Saturday, January 2, 2010

5k Training

Today I graduated from the couch to 5k program. I ran my 30 minutes and with the 7 minutes warm up walk it took me to 3.1 miles which is a 5k. Now I will be redoing the program to increase my speed from 5.1 to 6 on the treadmill and hopefully at the end of February I will be running a 5k in 30 minutes without the 7 min warm up included.
It is really a great program for non runners, I couldn't even run 1 min in the beginning and it isn't like i was a couch potato. I have been doing a cardio class since September when I started this program in November. My mom, friend and hubby are now starting the program. My mom has done week 1! So that is the update of my 5k program, maybe this time next year I will be running a 10K, now that would be amazing! On another note;

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! We had a wonderful new years eve with friends over at our home. We ate a ton and played some fun games. The next day the family stayed in their pj's, watched the parade on t.v., took down the Christmas tree and ornaments, played some board games the kids got for Christmas and ate appetizers. We all agreed it was a great way to relax and should do again next year. The girls couldn't believe that they were allowed to stay in their jammies. My favorite part was eating shrimp, spinach dip, veggies, hummus, chips, pigs in a blanket and just hanging out at home with no where to go. A new family tradition for sure. Wishing you all an awesome 2010 and hopefully we will be bringing some kiddos home from Bulgaria.

4 comments:

amie said...

Awesome!!!! Keep up the running, it seems to be addictive. My hubby has been running and will join my on the half-marathon in April and my oldest son Ryan is on the move for a fun run!!! Sounds like New Years Eve was fun and relexing! By the way we are will AGCI, so we use VESTA in Bulgaria

growing our love... said...

Hi there!
That is great! Would you mind sharing the program that you are using? I would love to start back. I have been a couch potato for some time now and would love to get back in shape!!! Thanks

Happy New Year...

Chris Haven said...

Donna, I tried leaving you a comment on your blog but it wouldn't work. I use couch to 5k, look it up on the internet. Good luck

growing our love... said...

Thanks..I will look it up right now.
Today was my first work out in awhile. Good Luck!