10K - One step at a time

I had posted in December that one of my goals this year is to do a 10K run. Here is my update:

History:  For 2 years I had 5K as a goal and never did it so why not push myself and do 10K.  Lets start by saying I have never been a runner.  I did 2000m in Grade 7 once but that was the extent of my running career. 

Why:   I looked at my goals to find out why would I have this goal and I did not give any reason.  So why?  I have wanted to try running which is why I had the 5K as goals but if I really wanted a challenge, than why not raise the anti.  Nathan and Eagle were doing the Sun Run with school so why not join them.

Planning: I started a walk/run program I found on line and did that a few times. When that was not going as I planned, I signed up for the Online InTraining Program which also registered me for the Vancouver Sun Run in April.  I was ready to go.

Starting: The start date came ... and went ...and then I bruised my ribs and instead of letting them heal, I decided I would start the program (I know, not a smart move).  Well that put me on the sidelines for another couple of weeks.  Now I was getting really behind as I should have been on week 5.  Finally I was healed and ready to run, so I figured "I don't need to start on week 2" and went right to week 6.  FAILURE!  I made it half way through and then my knees started to tighten up.  But what I did learn was to stop and walk for the rest of the time. This allowed me to not to be injured and to take a huge reality check.

Ok  Really starting:  I went back a few weeks and started at the end of Week 2. I figured I could just accelerate my weeks.  Now Monday was Week 3 Day 1 and today was Week 3 Day 2 and so far its feeling pretty good. I was planning to double my weeks until I caught up but I am going to relook at this as well.  A small increase may not get me totally caught up but I will be close and I will be less likely to be injured so that is my new plan.

How am I feeling:  Nervous? Oh heck ya!  The Sun Run is only 46 days away.

What keeps me going:  I wish I could say that I could do this on my own but the best motivator that happened was finding a running partner.  Knowing that I will have someone to run with makes me get out routinely and want to succeed.  We really need to have partners that will help motivate us and give us that extra push in all things that we do.

See you on the mats!