Its the BEGINNING!!!

Well I officially started this week training for the big day. August 2, 2009 is the Chicago Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon. I am going to run it. I have a dear friend who has been trying to get back into the healthy groove and stated she wanted to do a race together. I need to get back into shape, the last few baby pounds and plus some that I added before the baby have crept back on. So what better motivation than a race that I can train and plan for.

So this past week, 05-11-09 was week one. This is what I accomplished:

Monday-3 Miles--walking with the little man in jogging stroller.
Tuesday-2 Miles--walking with the little man in jogging stroller.
Wednesday-Rained out...sucky spring.
Thursday-Walked around Farmers Market--maybe a mile???
Friday-Darn RAIN!!
Saturday-2 miles with little man in stroller.
Sunday-3.2 miles...all by myself.


I can tell you this, I am good at walking but, I committed to running this 1/2 so I better get back into running. My body and I are out of shape....my feet and legs are sore after a good week of walking. There are things I need to remember when I walk...
1. Pee before you walk trying to hold it for 3 miles is not successful...leakage after baby occurs.

2. There is chafing when fat rolls rub against sport bras...body slick is needed to prevent chafing.

3. Running with a big girl=ALOT of JIGGLE....

4. Blisters and callouses are necessary however, not cute for pedicures.

5. Husband's who drop you off and make you walk home as you wish are FABULOUS.

Some of my must have's:

www.mapmyrun.com is a godsend. You can map every walk/trail you take.

A good MP3 player and good playlist (need to change batteries and upload new songs)

Good Shoes and Socks-Check--Thank you hubby for my Birthday/Mother's Day Gifts!!


Off to the coming week--trying to get the following mileage in: RUNNING!!!

Monday-3 miles
Tuesday-2 miles
Wednesday-4 Miles
Thursday-2 Miles
Friday-OFF
Saturday-5K with the Family
Sunday-5 Miles!!

Hope you have a great week.....