little by little

Yesterday (Wednesday, day 3) was my "off" day. I don't know how to take a day off, so I did a P90X dvd: shoulders and arms. Oh, how I needed it! My arms are sore, but I'm looking forward to the results:)

Day 4 (today) goals: 5 mile run @ 9min pace and P90X legs and back

I was up at the crack of dawn to run. It was still dark outside. So I had my volume down on my ipod and was armed with my mace... it's a little scary out there at 5:40am!  I saw bats flying around and got to see the sky lighten. I ran 9:21 minute miles. Not very close to my goal, but still 9 seconds faster than Tuesday's run, so still pleased. I tend to set high goals for myself!

After my run, I sipped on some cytomax and started plugging away at my P90X dvd. I survived lunges, squats, pull-ups, etc. It was tough, but worth it! I need to get defined, not just cardiovascularly fit. At least that's my goal:)

Today's accomplishments: 

1. 5 mile run @ 9:21 pace (47:00)
2. P90X legs and back

I am competing in a 5k this Saturday. I am nervous. Last 5k I competed in, I placed 2nd in my age category and averaged 7:14 a mile. I'm nervous that I can't match or beat that time. I'm going to give it my all and do my best. That's all I can do! I'd love to run another 5k in 22 minutes, but I'm going to allow myself / give myself room to add a few minutes on to that time, since I've only been running for 2 weeks after taking off a month due to surgery.