I am a struggling runner. For many years, I've wished to be a casual runner. Like one of those people who can just say "hmm, I think I'll go for a quick 3 mile run" and not have to worry about throwing up or dealing with an intense mental struggle the whole time. I have very consistently been attempting to run for the past year. I've completed the couch to 5k (c25k) program a couple times even. If you don't know what c25k is, its an 8 week running program where you start out with short running periods followed by longer walking periods and gradually increase your running and decrease your walking until you're only running. So in 8 weeks, you're supposed to be able to run 5 kilometers/3.1 miles in 30 minutes. Lets just say..... I haven't gotten there yet.
I have been doing a running plan that my friend and running coach made for me but I'm just gonna be honest, it's too advanced for me and I was starting to HATE running so I decided today to do the c25k program again. It just so happens that there is a 5k 8 weeks from this Saturday in my hometown, so I've decided that that will be my first official 5k.
I did the first day of the c25k program today and I feel great and proud about it! I hope that if you're on a running journey you will follow along with me and if you're further along on your running journey than I am, please give me all the tips and pointers please!
Also, I hate doing selfies, but I'm getting out of my comfort zone.
