More running than walking . . .

Yes, that right, I typed the dreaded "r" word. For some unknown reason I decided that I could do a 10K. Why? Whose bright idea was this? Oh, right, mine. Why don't I think these things through. A 10K is 6.2 miles. 6.2 miles! sigh.

So, now that I've told people that I'm doing it and talked people into doing the 5K, I should really start training.

This morning, for the first time, I ran more than I walked. Here was the routine:

• 5 min warm up
• run 1:30, walk 1:30
• run 3:00, walk 2:00 (was supposed to be 3:00, but I felt ready after 2)
• run 1:30, walk 1:30
• run 3:00, walk 2:00
• run 1:30, walk 1:30
• run 3:30
• 10 min warm down

Woot! (Wait, is that excitement about running?) My goal for the 10K is to run 5:00 and walk 2:00. Based on this morning, I think it is possible. Prepare yourself, there will be a lot of running talk until March 22nd.

But as always, I'd rather be swimming.

Happy, Healthy 2009!

Yes, I know, it's been a month since I posted. Nothing much happened activity-wise in December. Between work (my first exhibit Home Front opened), a cold, and the holidays eating well and getting exercise took a back seat. I did o.k. with exercise because Jemma does need a walk every day after all, but I had to stop running due to coughing. But it is a new year, my cold is gone, and the exhibit is open!

To start off the new year I'm doing a 30 day fruits and vegetable challenge. The goal is to eat at least five fruits and veggies a day. So far, so good.

Goals for 2009:

1. Lose an average of 1 lb a week.

2. Gradually work up to jogging for 5 minutes.

3. Swim faster. I don't really have a way to quantify this goal. Thanks to the comments I will change this to: Swim multiple 100's on the 1:30.

4. Get a "real" bike and ride faster.

Events for 2009:

3/22 - Mermaid Run, 10K: jog for 5 minutes, walk for ? minutes.
4/26 - Big Sur Marathon (no, not the marathon): 5K with Dad.
5/17 - Morgan Hill Sprint Triathlon: with a "real" bike.
7/26 - Catfish Crawl 2.4 miles
9/13 - Catfish Crawl ?
9/27 - Mermaid Triathlon Santa Cruz: I intend to crush last year's time.

Trying to get back in the groove

Work has been getting in the way, but I'm trying to keep things together.

Today, I was really feeling my lack of swimming. Between being sick and the pool closing, I've swam about once a week. This morning my arms just weren't willing to work. I stopped at one point to take a little break. My coach came over and I told him, "I'm outta shape." His response? "What are you talking about? You aren't even breathing hard." :-D

Today's Workout - 100s Day

30, 30, 20s
10 x 50s kick on :55 (geez, these just don't get easier.)
10 x 100 pull on 1:40
6 x 100 IM (these weren't as bad as I thought they would be.

Yardage: 2400 - I had to get out early and get my work done.