Day 4, 5, 6, and 7 Sorry I'm Behind!

Hey guys! Sorry I fell a little behind. I had such a busy day at work on Friday I couldn't write, and Saturday I was in Lexington all day, then yesterday was probably the most productive day of my life! So I am just going to break each day down individually!

Day 4: Thursday

On this day I had to run 2 miles. It was a VERY hot day and my goal was not to walk any this day! Well I did it! Here is my route!

I ran 2 miles and it took me 22 minutes...which i feel like is an improvement in time. I had a little motivation because I had just put some potatoes in the oven at Matt's and I had to get my run done in enough time so that they wouldn't burn haha.  

Day 5: Rest

Friday was my rest day and boy did I need it! Friday was an exhausting day at work and I had to travel home and get in bed since the next morning I had to wake up at 4:30 am. I blame my sister for this!

Day 6: Cross-Training

This was my 40 minute cross training day. I feel terrible because I didn't not do anything! I traveled to Lexington for my sister's graduation. I am now the proud sister of Dr. Keishia Embry DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy). It was a great celebration and I did get a little workout in because I had to walk from Egypt because parking on UK's campus sucks! So yeah I felt terrible because I didn't workout this day. I was going to make it up on Sunday and run 3 miles and cross-train for 40 minutes but I read that you aren't suppose to make it up and double your days up. Today is a Stretch and Strength day so I may just do some strength and cross-train today. We will see.

Day 7: 3 mile Run

Yesterday was a terribly hot hot day! I waited all day for it to cool down and was very productive waiting for this. I woke up early and cleaned my whole apartment before it was even time for church. I got fully caught up on laundry as well. Then after I made dinner I decided that I might as well get on my treadmill and just run inside while watching Keeping up with the Kardashians! When I very first started running I tried to set my pace on the treadmill to match my average pace that my Speedometer app tells me I run in. It is usually around 4.8 mph. Well when I set this on the treadmill I felt like I was sprinting. My treadmill is a little old so I don't know if maybe this had something to do with it but it was terribly fast. So I set my pace a little slower and started running. I had two episodes to watch since apparently I missed last weeks and was not aware. I started running when I had an episode and a half left which is about 45 minutes. Well I finished the first episode without walking (because there were no commercials) and it went straight into the next episode and there was only one commercial break! I was struggling but I made it and only walked for one minute then kept going. I got a big burst of energy for the last half mile and was running it pretty fast. Its been forever since I have ran this distance and I actually did it. I ran this in 33 minutes. I really think if I did this outside it would be easier for some reason. The treadmill made me struggle.

I am starting to think I can actually do this! I am building endurance quickly and for the first time I am starting to enjoy running! This is something I am doing for MYSELF. I never do anything for myself and I think it is enjoyable because I am. I got my first week down and week two begins today! I am looking forward to it. I just wish that this weather would cool down and stay cool. I have 54 days to go until the big race! I am getting more excited, nervous, and confident as I go! I hope everyone has a great day. Get out and exercise!

Until Tomorrow...Just Keep Running