So I’m thinking about registering for
this 5k. I need to lose ten pounds before I start getting baby fat again. Hmm.
I need to get some motivation for exercising regularly, and paying $20 to be in a 5K might just do it. I worked in the yard for 2 hours today. That’s a good start. I’ve been tired, and haven’t gotten up early as usual for the past couple of days. That’s not a good start. I’m behind on a few things… but I weeded all around my compost bin and the back patio. I did not take “before” photos because, well, it was just too ugly. I don’t have any “after” photos yet, either, because I’m not through yet.
I guess I have two goals with exercising: I figure if I can get myself up early again, and go out for a 30 minute walk in the morning, then I can spend 20 minutes working in the yard/garden. And, if I am walking and gardening every day, I can get in shape enough to survive a 5K.
I’m kind of talking myself into this…
Try this plan: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
It worked for me, and I turned it into a (very, very slow) 1/2 marathon in the months that followed.
Thanks Laura, I’ll try that. I need something pretty low-key but I need a plan. I think Joe and I are both going to sign up for the 5k, so that will be good incentive to stick to it. I’ve only got about 4-5 months to actually jog and then i’ll have to stick to walking till after the baby’s born. That plan you linked to would have me jogging 3 miles in just over 2 months, which sounds great.