Week 1, Day 2

Workout Length: 31 minutes. Brisk five-minute warm-up walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes. Five-minute cool down walk.



Yes, finally, I made it to Day 2. Still a little while longer than what it should be, but I think I'll be okay.

I almost didn't go. I really thought hard about if I wanted to just sit on the couch and watch another movie or go for a run. I already ate dinner, so I couldn't use that as an excuse, and I wasn't feeling up for ice cream (no I'm not sick, I feel fine). After the horrible religious views on Dead Man Walking I HAD to get out of the house and go for a run.

I almost used the excuse that if I went running, then I would be getting "ahead" of Curtis in the program and that wouldn't be fair. Then, I remembered that the whole Jog/Walk thing of Week 1 was a little weak for him anyway. So, I convinced myself I would be catching up to him instead.

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WARM UP

Okay 3 people running the other direction, I get the whole "rebel" thing, let's be real. You look kind of silly running in the wrong direction.

I made a few changes to how I do the work out:
1. I doubled up on sports bras. Yea, one just isn't as supportive as two, and I was tired of being hit in the face.
2. I wore sweatpants instead of shorts.
3. I wore a small, light jacket.
4. I made my kick ass play list!

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RUN

About time. Is it just be or is a five-minute warm-up just too long? I walked like a lap and a half in that 5 minutes and that is from lane eight too!

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WALK

That wasn't bad at all. At least I have had worse. I probably could have ran for another minute. Probably. Oh look? Someone brought the kittens food. It's dry food, but I bet they are happy to have anything. Look at those three little things? They are so cute.

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Good, I'm not even tired. I need to get running. I wonder if next week they switch it up on you, 90 minutes of running followed by 60 minutes of walking. I really should have looked up this shit before I started the program, I have NO IDEA what I'm getting myself into; only the promise of being able to run 3 miles in 9 weeks.

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WALK

OH! I am breaking a sweat. WOW! I don't remember being sweaty the last couple of times. No, I take that back I was definitely sweaty, just not this early...

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RUN

Oh, you can't forget to get into the hot tub afterwards. This way, your muscles wont be sore in the morning. Actually, the hot tub doesn't sound that great. Maybe try the pool to cool off first, and then hop in the hot tub. That might be better.

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WALK

How many laps have a I done? I lost count at 5. It doesn't really matter anyway, I can't give an accurate estimate of how far I've ran because I am in lane 8. Oh well. Maybe next time, the three stooges over there will run the right direction on the track.

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RUN

OH! Mr. 50-60-70 is back! I didn't see him last time. It seems that this is a regular place for running. I guess it's nice. Quiet. Friendly. There are lights. No one seems to bother you. At least I don't think this is the Central Park of Tempe.

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WALK - YOU'RE HALF WAY THERE.

WHAT? Really, sometimes I think they should really make these work-outs longer. This just doesn't seem like a lot at all. I guess, it is half way, and I am at the point where I could quit. But I won't, I have to keep going.

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RUN

Oh good... That makes me feel better. Half way there, and I am this sweaty! It has to be all of these clothes that I am wearing. But, I have to admit, my legs aren't getting that itchy/tingling/burning sensation in them this time.

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My lungs hurt. Is that possible? Can your lungs hurt? It must be in my head. or it could be the double sports bra thing. It might be putting pressure on my chest. Well, it needs pressure to hold these girls down. What would you rather have, black eyes for a week or a few minutes of not being able to breath?

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I can't wait to get home and have a bowl of ice cream. I don't really need it, but I haven't had any today and it just sounds so good. YUM! :D AWW! The kitten have a Mom!!! She finally came out to eat. :D I wonder if they will ever let me pet them. I'll probably never get the opportunity. At least I know where I can get a free kitten if The Man and I ever decide to get one. FAT chance of that.

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Oh that bitch is back. The one with the spandex and sports bra. She brought a friend this time. A guy friend. Eww... At least he is ugly. Oh, what was that? I thinks he likes him, that look she gave was undeniably a "I like you" look. Curtis looks better. Why does she run like that? Short steps? It looks ridiculous! Pick up your knees!

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RUN

WOW! People are actually stretching? I need to start doing that. Really, I hear it is good for you. Plus, I want to be as limber as I was when I was 13. I can try. I think if I stretch for 15 minutes every day then, eventually (in a few years, maybe?) I will get there.

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Hey! New tall skinny bitch passing me! When did you get here? You're leaving already? What is with these people and leaving? I know I don't smell... too bad... Hey and the 3 stooges are gone too. They came on bikes? GOOD IDEA!

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RUN

I like this running thing, it's tough. I wonder what the deal is for next week? Like, what do they think I am going to be doing? Hopefully, not much more! Pick up your knees, Christie. Gosh, DRAGGER!

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"ONE. Nothing wrong with me. TWO nothing wrong with me..." Yes! Great song. Why can't the good songs come on when I am running? Come on time, hurry up! I want to run to this song, it is motivation! "THREE. Something's got to give."

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Oh no! You dirty 50-60-70 year old. You can't lap me. Damn it. Well, once is better than twice, like last time. What's that? He was here before me last time. SHUT UP! That is irrelevant to the point. Isn't this the last run, I think this is the last run. Pick it up!

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COOL DOWN

Oh the old man is leaving? That was a short work-out. I bet he didn't even go more than a mile! NO WAY am I going to get in the hot tub, I'm sweating more than a pig!

Metal Notes:

1. Always wear two sports bras it makes much more sense.
2. Don't forget to bring the f'ing water. WHAT is wrong with you?
3. Edit the kick ass play list. Some songs... not so kick ass.
4. Sweats/jacket works, wear it every time.
5. Invest in a bicycle.
6. Buy better shoes, but black ones so I can wear them while bartending too.