Today has been a fun day. I spent some time with my good friend Hilary and really enjoyed it. But then when I got home all the light joy of the day came to a crashing halt. You know why?
Because apparently I’m running (at least partially) a 5k in a month. Less than a month, really. Who knew?
Last time I ran I managed less than a mile. And it wasn’t the most pleasant or fun thing I’ve ever done. So I’ve clearly got a long way to go. A long, long way to go.
But luckily I have a cool friend named Candace who bugs me about going to the gym.
Like today, when she sent me this text, roughly half an hour ago:
Gym in an hour?
Oh crap. She wants to go to the gym. I know I signed up and all, but really? I have to workout? Ah. I quickly run through possible excuses, realize I have none and reply “ok.” Guess I’m going to the gym in an hour. She replies:
Sweet. So excited. And you are gonna hate me. Just a warning.
Oh dear lord. I start to get nervous. I reply to ask why. She says:
Because we are doing training for a 5k. And it’s hard!
What? Does she read my blog? Does she know I want to run a 5k? Probabaly not. She is the runner girl I used to walk with who wanted to do 5ks together. She probably just thinks now that I’m back for a few months she can finally mold me into a jogger girl who will go to 5ks with her.
So in a little while I am off to the gym for some sort of workout. I have no idea what we are going to do or if I will be able to do it. All I know is that now I’m trying to get ready for the fitbloggin 5k. It’s a good distraction (as the many I have) from thinking about not being with Kepa.
Tomorrow I’ll let you know how the workout goes. If I survive, that is.
Let the running torture begin.
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We need you in the back of the pack with the rest of us SLOGGERS at Fitbloggin!! We dont need to run the entire thing!! we just have to run as much as we can!! We got this!! I am totally nodding my head and smirking and making eyeballs like I know you would!!
smooches girl!! I hope the gym and your friend kick your ass!!
in the best possible way!
.-= jen (@bwJen)´s last blog ..mindful menu – week of 2.21.2010 =-.
We totally do have this though. I believe in the power of us to become sloggers!! :)
We are going to rock that 5k.
LOL!!! You can do it, Mary!!! One step at a time!!!! I can’t wait to meet you in Baltimore!!! #Fitbloggin Baby!!! Woot!!!
Love Ya Lots
Dr. Mo
It takes no effort at all for me to eat healthy..but when it comes to exercise..forget! I find it impossible to motivate myself. But, you CAN do it. and so can I. It just takes a little (ok, alot) of willpower.
you got this! :)
.-= amanda´s last blog ..Week One Official Weigh In : A Loss! =-.
I’m much better at exercise than eating healthy, usually. I like to eat. I like to eat the less than healthy stuff (aka sweeeeeets). But yeah… we can both do this. ;)
Good luck w/ the training program!!
.-= Alissa´s last blog ..WI at Work Day =-.
You can do this! Just jump in with both feet and go for it! The first day’s always the hardest, but after you do it for even just a few days it will start to get easier.
.-= Tania´s last blog ..Goal Pants =-.
I think that it is great that you ahve a friend to drag you to the gym. I bought a membership that starts in March and I am heavily relying on friends to get me there at the beginning.
.-= shelly´s last blog ..Salmon for Supper =-.
You can do it! I know you can! Working out isn’t torture, it’s fun! Even though it seems like torture sometimes, you always feel better later. :)
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..Monday Weigh-In =-.
Go, Mary! You can do it! Have you considered doing walk/run intervals? It’s what I’m doing to train for my half marathon, and it works really well for me.
That’s what we are doing. ;) I couldn’t just run straight… I’ve gotta work up to that! I need my walking intervals right now even if they are brief!
Good luck, will check back to see how it goes!!
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
.-= Chrissy´s last blog ..ChrissysKorner: Had a great staycationing in vancouver with all the olympic hype! The atmosphere in vancouver is amazing! =-.
5k sounds very hard but im sure you can do it! i prefer to work out by myself, but it definitely helps that a lot of my friends go to the gym, esp my roommate, because it makes it more expected and normal to do it, so even though theyre not working out physically with me, theyre still all helping to motivate me to stay fit.
did you get a real copywright through the copywright office?
.-= merri´s last blog ..Five Star Restaurants: Fresca =-.
No. But any creative work is generally considered copyrighted already, unless you say that it’s not. I think. I’m no expert in copyright law though.
Be careful…Racing is addicting. That’s why I’m training for a 10K in April.
.-= Cynthia (It All Changes)´s last blog ..Change of Plans + Goals =-.
Good luck, you can do it!
.-= Lauren @ Eater not a runner´s last blog ..Penguins, Lemurs and Kangaroos…oh my! =-.
Fun! Hope you’re not in too much pain after she’s finished with you, hehe. I’m contemplating running a race in June so I’ve been trying to convince people to be my running partners. Need to have the motivation of running with someone else!
.-= Sagan´s last blog ..The Living Healthy in the Real World Guide to Grocery Shopping, Part Four: Where to Shop =-.
Yay! 5k training is REALLY hard and somehow REALLY fun at the same time! I got my first ‘race pack’ in the mail today. So excited!
Hope the first day of training went well!
.-= Cathy´s last blog ..The Morning did not defeat me! =-.
That is exciting!! Good luck at your race!
no matter how much i feel like i hate running, it is so refreshing! thank goodness for your friend hilary! love workout partners! especially “mean” ones! :)
.-= Adrienne´s last blog ..Think Positive Month =-.
I’m hoping you are still alive!
.-= AndrewENZ´s last blog ..One Hundred Push-ups in a Row =-.
5ks are always exciting, and nerve racking. It’s been a while since I thought of 5k’s as anything other than a warm up. But this brought back the excitement of lining up for that first one.
Just be warned. if that running bug bites you’ll find yourself saying things like “Sure we can go out tonight. It’s just a half marathon tomorrow” and “hmm, that 10k didn’t feel like far enough, maybe I should just do another lap”
Good luck with it.
I hear ya- keep up the good work though! I need motivation to go to the gym too, so you arent the only one!
.-= Justin´s last blog ..Quickest Way to Lose Weight Free =-.
you are all killing me with the SLOGGERS tees etc.
if only youd be at disney with me.
pluto and I are most definitely bringing up the rear there…unless he has scr*wed me and decided to actually train.
It’s so cool you have such an enthusiastic gym buddy. I love that you let us in on your text conversation. I could almost feel Candace’s enthusiasm in her texts.
Good luck training for your 5K. It’s a great goal. I’m not much of a runner, but I’m sure the accomplishment would feel awesome.
.-= Derek´s last blog ..Wrong Way Weigh Day =-.
I think it’s great that you have a gym buddy now. She will be that motivation when you aren’t quite feeling the gym.
You’ll love it! Go you! you runner girl you.
.-= Kat´s last blog ..Could my day GET any better? =-.
I’m excited for you. Imagine how you’ll feel when it’s done!
I’m not a runner, but I’m in the middle of the couch-to-5k program and am actually liking it. No races, yet. Good for you!
.-= Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42´s last blog ..Sunday Morning Dream =-.
Torture it may seem at first, but once your systems gets accustomed, it will be part of your healthy habit. Nothing is impossible for a determined spirit. :-)
Good luck on training and prepping for that 5k! Last run I ever did was a 3k and I was pooped and sore by the time it was over.