C25K Week 3

5k Training Update or I didn't die!!!

As I had mentioned in the past, I'm following the c25k running plan. I finished week 3 day 1 yesterday and let me just say I am really proud of myself. To many, this wouldn't be an accomplishment at all, so go ahead and laugh. For me, this was a physical fitness bench mark, but an even bigger mental breakthrough. I ran for 2 intervals of a 1/2 mile without stopping and 2 intervals of short time high intensity. AND I didn't die! I had been psyching myself out over this workout for days.  

Can I do it?

Should I repeat an easier run?

What if I can't?

After all that, you know what, it wasn't that bad! My legs were burning toward the end and it wasn't easy but I did it! It's like a switch clicked in my head when I finished my workout. I am going to be ready for this 5K in May! 

I'll be done with the program by the 1st week of March, giving myself 2 months to  improve my speed. The color run 5k is not a timed event but I'd really like to keep up with my husband. :) I have a long way to go but if I can do it, anyone can! Challenge yourself today, before today becomes tomorrow!

A couple who sweats together, stays together

The hubs and I are at it again. We have begun the "zero" week of our 12 week couples health challenge together. Week 1 begins on Dec 30th and the last day of week 12 will be March 21st. We are doing several programs and I will link you to them below:

http://hundredpushups.com

http://www.twohundredsitups.com

http://www.coolrunning.com

My husband spent 8 years as an active duty marine and continues to serve in the Air Force reserve. He can run many miles and do plenty of sit-ups and push-ups but he is doing this programs with me as my partner and also to improve his form. He has gained a bit of a belly since we had our daughter and he'd like to get back to a size 34 waist. I can run about 1/2 of a mile before I'm toast. I can't do more than 5 sit-ups and lets not even talk about push-ups, ugh! 

So this week we are getting aquatinted with the programs so that next week (week 1) will go smoothly. During our 12 week challenge we will only eat at home or Subway, drink water, juice, or coffee, and eat more green food!

Jenn's (my) Goals for 12 weeks:

50 push-ups

100 sit-ups

Run 5k

Go down a pants size

Eric's Goals for 12 weeks:

100 push-ups

200 sit-ups 

Run less than a 12 minute mile and a half

(To get a better USAF pt test score)

Lose 2 inches off waist measurement

I'll be doing the push-up & sit-up challenge with Eric. He will be running 3-4 miles on his run days while I'll be using the C25K program. All the links are above. Join us for a better you in the next 12 weeks. Because you can do anything for 12 weeks!

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