Here goes- I'm holding myself accountable and updating everyone on my weekly progress. As I mentioned I was to begin my Couch to 5 K (C25K) program last Tuesday. Well, that kind of didn't happen and this is why....Last Tuesday following my last entry, our power went out in our neighborhood and the temperature was still hovering above 90* at six o'clock that evening. Not knowing what time our power would be restored and not knowing the next time I could shower, I forgo-ed the first day of training to sit under the carport in the shade with my neighbors until the power came back on almost 4 hours later.
Wednesday wasn't a planned training day, but I debated on whether or not to run since I missed first day of my program. Instead, I decided to sit in my yard and chat with my neighbor while enjoying a nice alfresco dinner that Clay had prepared for me. Clay had made some fresh seafood that we had picked up in town earlier that afternoon. He fixed Black Peppered Shrimp and Caesar salad for me and he enjoyed some fresh scallops. Much later that evening I found myself having the worst stomach ache in my life. Early Thursday morning laying on the floor of my bathroom, I convinced myself that I was dying from food poisoning. It was the worst kind of sick imaginable and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. If you've ever seen Drop Dead Gorgeous, just imagine the part of the movie were all of the beauty pageant contestants get violently ill from a seafood buffet, you would have a small glimpse of how I felt. It took me until 3 o'clock in the afternoon to make it down to the couch and regain the ranks with the semi-living. I am especially grateful for my husband for caring for me and acting as Mr. Mom for the entire day. I surely couldn't run on negative calories and I laid in bed looking pitiful for the rest of the day, the hour long couch adventure was way too much work.
Friday, I was still weak, but not sick and this was a major step towards feeling better. I took it easy and didn't run that evening either. Saturday, I figured that there was no point on trying to salvage the beginning of my C25K program, so I went around the neighborhood to the yard sales and our family attended a birthday party for our neighbor's daughter at the indoor pool.
So, TOMORROW I will begin (again) my C25K program. I'm excited about running, having some "me time" and avoiding shellfish for an undermined amount of time. Wish me luck as I begin this new adventure.
Wednesday wasn't a planned training day, but I debated on whether or not to run since I missed first day of my program. Instead, I decided to sit in my yard and chat with my neighbor while enjoying a nice alfresco dinner that Clay had prepared for me. Clay had made some fresh seafood that we had picked up in town earlier that afternoon. He fixed Black Peppered Shrimp and Caesar salad for me and he enjoyed some fresh scallops. Much later that evening I found myself having the worst stomach ache in my life. Early Thursday morning laying on the floor of my bathroom, I convinced myself that I was dying from food poisoning. It was the worst kind of sick imaginable and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. If you've ever seen Drop Dead Gorgeous, just imagine the part of the movie were all of the beauty pageant contestants get violently ill from a seafood buffet, you would have a small glimpse of how I felt. It took me until 3 o'clock in the afternoon to make it down to the couch and regain the ranks with the semi-living. I am especially grateful for my husband for caring for me and acting as Mr. Mom for the entire day. I surely couldn't run on negative calories and I laid in bed looking pitiful for the rest of the day, the hour long couch adventure was way too much work.
Friday, I was still weak, but not sick and this was a major step towards feeling better. I took it easy and didn't run that evening either. Saturday, I figured that there was no point on trying to salvage the beginning of my C25K program, so I went around the neighborhood to the yard sales and our family attended a birthday party for our neighbor's daughter at the indoor pool.
So, TOMORROW I will begin (again) my C25K program. I'm excited about running, having some "me time" and avoiding shellfish for an undermined amount of time. Wish me luck as I begin this new adventure.
