I mean really, I have been working out for near a year now (Pilates and elliptical). I am in better shape then I look for sure. At least that's what I thought before I set out this afternoon for a 5k training session thanks to Lozilu.
The plan was simple:
Get dressed in cute work out clothes
Put Jax in stroller
Go outside and walk 5 minutes
Jog/ Run for 2 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Run/Jog 2 minutes
Walk 2 minutes
Run/ Jog 2 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Run/ Jog 2 minutes
Walk 9 minutes
Come home feeling Awesome
However this is how it went
Put on cute work out clothes, but oh wait they are dirty. Put on a pair of sweats and husbands shirt.
Look for good running shoes, only find one.
Find 2nd pair of running/walking shoes with funky walking bumps.
Clean stroller because it has been sitting unused in garage for nearly ever.
Put Jaxon in stroller who is, thankfully really excited to go out.
Look for sun glasses that I always lose...always...
OK OK I am now on the road, commence walking.
Arg almost just twisted my ankle in a hole in the road.
Arg almost just twisted my ankle in a hole in the road.
5 minutes of walking down. It is a little toasty outside in this mid day heat.
Whew 2 minutes at a slow jog done... maybe I should have peed before going out.
Man I do not think 3 minutes is enough time in between "running".
What is going on with this stroller wheel while I "run" ? Oh good its flat.
Hmm well it works fine if I just walk and Oh my word am I sweating! Why is the sun so hot?
Maybe doing this in sweats and a heavy shirt right smack in the middle of the day was a bad idea.
Alright I clearly cant "run" today because I wore shoes that feel like they are slipping off.
Oh look I hit a mile.... nearly 19 minutes later.....
Wooowww I really am not prepared for a 5k.
Maybe I should just give up... Nope not gonna happen. I will be better prepared tomorrow.
Alright Ashley 22 minutes down turn here and go home that's good enough.
Don't be silly girl keep going finish the 30 minutes
Why are so many people out on there porches!? Can they tell I am dying?
Calves stop cramping I am only walking.
Wowza I gotta pee.
Woop Woop turn the block and Jog for 2 minutes you can do it!
Thats right the front wheel is flat. Doesn't matter lean the stroller back
Ok maybe just one minute.
Thank you Jesus I can see my house.
Oh good more people.... yeah sure walk behind me... pretend you are not dying woman, suck it up.
Get the stroller up the porch. Wow that wheel really doesn't want to participate with me and oh sweet glory I have to pee!!!!
Unlock the door, get in the house.... Noooo! Why isn't the key fitting? ... oh its the car key...duh
Ok I'm in. get Jax out of stroller. Why are there shoes everywhere?
Climb over baby gate run upstairs and go pee.
Change pants, because I have had 4 kids and well yeah, done.
Drink some berry tea and take a selfie to show how horrid I look.
I was so red and sweaty
All in all things could have gone better, but I stuck it out for 30 minutes. Tomorrow will be better. Today I learned some valuable lessons and will be changing up some things. I will not give up. After all I have four weeks to get better at this. My goal is to finish the 5k not be the first to finish. Please if you have any tips or tricks on this whole process please feel free to share. Clearly I need all the help I can get.
Love,
Ashley B.
