Week One Down, Eight More to Go

Week One Summary:

Miles logged - 5.86 miles

Total time - 95.9 minutes

Average pace - 16.07 minutes per mile

Workout days - Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Week one is in the books and it was...interesting. As a veteran of the Couch to 5K program, I knew what to expect and how to approach each workout. Adding the kids to the mix however, was a whole different ball of wax. 

We tried to prep the kids with how many runs to expect, how to pace themselves and how it's mostly a mental game-- that by run 6 or 7, they'd probably be all "MORE RUNNING? WAHHHH." At the same time, we didn't want to put it into their heads that it would be hard-- we just wanted to prepare them and let them know that a lot of distance running is mental. Your body can keep going but your head is like, "UHHH, LISTEN..."

All-in-all the kids took everything in stride (no pun intended). There was some complaining, especially on Day Two, but we pushed through and completed Week One with no serious issues. 

Part of the reason I'm so excited about this program is using these workouts as a teaching tool with the girls. To show them how to overcome mental blocks and to set small achievable goals for themselves. It doesn't hurt that J and I are getting some much needed exercise either. I've missed this so much and while Oldness and Tiredness have tried to tell me how comfortable the couch is, I haven't regret a run yet. It feels so good to be logging miles again. 

Bring on Week Two!