At the end of Week 0 (Stacey)

I'm deciding to call this Week 0 because according to the 12 week training plan, I start next week on Week 1. I did the work of Week 1 this past week, more or less anyway.

But I declare this week a success! For the following reasons:

• Today I was able to complete 2 miles, running the whole way, something I was unable to do 5 days ago.
• I ran 4 times this week, for a total of 9.5 miles.
• I've been eating more fruits, especially after working out, like a good runner.

I do need to be better about a few things:

• Finding some good stretches for my hip. That's my biggest physical complaint at this point. Oh, and band-aids for the blisters developing on my arches and toes. (Yes, I know, two very random places. I'm baffled too.)
• Not being so whiny about working out ahead of time. My propensity to complain is a character flaw of mine and this is as good of a way to practice being better as any.
• More veggies! Om nom nom.
• Make a playlist for myself. Could help with pacing as well as listening enjoyment.

Anywho, I ran 2 "easy" miles today in 26 minutes. No respiratory distress or super bad cramps. Just a mildly upset stomach afterwords, which i attribute to eating a little too close to the start of my run.

Tomorrow is my first day of rest since Wednesday and I am looking forward to it.

Peace and blessings. Peace and blessings.