Attempt #2

I decided to give another try at running today.  I decided that I'm gonna take a bit of a break from the c25k program.  I almost think that starting on the treadmill, and then moving onto the track, is hindering my progression.  I wish I had started outside right away, even though when I started, it was super snowy outside.  I have a 5k in less than a month, and I've only run outside twice now.  I think I'm gonna just do my own thing now, until at least after the 5k and I increase my stamina. 

I downloaded an interval timer, but I set it for farther than I think I can go.  It's weird how different it is, running outside vs. running on an indoor track.  The track basically gives you the most perfect running condition.  The ground is level (except around the corners, which has an incline), there is no wind to deal with, the temperature in the building is always perfect.  When I run outside, I have the wind to deal with, the cold air messes with my lungs, and the ground is uneven, which makes it harder.  So I think until I run the 5k, I'm gonna only run outside (unless it's raining), so I can condition myself to be able to run the race.

So today when I went out, I decided to start with the interval timer, but I didn't like that thing, and decided to just run what I felt like I could.  I also decided, since I had trouble finding a place to run yesterday, that I'd just go on my street.  We live on a dead end, and although it's not the longest road, I figured I'd just run up and down my street.  Boring, yes, but at least it's outside and it will help me figure out distance. I started at my house, and ran as far as I could...which was to the end of the street.  I then walked the other side.  And once I got to the dead end, I ran again, and ran to the end of the street. I did this 5 times.  I know that's not far, but it was about a 25 minute workout total.

 I think I'll try to run again tomorrow, and maybe take Friday off.  I can't keep doing this thing I've been doing, where I run a day, and then take 2 or 3 days off.  That's not helping my progress.  I'm gonna run at least 4 days a week.  I have 3 weeks and 3 days before my race, so I have a lot of work to do in a short period of time. I think as long as I stick to my plan, I should be able to run a good amount of the 5k!