C25K – W1D3 (repeat)

Is there anything better on a rainy day than cuddling on the couch with a good book or watching a movie?

Yes, getting out despite the rain to run for good 20 minutes, enjoying fresh spring air, green grass and having the trail all to yourself, then coming home, taking a nice hot shower, putting on your favorite and having a cup of green tea (actually this is what I am doing right now as I write). Awesome!

What I did today:

Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.

It was my first time running in the rain (childhood fooling around doesn’t count), and I actually liked it. So, week 1 of The Couch-t0-5K Training Plan successfully completed. Now go on for week 2, and 3 months till the race.

Another thing I thought about today was smiling. I found it easier to work out and run when I smile. Hence this little motivational image:

C25K – W1D3

Completed the first week of my Couch-to-5K Training Plan:

Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.

This time I felt very tired. I also realized I need to buy a sports bra – will look for one this weekend.

To keep myself on track I am posting this coolness from Jillian’s FB page. Some motivation required.

Women’s Day

Women’s Day today. Although we don’t celebrate it here in the States, I always wish Happy Women’s Day to my Russian girlfriends here and back in Russia. For me personally it turned into Women’s Friendship Day: I am very happy to hear from other girls – friends, colleagues and just acquitances – and share this special women’s power we all possess. Plus, it is a great reason to remind ourselves we are the best.

 

Sportswise I did Level 1 of Jillian’s “30 Day Shred”, and also shared a cool motivational pic from her Facebook page.  Many girls on FB liked and shared it too. True message, that’s why.

Thinking I will be reposting some great motivational pics. Feeling good and very committed to delivering results.