K's been having a really difficult time sleeping through the nights lately. It's been pretty hard on us. We've been getting between 3-5 hours of interrupted sleep a night. John told me when he got home that he simply didn't have the energy to run tonight, so I'd have to go alone. The sun had just set. It really wasn't that late, it just gets dark so early now! Well, I have no idea where I drew my energy and motivation from, but it was there. I put on some long running pants, a headband, hoodie and my tennis shoes. I took John's phone with me and ventured out alone.
During my first 8 minute walk I searched for and downloaded a stopwatch app on the phone to keep track of my time. 5 minute jog, 5 minute walk, 5 minute jog, and what was supposed to be a 7 minute walk at the end was 11 for me to make it all the way back home. Perhaps I'll make that route fit into 30 minutes one of these days.
During my jog today and two days ago I realized I was imagining running the half marathon right then and it made me feel so suddenly exhausted I just wanted to quit. The thought that I'll never be able to run that long flitted across my mind. I had to mentally take the reigns though and tell myself that this is the very beginning of my training! Focus on baby steps. Don't think about running the half marathon. Think about what I'm supposed to be doing right at that moment. I CAN run for 5 minutes.
I won't say that I loved going out and running/walking, however, I surely CAN say that it was enjoyable. This is a good sign.
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