets - namely, stuffing my keys into my laces, decided to hold my BB in one hand (why, you ask? because what if i FELL DOWN! what then?!), and my ipod in the other - I'm off!

Happily, the morning is still fairly cool in the shade. Phew. This could have ended a *lot* sooner than anticipated!

I start easy by walking and then attempt to run (ps I use the term "run" loosely). This lasts for no longer than 2 minutes. TWO! All I could think about was how people run for hours and hours for marathons or just for fun! Needless to say, I am quite embarrassed and am hoping this will propel me to do more/better in the days to come. The rest of the jaunt is a mix of running and walking. As the morning progresses (ie 14 minutes later) it starts to warm up drastically and I think it's time to head home - which I do and I finish it off with a last sprint home!


Lessons learned:

1. A good music mix is key.
2. I need to make a good running mix.
3. Perhaps putting this mix on my BB would make things easier than having to hold 2 items.
4. I am ridiculously cardiovascularly-challenged.
5. I need more sports bras.
   

So, despite having achieved only 50% of my goal and realizing just how out of shape I am, I am also inspired! I am pretty pleased with myself that I went at all. I'm easily pleased, though. Clearly.

...Let's just hope my motivation lasts at least until tomorrow morning when I try this again!