Most of you know that I ran my first 5k in April. I started training in December, and I have been running ever since (not always as much as I would like.) Early this year Dane was training for a relay marathon, and it was easy to keep up with my running schedule with him running too. However, now he is not running regularly, and I am finding it hard to stick with it. I really want to increase my speed and distance, and I know that to do that I am going to have to work at it. I love running, and it is not something I want to stop doing. So, I had to come up with a plan!

Last summer I started training for a 5k, but for some reason I never finished the program. (I stopped in late September...maybe it was wedding planning.) Anyway, I really enjoyed the app that I was using, and I decided that I would give it a try again! Get Running is a couch to 5k app that I downloaded on my iPhone. The app sets up a schedule of 3 workouts per week, and it logs your progress. Plus, I love that the app works with my music! 

Last night was the first time I have used the app since September, and I loved it just as much! I have started from the beginning, but I can already tell that I have made a lot of progress! I am looking forward to my next workout! 

What workout apps do you use? 

So...I am sure all of my Facebook friends are tired of hearing this, but I ran my first 5k this weekend! I don't even think I can explain how nervous I was. I have been running for the past 4 months, and it has been kind of a slow process to get where I am now. My plan was to get plenty of rest the night before (who was I kidding?), but I found myself too anxious to fall asleep...AND when I did fall asleep I had dreams that I was running! Not the most relaxing dream. However, 5 am rolled around and I was able to get right up (it helped that Dane got up to go sit in the woods.) 

My goal was to run the whole thing without stopping to walk, and I did it! It feels so good to accomplish something that you set your mind to. I am sure that I will be running several more this summer...after all, I have to try to better my time!