I did it girls! I did the first day. I figured if I didn’t do it today, I wouldn’t start. I would just keep putting it off and putting it off. So, I got out of bed and did it. I wanted to do it before it got brutally hot outside… yeah, it was already brutally hot.

So anyway, I figured I’d walk down to the lake by my house and walk the trail there. From the driveway of my apartment, around the lake and back is 2.22 miles. So I walked down there and started the program once I got to the lake. I was doing really well… even during the first run. Right before the second, I ran into my group leader and 2 ladies from my group walking around the lake too. They were on their way back but were going to turn around and walk with me, but I told them I was doing a program and I’d catch up with them. It was kind of nice because every time I passed them, they would shout some encouragement. Halfway though, I started to hit the wall. It was getting harder and harder to run, and my brisk walk was no longer brisk. But I kept going. I found that I would have to stop running before he said too, but it was only a few seconds before. I kept going though. I was wondering why it was so hard to run for 60 seconds. Then when I was done, I figured out why…. I WAS DOING WEEK 2!!!! NO WONDER!! I had actually been running for 90 seconds. And I had heard him say 90 seconds each time, but never thought anything of it! I felt better after that. I actually CAN run for 60 seconds.

So then I had to walk back to my house… slower and slower with each step I felt. Then I got home…. AND REMEMBERED I HAD TO CLIMB A FLIGHT OF STAIRS. Ugh. I got in and collapsed on the floor.

BUT I DID IT!! I am very proud of this. And my feet didn’t hurt and I didn’t get shin splints. THANK YOU NEW SHOES!!! So Monday I will do it again… using week 1 this time.

I have a few things to figure out though… maybe someone can help me:
1. I have to figure out the best way to deal with the wires from my MP3 player. The left side kept falling out of my ear, which was sort of annoying. I put the wires under my shirt, but I’m not sure what to do yet.
2. I get “sausage fingers” when I run (or walk) My fingers swell up and only feel better if I raise them over my head. It doesn’t hurt, they just feel tight.
3. What to do on the resting days. I’m afraid if I don’t do anything I’ll not want to run on the days I’m supposed too. I may walk, or I may do Debbie Siebers for some weight training. What do you other ladies do?