I can't believe that it has been almost a month since I have sat down and wrote! Where does the time go, huh?! I guess November was a busy busy month for the Freestone Four. A fun month, but busy!
My sister and I have decided to sign up for a 10k run that is on March 18th. We were going to just run the 5k at first, 3 miles isn't far, but she was like, "Let's just do the 10!" I am such a supportive sister that I quickly agreed and thought after I hung up the phone, "Can I really do this?!" First of all I am not much of a runner, yes I ran cross country when I was little, I was even on a cross country team, we were called, The Chino Valley Flyers. But even then I wasn't the best runner. However, I know what running can do to my body and know that if I had someone to hold me accountable I would be good to go. Running is just about the only thing that helps me lose weight. So, if training for a 10k would make me a skinner me, then I was all IN!
We decided to download an app on our iPhones called, From Couch to 10k. A 14 week training program where you run 3 times a week. It combines running and walking until you gain your endurance and then by 14 weeks you will be able to run an entire 10k without stopping. So today was the day.....
Week 1 Day 1: It was a 25 minute workout, not long at all. It consisted of a 5 minute warm-up, where I briskly walked, and then it was 1 minute run + 1.5 minute walk (6 times), and then a 5 minute cool down. Looking at it before I started I was like, no problem! I was surprised at how this workout was no joke! It may seem easy just by looking at it, but it was hard work. Or maybe I'm just really REALLY out of shape?!?! Either way, I came home feeling accomplished! I was home before 9 am and my run was already out of the way.
I am suggesting this app for anyone, who is like me and is not a runner but wants to get out there and get their legs moving, plus the weather couldn't be more perfect for a quick jog!
Have a great day Friends!
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