My First 5K: Week 6: Shin Splints
This week started Week 6 out 15 for my 5K training. And along with it came – shin splits. Ouch! I actually had no idea what they were. I started complaining to my boyfriend that such a weird spot in my...
View ArticleMy First 5K: Week Eight: Busy!
Well, this week has been a bit crazy. Newly engaged, traveling to see family and venue spaces...what a whirlwind! I’m writing my 5K post at 10pm instead of my usual afternoon slot – which was booked...
View ArticleMy First 5K: Week 9: More Health
A few weeks ago I talked about an issue I have been having with my heart, and how working out is so important for anyone’s health. I actually got serious about keeping a regular workout routine since...
View ArticleMy First 5K: Week 10
Week 10 of my 5K training is in the books. I’m getting pretty anxious to run this race, but I still have 7 weeks to go! I can notice that my body has become used to running, which is obviously great....
View ArticleMy First 5K: Week 11: Running Shoes
With the Color Run getting closer, my attention has shifted to my running shoes. I am currently training in my Reebok Toning Shoes – and if you hadn’t read my post about them, I would suggest it. While...
View ArticleMy First 5K: Week 12: Ouch, My Ears
I completed my 30 minute run outside yesterday, and I ran into a big problem. I’ve run outside off and on throughout my training, and the weather has been warm, warm, warm. Now the days and especially...
View ArticleMy First 5K: Week 13: Cotton Balls
Last week I was talking about my ears, and the issues that I have with pain when I am running outdoors. Well, last week the fiancé and I went running outside again, and I stuck just a small piece of...
View ArticleMy First 5K: Week 14: What Comes Next
In just three weeks, I will be running in my first 5K. I’m excited, I’m a bit nervous, but if anything – I feel prepared. I’ve been doing plenty of training that last few months, I can run the 3 1/2...
View ArticleMy First 5K: Week 15: Training on Vacation
Two more weeks to go before The Color Run comes to Des Moines! My training schedule this week and next is a little shifted around. I usually run on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday’s, but we had a...
View ArticleMy First 5K: One Week To Go!
One more week! I am currently on vacation as I type this; sitting at my sister’s house watching her Labordoodle run around looking for food scraps and my youngest nephew trying to wake up my fiancé so...
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