Hey yall,
Caitlin here- Okay, I admit it- I hate running. I want to love it, I truly do- but I just don't. I think I enjoy being lazy too much. That being said- Ashley and I are beginning the C25K, which stand for Couch to 5K. It is a running regiment that is suppose to help you go from being a couch potato to running a 5K in 9 weeks- so just over 2 months. Ashley is suppose to start it today- and I will be starting it tomorrow. I must say, I am not overly thrilled, but I have chosen to live a healthier lifestyle, so it is worth a shot. Besides, I can't let Ashley start without me. I refuse to be outdone- REFUSE!!! *imagine me pumping my fists in the air while yelling this- cause really that's what i'm doing lol!) I have to say though, I may end up eating my own words. I very well could be outdone by her- and I kinda hope I am. This does not mean I want to do poorly or just give up- it means I want her to do exceedingly well. Once she gets to the east coast her and I plan on training together. This will definitely be a motivation for me. It is a lot easier to keep going when you have someone besides you telling you that you can do it. It also helps when you know you have to keep pace with someone. Thus, I am going to start practicing now- but the real work begins when Ashley gets here in Feb. I believe the goal is doing a 5K together by her birthday in May. We will keep you updated on our progress. Please, I beg of you- ask how we are doing- it is a great form of accountability. As yall know, I want this blog to be interactive- let me know what you think and how you are feeling. With that I leave you with this: What is your best motivation for working out? What is your favorite workout? Add a comment and let me know! Until next time- peace, love, and toilet paper- cause without toilet paper it is difficult to have peace and love :P Cait
I know a few people that have done this. I have always wanted to but I haven't found anyone to do it with. I know you live forever away but I figure an online buddy is better than no buddy. So is there a website that tells you all about it?? I can start tomorrow too. Let me know.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
ReplyDeleteI will gladly take on an e-partner- let me know the best way to support you and I will. I usually begin my workout right after lunch- around 1ish or so.
My motivation for working out is my new housemate. We each do a 1/2 hour on the treadmill or the stationary bike and then we switch and do the other one for 1/2 hour. We also go swimming a few times a week.
ReplyDeleteI want to lift weights, however, with my disease I cannot, so I have to find other things to replace that love of mine. =]
I hope that the start of this new project goes well for you!!! =]
I will have to start my workout out at about 3pm. That will give the hubby time to sleep and then I have to go to the college and run on the track. No way am I going to try and jog out in the freezing cold. I will slip and fall. Me clumsy :) I did find the site. It seems simple enough.
ReplyDeleteVicki: that is great motivation! How blessed you are to have a housemate to workout with!
ReplyDeleteAndrea: the college is a good idea- also helps you know how far you have gone.