Running: Weeks 8-9

Well, my crazy-busy lifestyle has seriously interrupted my Couch to 5K training. I was just not able to fit in all the workouts this week. Considering The Referee and I are taking turns working across the 7 available days in the week, we hardly made it out to the park to run. Thankfully, I am at the end of the program. Weeks 8 and 9 are all long runs. I decided to combine them....sort of.

Week 8 is three workouts, running 2.75 miles each.

Week 9 is three workouts, running 3 miles each.

A 5K is 3.1 miles.

I am already signed up for my first 5K. So, I wanted to make sure I could actually run 3 miles before I go.

So, I jumped ahead at the end of this week, and ran 3 miles on Saturday, instead of the scheduled 2.75.

It went well. I am very proud that I accomplished it. The Couch to 5K program really works!

I noticed that my legs were real sore and weak afterward. I am not sure if it was because of the distance, or because of the sporadic workouts that week.

My plan is to keep working out to those walking/jogging DVDs at home, regularly, and go for long runs when our schedule will allow. Hopefully, that will keep my fitness up enough for my big race.