Part of my New Year Resolution is to continue the weight loss that I started in October of 2012. I started this year 20 pounds lighter than the previous year. I want to start 2014 in a normal weight body (aka Skinny!)
I was ambitious and found a C25K (Couch to 5 K) program that I wanted to start. This is embarrassing, but after reading through the program, I realized that I could not run a 5k in 6 weeks no matter how well written the plan was. I have never been a runner. The biggest reason why I chose another program is that I am a quitter sometimes. I quit when the challenge seems too overwhelming! To prevent myself from quitting a program that would seem overwhelming, I went on a hunt for a program that would keep me running, but at a pace of a beginner that has never run!
I found the Four-Week Beginner Training Program to Run One Mile {Click Here to view the program} and looked it over. For once, I found a program that was doable for someone like me that has a hard time trying to run! This is a program that is at my level that will challenge me, but will not offer a challenge that I will not be able to achieve.
The great news is that today I ran a quarter of a mile!!
I have to thank my sister Angie, who is my motivation and also will run (snail run) at my pace! I have watched her complete races that range from 5k to a Marathon!
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I know that if you put your mind to it, you can do it!
I am pretty sure I will complete this. After this, I will start the 2 mile program. One of these days, I may actually be a runner! Amazingly, my knee didn't cause me any problems on this run!
Congratulations Brenda! A Quarter of a mile is a great achievement! Everyone is different and it sounds like you've found a program that suits you! It's wonderful too that you have such a supportive sister who will run with you and support you! Keep going and good luck! :)
Good luck on your goal and that sounds like a great program. I too am guilty of quitting before I start. Thanks for linking up too!
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