Since I was basically starting at square one, I decided to start with one of the couch to 5K programs I've heard so much about. I know I've already ran a few 5K's but it's been a while and this seemed like the best option to get me back up to where I was and allow me some time to start improving on my mile time before adding distance. I'm on week 4 and so far it's going really well. To be honest, I didn't think it would be that hard since I wasn't literally coming from the couch (I've been running for quite a few months, just not consistently and not far), but clearly I was giving myself too much credit because it has NOT been easy! I am improving on my time though which was a big goal with these first few miles. I'm also incorporating some basic strength training on off days. Once I'm done with the 5K program then I'm going to do the Bridge to 10K program which should get me back to a 10K by the end of November. There's a mentor running program thing in our area that starts in January for people wanting to run their first 25K so I'm hoping by then I should be at a decent point to start with them. Still trying to forget about the fact that they meet at 8am on Saturdays and run OUTSIDE in the middle of winter (Are these people crazy????)
With regards to the fundraising and all that, we haven't had our big kickoff yet so I don't have too much to share on that front. The outpouring of support from my fellow Engage Committee members and friends and family has been amazing though. People keep telling me how inspirational this whole thing is. . . .I don't necessarily find myself that inspirational but I do appreciate the compliment.
Now on the personal side of things. . I think I am going to be surprised at the effects this has on me. I've always been good at following through on anything I say I am going to do, but I've also always been good at sabotaging myself and not really allowing myself to live up to my full potential. I'm also really good at get comfortable and getting lazy. This is forcing me so far out of my comfort zone (physically and emotionally) that it's teaching me to push myself in other areas too. . and surprisingly, it's kind of fun! Instead of worrying about it or thinking I'm going to fail, I'm sort of just taking it day by day and looking forward to an amazing reward at the end. I'd say that's a darn good life lesson! I'll let you know if I'm still feeling so optimistic when I'm running in the snow. . .
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