Nearly 2 Weeks In!

(Before the run!)

So, I have been waiting for a milestone to make my second post. Everyday I went out for a run I would think, "That felt better than yesterday...I should post." But then I would convince myself to wait and see what the next day brought. Well, today, I couldn't wait any longer!

On my first run nearly two weeks ago, I took it slow, not knowing what status my body was actually in. I ran for two minutes and then walked for three for 30 minutes total. I left practice thinking, "I could have pushed it harder." The next day, is supposed to be a recovery day (an easy or light run), still not knowing what I was capable of, I pushed it a little. I felt good and like I was told, I took Monday off.

I wasn't sure how my weekday runs would go. I planned to do them on my lunch (very typical at Brooks, lucky me!), and as Tuesday came, I packed my bag in the morning and set aside 40 minutes. It was great. I ran 5, walked 5, ran 5, walked 5 for thirty minutes. I felt great. I did the same on Wednesday. And then because of a stressful day at work, on Thursday, I walked the majority (but I still got out).

I was so excited for our team run on Saturday morning! It was nice to leave Jackson at home tucked in bed with Rick and take off for two hours of "me" time. The members of the team are great. So friendly, all involved for different reasons, but many of us have so much in common! I kept up my run 5/walk 5 routine and was successful despite the weather being horrible! This was the first day I tracked my run! It was 3.13 miles. That is awesome! Sunday, I went out for a light run/walk (just about 2 miles).

Then I hit disaster. On Monday morning I was putting Jackson in his car seat. As I hoisted him in, I twisted wrong and heard my back snap. I almost cried right there. I couldn't breathe. Wow. It hurt. It still does. I wasn't sure what I was going to do. Good thing it was a rest day!

On Tuesday, my back still hurt. But, I told myself the run might actually help. So, I went and changed. Nothing was going right. My new pants (freebies from Moving Comfort the day before) were WAY too big! But, I tried to make it work and pulled my support tank over them to keep them put. Once out on my run my tank slid up, my pants fell down and I put my shirt on backwards, so it was cutting into my neck. What a wreck. And to top it off, I got a cramp in my leg 5 minuted in. Ugh. I did my 30 minutes and scampered back into the office. At least I went out!

(I run along this path—it is one of my favorites!)

Today however, I started over. I had my good outfit. My back was still bothering me, but the weather was perfect! So I went out again hoping my run would help my back, and that eventually my leg cramp would go away (yes, it lingered!). Here it is. The exciting part!

(Post run!)

Today, I walked for 5 minutes, then I ran for 7 (two more minutes than ever before!), then I walked for another 5, then I ran for 15 more minutes, straight. No stopping! And I felt great! No asthma, no cramps, back was good, so I just kept running.

Very proud of myself today!

I have also received a few donations! I am planning a big event at work that should bring in some donations! So, look for new posts on that coming soon!

Thanks for following my journey!
Stephanie