1 week away, 8.1 tomorrow!

Looking forward to 8.1 workout and the SHE show tomorrow.  I have decided that no matter how slow or fast I run and no matter how the run goes next Saturday, I am so happy of the direction I am headed.  I am scared to death about next Saturday, but I will face it with lots of support and love. Thanks for that.

Vicki

75% of the way through training! So happy!

This is a photo after my workout today.  I completed week 6 and I am so excited.  My plan was to do workout 6.3 yesterday, but I was exhausted and didn't even try.

All last week, I have been having doubts about my ability.  Today, however while I was working out, it hit me.  When I first started training for this 5K, I could hardly run 1 minute.  Today, I ran(jogged) for 20 minutes without stopping!  I had to remind myself that I had improved with every workout and that I would continue to improve with every future workout.  I can do this!

Thanks for the support from everyone, especially Tolli.  She is always there with me.  If you want to come walk or run with me, register at www.ioprun.com.

I am looking forward to a happy 50th birthday!

6.1 In the Books Thanks to Tolli!

I am so proud of myself.  18 minutes jogging separated by 1 minute walk at 6 minutes. I was tired and wanted to stop but Robb and Tolli helped me with the countdown.  I'm slow but I can somehow keep going.  Tolli worked out beside me and I want to set a good example for her.  

When my brother and a few others who happen to be a foot taller than me run with me on race day, I think they will be able to walk. Hehe.  I really can't think about that, I just have to keep jogging and I believe eventually I will be able to increase my speed. Love to All! Vicki

I put it off as long as I could.....

Today, Friday the 13th, started off not so great!  Actually, last night my computer started doing funny things when you touched the mouse pad.  I had lots to do including prepare a power point presentation for today.  I finally was able to restart an old computer that we have and finish the project.  It took much longer than I expected.  I also was intending to workout first thing but just didn't have time.  I went to my Pilates class with Scott Miner at The Loft and felt some better.  Straight to MUSC after Pilates where I was honored to speak to a great group of female dental students (oh yeah, 1 male was among the group).  They were wonderful and inspiring.  It brought back many memories of my dental school days (in the same classroom) 24 years ago.  I wish all of those women and MAN good luck.  If you are as lucky as I have been with your career, you have a lot of great years to look forward to.

After the presentation, I was hungry.  My protein shake and peach was wearing off.  I ran by the office to see a patient who was having an emergency and then went to Paige's Incredible Edibles (PIE).  Wonderful turkey Brie sandwich.  Enough about food, I needed to work out but just wasn't feeling it.  I picked up the girls from school and we went by C Wonder (newly opened store on King St.). The girls had a blast.  We got home and it was pouring rain and all I wanted to do was take a nap.  I went to my room and started said nap.  Several hours later, Robb was getting dinner and I realized that if I ate dinner, I would not work out until later. SOOOOOOO... I put my tennis shoes on and started the workout.  Today the workout included a segment where I ran for 8 minutes without stopping.  2 months ago, I would have been sick to my stomach thinking about it.  I started with trepidation but was soon realizing that I was able to do it. I walked 5, ran 5, walk 2, ran 8, walk 2, ran 3, then cool down.  At the end of my cool down, I ran another 1:30 at a much faster rate.  I was so happy at the end.

Everyone who has talked to me about this blog or what I am doing has been so kind and encouraging.  They all tell me that the beginning is the hardest time and once you get going, it becomes easier.  It is true and I do believe.  Every time someone tells me that they are inspired or encouraged by what I am doing it makes me want to work harder and stay on pace.    THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!  I don't want to turn 50 (UGH!) but when I do, if I can say that I have accomplished my goal, it will make it a little less painful.

Woohoo!!  My goal this weekend is to do 5.3 tomorrow and 6.1 on Sunday.  Let you know how it goes!

Vicki

I'm stoked!

I just finished week 5 day 1 of Couch to 5K.  Everything was comfortable and I feel right in schedule.  

Talked to my brother, Mitchell today.  He is coming to CHS to run with me.  I have also been encouraged by friends who have been so positive.  I did learn the part of the 5K that I'm running has an incline.  Kinda Scary but I think I will go and try to run that part of it before October 5.  

Feeling Stronger and more determined!

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Vicki

Ready for the week😄

Had a great weekend here in Charleston🌞.  Saw some great friends and great football!  Go Terriers and Tigers.  I am starting my 5th week of Couch to 5K (app to train for 5K) and I'm more excited.  I am still trying to convince myself that I can run for 35 to 40 minutes without stoping if I'm being really honest. My baby brother, Mitchell Tatum is coming to run with me on October 5.  I know some of my friends will be there too.  I think that is what keeps me so positive about this goal.  I know to a lot of people a 5K is not that big of a deal.  It is to me. I am determined that I will succeed. Thanks for your support.

Vicki

Thanks for all of your encouragement!

I have let the cat out of the bag and I actually feel ok about it.  I am determined to run this 5k and with all of the good advice from friends, I know I will succeed.  I was getting lunch today, and I saw this sign.  I believe this!  Sign up to run with me.  Have a great weekend.  Tomorrow morning is 4.3 Couch to 5 K!

One Month from Today - It's On!!

I have made a commitment that BEFORE I turn 50 on October 9, 2013, I will run a 5K. Many of you have said that you will help to support me by running or walking with me.  I am going to run a 5K on October 5, 2013.  

This blog is about my training and preparation to go from a Non-Runner to a Runner.

I appreciate all of you who have given me your support.  I need all of the encouragement that I can get!