I am going to die!!

Today I had this plan that I was going to run the entire 2.5 miles. Part of me knew that it was not possible, but if I think bigger then I can do I have to accomplish it sometime. I did really good today, however I feel like I am going to die right now. I just got done running about 25 minutes ago and I am still dripping in sweat. Literally dripping. It is gross. My legs feel like they are about to fall off and the upper part of my legs are really sore. I also have a headache, if you couldn't have guessed.

I think part of my leg problem is that I forgot to stretch before I left today. However, when I stretched when I got back I could barley do the stretch. I think I need to work on my flexibility and stretch more in general. Maybe I will try to stretch at least once a day. Then we can see if stretching can help the problem or if it is something else. (I could probably research a little bit and figure out some good key tips, but it just doesn't seem as fun!)

So I did end up going for the 2.5 miles today. I did it in 37 minutes again. I was trying to beat my time, but that didn't work. I also did not run the entire time, but I did do much better. I started off running and ended up going for 1.29 miles. YEAH! Such an improvement. I just keep thinking, "You can do this Katie, just keep going." It paid off. There was even a brief moment after about the 3/4 mile mark that I felt really good and thought I could run all day. I knew better though. I did end up running a little bit more, but it was the walk a block, run a block thing. So the total ran was 1.68 miles. That is great huh! This is just after 5 runs too!

However, by then end I thought I was going to die. I felt so exhausted and that I could not even walk anymore. I just wanted to keel over right where I was. Luckily I have the determination for now to keep on going and keel over when I get home! (even though I didn't) So some parts seem to be getting better and others seem to be worse. Either way I am going to keep on running.

There is one think I need to really improve on and that is my speed of walking. I tend to walk really slow because I think I am trying to catch my breath and relax. But I know I need to concentrate on walking quicker and keeping my heart rate up. I think about it at times while I am walking and other times I don't. That will be the biggest thing I work on next time. Maybe then I can shed some time off my run!

Toddles!