C25K - W4D1

Well. Today's run was.. interesting. Instead of snow, today's run included lots of rain (I can't say pouring, because I've seen it worse, but it was pretty steady), about 4C, and some really awesome wind. At least the sidewalks were clear, and the danger of slipping was very low.

This week is a 5 min warm up, 3min run, 90s walk, 5 min run, 2.5min walk, repeated twice, and followed by a 5 min cool down.

I think this is the most challenging so far, and the first time I've really felt tired after. That could be due to the little bit of Zumba R and I did yesterday..

C25K - W3D3

It was a bit warmer today (only -2 when I left), but it was also misty. It snowed again this morning, so the sidewalks still aren't that pleasant.

Week 3 done, and on to week 4 on Sunday. Yay!

C25K - W3D2

Ok Vancouver.. I was way happier with the weather until this past weekend! I love snow, but Vancouver snow is so wet that when it freezes it just becomes ice. Not to mention that it rained after it snowed...

I got up this morning and found that it had snowed again, and that it was -7! I ended up going for a later run than I'd planned, because I was hoping that it would warm up.

Didn't happen, and I ran in 3 shirts (2 long sleeved, one tank) plus a rain jacket, long underwear under my pants, wool socks, my light hikers and a toque and gloves. Brr!!

C25K - W3D1

I almost convinced myself that my run today wasn't going to happen. It snowed last night, leaving Vancouver coated in a few centimeters of snow. If it was further north, it wouldn't be an issue. But after it snowed on Friday, it warmed up a lot, and it's pretty icy underneath.

I went. I survived. This week is a 90s run, followed by a 90s walk, and then a 3m run with a 3m walk after, repeated twice. Not too bad! The 3 minutes is definitely a bit more tough, but unbearable.

Hope it's less slippy on Wednesday...

C25K - W2D3

Week two, done! Too bad the fractions still aren't nice enough for me to feel like I'm closer to finishing. At least at the end of next week, I'll be 1/3 done. Way nicer than 2/9ths!

Run today was pretty decent - a litte chilly thanks to the snow last night and some cold winds. The pain in my neck hasn't disappeared so I guess I'll have to google some stretches and stuff for that.

Looking forward to more of a challenge, and potentially actually jogging with R instead of leaving the house at the same time and meeting up because only one of us took a key..

C25K - W2D2

Today was a cold one! It was about 0 when I left, so I ended up wearing my full long underwear, along with my rain jacket, pants and long sleeved fleecy shirt thing. Not really my idea of perfect running wear.. I wish I'd worn mitts!

I'm feeling a bit tight in my neck/upper back but I'm not sure whether that's running related, or someone-has-the-better-pillow related.

C25k - W2D1

The start of week two. How fun!

This week will be running for 90s with a 2m walk in between. I think the point is to keep up the same amount of work out (half an hour, including cool down and warm up) while increasing the amount of running. I'm not complaining!

I've also set a goal: I want to be able to fit into a pair of shorts that I bought on sale last summer better than I do now. They fit, but I do have a bit of muffin top. Not cool!