Run Cheryl, Run!

I started a running program a few weeks ago. I started it for many reasons including being healthier, being in better shape, losing weight and just feeling better about myself. I have always hated running and I think the last time I ran more than a few minutes at a time was in high school....soooo long ago.

I found out about a running program through a friend on Facebook. I watched her post her status updates about her runs each week and I finally decided that I needed to do this too. I would stick it out until the end and then decide if I like running.

The program is called Couch to 5K and it is pretty easy to follow. I will say, if I can do it, then I feel anyone can do it.

I am currently in week 3 of the program and it is 9 weeks long. I can't wait for week 9 to be here and I am running 30 minutes straight. The great part about the program is you start out alternating runs and walks that are manageable and you build on it each week. Week 3 was the first week where I had to run more than 90 seconds at a time and I wasn't too sure I would make it through the second long run (those last 30 seconds were hard), but I did it and I am ready for my next run!

Another thing I like about this program is that I have never felt like I couldn't finish....at least so far! I want to run longer at times, but I am not letting myself get ahead...I want to do it right so at the end I actually enjoy running instead of feeling like I have to do it to get in shape.

I am proud of myself that I have stuck with the program (I realize I am still only in week 3) and I am always ready for the next run. I really want to be in better shape and lose some of this extra weight I have been carrying around for too long.

If you want to start this program, I would suggest downloading the app from iTunes and get going! Let me know if you have any questions or want to share your progress!

Until next time...Gig'em!