Couch to 5k...

Last fall some time, we decided that we were going to do a 5k. Now I am NOT a runner, never have been. Even when I was in the best shape of my life running was not something that was easy for me. Dance for hours on end? Sure. Run from here to there? Not so much..

Still...I wanted to set a fitness goal and work towards it. I have always been a goal oriented person, so I figured if we set a goal, and invested some money into it I'd be more inclined to really work toward it. Well, we decided to do the Expedition Everest 5k at Disney's Animal Kingdom in May. It has obstacle courses at every mile and a scavenger hunt at the end to find the Yeti and the after party. At least I will be amused during the 5k if nothing else.

This past week was week 2 of the "training" so to speak. Jay has been adamant about having us run outside, since the race will be outside. He has a point, but it has been more difficult for me. The pollen has been awful, so breathing is an issue, and for some reason the run portions just seem much longer outside.

One of the days, I couldn't be outside without having itchy eyes and sneezing, so we took to the gym. One of the treadmills was taken, so I decided I would just take the elliptical. Figured it would be a nice break for me knees. I kept the same pacing as if I would on the treadmill, and felt good after. The next day I went to teacher Zumba, where our music teacher worked us hard. Woke up yesterday and holy soreness batman! My sides and abs were killing me, as well as my calves and shins. Saturday was also Day 3 for the week, and let me tell you...my body did not want to do it. I forced myself to go and do it (even without Jay) and felt very accomplished after.

This morning I am still sore, but welcome it. I haven't felt this way since we did P90x a couple of summers ago. I am doubtful that I will be able to run the entire 5k - not because I am pessimistic, but because I am realistic about my body, but I want to try to run most of it and will continue to train to do so.

Here's to Week 3..