Getting back to it

I have really slacked on my running. And I am missing it. I miss how it made me feel ~ during, after and in general. 

The weather here is beautiful! Cold at night and chilly during the day. The leaves are all changing. Absolutely perfect weather and scenery for running outside! 

Since it has been so long, I have kinda lost my stamina. Well, not kinda, I have lost it. I was doing great before I hurt my leg. I could run 2 miles without needing to walk. But, not anymore. And since I don't want to over do it. I don't want to hurt myself again. I have to build my breathing back up. I have to take it slow. So I have reverted back to the c25k. We picked week 5. It was a run 5 walk 3 plan. And I think it was a good choice. My legs feel a little sore tonight. But nothing more than expected. I huffed and puffed during the run. But I know I will get my breathing back under control. I will build myself back up to running 2 miles and then some. I know I can do this. I want to do this. I will do this.

Me and my running buddy!! Our time is nothing to brag about. We got stopped by the same dear twice. And also got stopped by traffic twice. But besides the time, it was a great run!!

Happy Monday

I roped him into running first thing in the morning! He wants to run with me (am I lucky or what?!?!:) but with our busy schedules, it's either first thing in the morning or last thing at night. And I've learned, that if I run at night, it takes me forever to cool down, unwind and be able to fall asleep. 

So, hopefully, today started a new trend for us! 

I have not been running. Actually, last Friday was my first run since sept 19. I had ran a few times that week, but my leg was still achey, and I was in a slump. And it has taken me way too long to get out of the slump. 

Both Fridays run and this mornings run went good. Friday was on the treadmill, this morning was around the neighborhood. And I'm starting out slow. I was up to running 2 miles. But, I injured myself. So, for this week, I am running a mile. And then will add another .25 each week, as long as it feels ok. 

It's funny how it takes a good while to build up, and get your body accustomed to running, but how little down time it takes to lose it. Hopefully it won't take as long to build back up. 

Anyways, Happy Monday!! 

"If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don't spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it." ~ Priscilla Welch, Master Marathon Great

You are speaking to my heart Priscilla. Right now, I am the best runner I have ever been. And with each run, I get better and better. 

Friday Night Movie Night!!

Just us and the littles! Can't wait to watch this with them!!