Running....

So yeah, I took up running...well it's more of a shuffle...I am slow as snot! BUT at least I am getting up and doing SOMETHING! Techincally, I am training for a 5k. I am doing a program called "couch to 5k". It's a 9 week program that makes you run at least 3 times a week and it builds you up from walking for 60 seconds and running 60 seconds for 20 minutes to running for 30 minutes straight! Last week was my first week. The jog/run 60 seconds was pretty tough the first day but it got easier. Today I started week 2. It is jog 90 seconds walk 2 minutes. But we don't walk 2 minutes, we only walk 60 seconds. We felt like that was better for us!! And we did it for 30 minutes instead of 20!! I feel like I did great! It sucked for the first 15 or so minutes,but it seemed to get much easier as the walk/jog went along. I even had enough steam to do my fastest sprint for about 5o yards at the end!!! I am pretty proud of myself today! I do get shin splints pretty pad, but I am hoping over time they just stop. They seem to not hurt as bad when I run on a kitty litter type track rather than a asphalt track, which we do on Sundays. I am looking into getting fitted for a good pair of running shoes as well. I pronate my feet really bad and it makes my arches hurt and my ankles hurt. So I am going to a running store prolly this weekend to check it out. I did get a pair of Asics last time I bought some shoes, because they are supposed to have the best arch support of the shoes out there...and since I bought some really good orthodics to put in them. My arches have gotten much better, but I just want the running store to let me know what else I can do, or if I need to change shoes.

I also only took in about 900 calories today! I know that is not really that healthy, but I am not hungry, so why eat!? I really need to get this weight off by August. I am going to Vegas for my friend's wedding and I want to be able to sit out by the pool and not be COMPLETELY embarrassed about my fat body! Also, I want to be able to buy new clothes to wear to work next year!! I have a bunch of old work pants that don't fit me now bc of my fat butt!!! I want to get back into those by next school year!!! Let's hope that all works out!! :)

That is all for tonight! I will come back soon to keep you posted on the running!! :)