Week 4 Day 1 5K

I'm going to try to make this entry short. Especially, since I don't have any pictures for ya...but I just did day 1 of week 4 in my couch to 5k training. This is the furthest I've ever made it in couch to 5k training.

It includes running for 5 consecutive minutes, which wasn't easy at the time and for those of you who don't run and have never attempted it...quit laughing, this was quite the achievement for me!

Usually, I've had to quit couch to 5k training by now, not always because I wasn't motivated, but sometimes an injury would appear that wouldn't allow me to continue. I've had my fair share of knee problems and arch of the foot problems in the past.

Here are the things I've learned or that I am doing different this time around that may or may not have anything to do with having an easier time this time:

1.) The strength training I mentioned before of the different parts of the body for at least 10minutes prior to the run

2.) Tying and untying my shoe laces- I know this sounds dumb, especially to seasoned runners, but not everyone realizes (like me until now) that if you lace up your shoe by pulling on the strings like you would ice skates every time you put them on to go running, your feet will get more support and be happier in the long run.

3.) Bring a towel to the gym and hang it on the treadmill to wipe away sweat

4.) Be sure to hydrate (I've always done this one but figured it was worth mentioning again)

5.) Have the mentality that all you gotta do is keep going, soon it will be over and your body will feel great :)