Day 4 - On the run

Vicky: After a tough Krav Maga cardio class last night, I was feeling pretty run down this morning. Regardless, Roman and I rolled out of bed and got our tired butts over to Anytime Fitness at 6am.

Today's workout started with jumping rope. I was so happy to find a jump rope for short people! Roman and I attempted some double-unders (passing the rope under your feet twice in one jump).

After some fancy rope jumping, we were sent on our way down to Hemphill Park, where we were told to warm up by following the .5 mile trail.  

Then came the two-mile run. Yes, dos millas. My legs were still sore, but they got me moving. I just told myself that the faster I go, the faster I get this over with, so I ran. I took a couple of short walk breaks here and there, only allowing myself to walk the distance of two trees, then made myself start running again.

I finished in second with a time of 22:37; Roman and his long legs had a time of 20:15. Not bad, but not great either. I'm sure we will be training to improve these numbers. My feet are all blistered now. Joanne said that it may be time for new running shoes.

I am so looking forward to yoga tomorrow!


Roman: Our two mile timed run day. A good half mile warm up and a little pep talk mixed in with some light stretching and we’re off. It was so humid outside. It might not have not have been the best weather for a run, but it most definitely wasn’t bad. I made sure I paced myself, even though I am not in the best of shape.  I told myself that I wouldn’t stop and success! My goal was met! I managed to finish with a time of 20 minutes and 15 seconds. I hadn’t run two miles in so long that it was nice to do. I need some major improvement on that time and I know that by sticking with this media challenge and the group I’m with, that it will happen.