Week 9 -- Going Strong

Max Distance: 1.92 miles

Weight loss so far: -2

Weight loss this week: -2

I am so proud of myself! I moved on to the next week on the training schedule, which was week 4. This is where I start jogging more than walking. The first day, I didn't quite make it. On my second 5 minute stretch, I only made it to 4 minutes. But on the second day, I made it all the way through! So, out of a 30 minute exercise, I jogged 16 minutes!

I was feeling so good about myself, until this skinny b*@$( got on the treadmill right in front of me. My pace jogging was set at 3.8 on the machine. She got on and started running at 5.8! I had to remind myself that a) I am new to this and b) I am 40 lbs overweight while she does not have an extra pound on her. I am not worried about speed right now. As my sister said, "I'm a completer, not a competer."

I figured it out, and if I can make it to the gym twice a week, I should be able to complete the program by September. My goal is to be able to do a 5k race by the end of the year. I know that doing a road race is different than running on a treadmill, so this will give me some time to practice outside.

Anyway, I am really proud of myself! Keep it up Heather!