5K Diary - Gearing Up

2/10/13 - Looked into Couch to 5K app that friends have raved about. (OK, maybe not 'raved' per se, but they used and liked it and are regularly running 5Ks now, so it has to be good, right?) Reading the reviews, I discovered some comments regarding difficulty playing downloaded music while using app. Immediately I searched for and downloaded the Pandora app (works out for me since I do not want to add music to my phone anyway, but I really did not want to be out without any) (And honestly, it was not that quickly. First I read the reviews, then did the math of GB usage; I don't want to go over my limit! It seemed to me that at 30 minutes a day 3x per week, I would not be in danger, so I went ahead and installed it)

2/22/13 - Met with Nick (also known as my rheumatologist) for my regular 8-week appt, and ask about running. He said no problem, just start very slowly and get good cushiony shoes.

(If things seem a bit out of order to you, you are right. But I knew I was going to run regardless; asking Nick was just a formality. How fortunate that he was so supportive of the idea)

3/21/13 - Went to Bob's with my multitudes of coupons and Verizon wireless rebate cards (those things just pile up around here, but we really don't buy new phones all that often). Tried on at least one pair from every brand I respect (NOT Sketchers, cuz Princess A had a pair of those and they wore out in 4 months. Did I mention that Princess A ONLY wears sneakers for gym class? What a waste of money those were; I am never buying that brand again.) Had a moment of silence because I did not fall for any Saucony. All my old running shoes were Saucony, but not this time. Today I fell in love with a pair of Nike. I tried very hard not to (hence the trying on of just about every other brand in the store), but the Nikes grabbed me and would not let go. Nearly an hour later, my new sneakers and I were heading to the car. (disclaimer: new sneakers are similar, but not identical to the pic in the link)

(Why is this all taking so long, you ask? Because this is New England in winter; I am not planning to start running before April. Why rush?)
 
3/22/13 - At Curves this morning they were talking about a rumor that it is going to be a cool Spring. Not going to get warmer til mid April. UGH. I do not want to wait that long before I start. Looks like I may be starting in the chill after all.

3/25/13 - Got home late yesterday evening after SONE retreat. (Had to hit the rubber stamp store that was down near there. I figure if I am going to drive for 90 minutes to get to retreat, I am not leaving without a rubber stamp fix.) Oh. My. Goodness. Am I tired. So happy the quartet decided not to rehearse today. 

3/27/13 - Finally feeling somewhat human again after Retreat. Cannot decide, am I that seriously deconditioned from not being able to function for two days, or am I just still over-tired? Gonna chill the rest of this week, and hope to start with the exercise regimen next week. 

3/29/13 - Downloaded Couch to 5K app. I am sure you are wondering why I cannot time myself. But I know that if I focus on my own timing, I will also be focused on every footfall, and every breath and every... well, you get the picture. For $2.99, I can zone out and enjoy my run.