5K Diary - Week One

4/1-3/13: Having a very difficult time getting outside! Too many requests for my time, cold or wet weather, and just the fear that I won't be able to do it, has kept me inside. How is it possible that I cannot motivate myself and do that which I so desperately want to do?

What finally got me out there? A comment on my first 5K Diary post. I imagined Tami asking me how things are going and me having to say I had not started yet. I definitely did not want to have to give that answer! So, thank you Tami, for helping me get over the motivational hump. 

Week 1 Day 1 (W1D1): This is it! I am going out there today, no matter what!
I thought for sure there was going to be one more jog, but the app said "cool down" so I did, even though I know I could have done another round. My right knee has started slipping (it kinda bends all sorts of directions ie sideways/backwards, which does not feel very good and often makes me lose balance), so I may need to think about wrapping it until the surrounding muscles get stronger. Other than that, I feel great! Gemini enjoyed it too. Only took her about 1.5 times around the track to get the idea that she needed to stay next to me, no matter what her nose was telling her. Roxy was not happy about being left home. Poor Poochie, but those short little legs are just not going to go the distance.

W1D2: My knee has been uncomfortable since that first run. Not because of the first run, cuz this is something I have had for quite some time, though admittedly running did not help. Before going out this morning I scoped out the fridge (freezer actually), discovered several bags of frozen veggies. Am going to commandeer a bag of "Knee Peas" when I get home. Also, I took an extra green pill before leaving and will take my regular dose when I get home. (Don't worry, I know what I am doing.) Hopefully that will keep everything copacetic. Amazingly my knee felt absolutely fine while jogging! I am very happy it was not a painful experience today. However, the back of my ankle had some trouble. 

Looks like I am officially committed; I certainly cannot return the shoes after this

W1D3: The thermometer said 37F when I left this morning; by the time I came home (just about an hour later) it read 50F. So glad I removed that extra layer before heading out. Finished up with a bloody ankle again, though not as bad as before (there was less to rinse out of my shoe anyway). The Moleskin did not stay on; maybe a bigger piece next time? Strangely, I noticed that it hurt less when jogging (barely noticeable, in fact) than it did during the walking phases. Gemini was obsessed with the man at the track, who ended up about 20 feet behind us for the last lap. My left arm got a bit of a workout trying to keep her focused on me. 

Next week the jogging sections are going to be 50% longer. I really need to find a solution for this ankle, and maybe some strong smelling treats to carry in my pockets to keep Gemini's attention.