C25K Week 2 Completed

I finished week 2 yesterday. I left the house just after 6 am and it was SO cold and windy! It's almost May and I still need a sweatshirt on when I run. It feels good to have not crapped out on this already. I know that sounds foolish, but I haven't exactly been the poster child for sticking to anything this past year.

I feel as though I'm making headway. My doctor has assured me that the diabetes is under control and I have made a lot of dietary changes to establish regular blood sugar numbers. I'm no longer obsessively testing 4 times a day because the numbers have been consistent across the board. I might test a couple of times a week. Given that the government only kicks in for enough testing strips to last about 3 months it's a good idea to not use as many if I don't need to. 

Another benefit I've noticed is my resting heart-rate is slowly coming down. I've seen it as low as 59 this week. Back when I was running all the time it was 40ish. I'm not obsessive about testing it, but my Fitbit measures heart-rate so I can't avoid looking can I? LOL. The Fitbit alone speaks to my obsessive nature - but I just see it as a lovely toy to have.

I sent in my registration for the colour run in August. I've paid so I'll do it. I think I will wear a tutu as well, so please do come out to cheer me on and take pictures. I think there will be some very snazzy snapchats flying around.  I really wanted to order an LED lit hoodie from CR - it was $40 and a good price for a hoodie of any kind, but I would have to pay $30 Customs fee plus shipping. Now we're getting a bit crazy for a fun jacket.

I don't continue with the program until Monday. I've decided that it's best for me if I do it without Della and since she's not a morning dog she doesn't mind me putting on shoes and leaving the house without her. She'll get her long run the other 4 days in the week.

Until next time!

C25K - Week 2 Day 1


I wasn't going to do this on a weekend, but because the weather in my area looks like very wet for next week, I decided to get out today and get Day 1 in. I may take the next 2 days off and return on Wednesday for Day 2.


I felt really good on this run. My new shoes are definitely making a difference, and I completed the task with more distance than my previous week in the same amount of time. I'm not paying much attention to how much time is walk and how much is run - I just listen to the lovely lady tell me when to transition. I haven't added a music track either. I might do that later.


The best result that I could wish for in this process is that my blood sugar levels have dropped a full point from pre-run tests and that's a big deal to me. I'm no longer in the diabetic range, but I will always have to test blood sugar.


I really wanted to invest in a pair of Hoka One Ones - they will be my next shoe purchase as a reward for sticking with it, but for now I'm happy with the less expensive Sauconys.

C25K - Week 1 Day 2

I woke up at about 3:30 this morning feeling awful. My head was stuffy, my eyes were itchy, and I had a headache. No way could I go back to sleep. My immediate thought was that I was getting sick and I would be calling in sick and would not be doing my run this morning. See how easily I can convince myself not to do something?

I turned on the tv and got comfy in my chair and immediately fell asleep. At least I don't remember any of the cooking show I put on to keep me company. When I woke up at 6:30 I felt better but still debated about calling in sick. I have a running dialogue with myself that drives me nuts. "I'll call in sick and go back to bed. No, I won't. I don't feel sick enough to stay home. Yes but I'll have to shower and get dressed and all of that stuff. Yes, but that takes a total of 15 minutes. OK. I'll go to work, but I'm not going running today. It's day 2 of week 1 and I don't exactly HAVE to do it every other day. The program suggests 3 times a week minimum. I'll shoot for that. Ok - get your ass in gear and get to work. No calling in sick." That dialogue plays on a continual loop until I'm actually out the door.

Once I got to work I was perfectly fine. I came home after my 4 hour shift, got changed, got Della hooked to her leash and headed for the Psych Hospital grounds where she chased groundhogs and I completed day 2 of week 1 and I feel fantastic.

I set myself up for failure. I know that. I also know that if it isn't a full moon yet, it's very close. (I'm certifiably crazy and we know these things...lol)

I'll be back pounding the pavement on Friday. I need new shoes - all of mine are flat.

Until Friday...

Couch to 5k

I started the couch to 5k program for the umpteenth time today. I will not give up on being a runner because that is the one thing that brings me joy on a daily basis. I give up for a while, and I make excuses for giving up, and I convince myself that it doesn't matter, that walking is good enough - but it isn't what I really WANT. I want to call myself a runner and mean it.


Whenever I've done couch to 5k in the past I've used the CoolRunning app. This time I was in a hurry to get going and I downloaded something else. There's nothing wrong with it, but it doesn't appear to work with gps, so I'm not able to capture correct stats. I like to be able to see progress. Next time I'll use the app from CoolRunning.


I had a tough time making Della understand that she couldn't go with me. I'll walk her after work. She wasn't impressed. She's too much of a distraction for me, and she is too easily distracted checking p-mail etc.


My end goal is to do the Colour Run in August. I may do other races as I progress but I'm not making any plans right now.


Last time I posted I talked about type 2 diabetes. I have it totally under control with diet and exercise. I'm cutting down my screen time at night so I can sleep better, and I'm working on stress and anxiety.


Depression is a nasty thing. You think you're fine until you're not and you let the wheels fall off until you can pull it together again. I can put on such a happy face when I'm about to explode inside. I know that exercise really helps me so that's another good reason to be doing some regimented training. I've spoken to my doctor about how I feel and she thinks it would be best for me to start pushing myself again because more meds are not the answer. I know she's right.


So...on we go.