So last Saturday I decided “this” was the day to try my run.  If you recall in my last post  I mentioned that I would like to give it a try and try I certainly did!

I have this interval mp3 that’s actually for walking, 1 minute moderate walk and 30 seconds fast.  I used this to time myself on my run.

I was quite proud of myself.  We have a park nearby that is exactly 1.9 km around.  I jump in my car (I do have to drive to it) and head out bound and determined to do this.  Then comes the rain…just a drizzle but I’m thinking “boy, if I get half way and the clouds open up, I’m in trouble”.  “Never mind, I’m doing this rain or shine!” (this little discussion in my head)

Anyway, I get there, park and rev up the music…off I go!  The warm up is about 5 minutes, then the first 1 minute walk..all good so far.  The first 30 second fast interval..hmm not ready, I’ll walk faster for this one.

Ok, back to 1 minute walk, feeling good and ready to run…30 second interval…I pick up my feet and RUN!  It’s not a fast run, rather a feet barely leaving the ground run, but it’s a run none-the-less.

I mananged to do the intervals all the way around the park (remember it’s 1.9km) and back to my car.  As I got closer to the end, my pace slowed a bit, but I just kept telling myself to keep going…Biggest loser folks can!

Now I’m excited to try it again.  Everytime will be that much easier until the day I can run the full 1.9k.

~Toresa

ps.  I’m happy to report that it did not rain:)