Marathon Training

Well, I didnt think I would actually do it, but I have started "training" for the marathon. My dad and I are going to run the 5K together in two months...and so we are training together. He has ran a couple of them so he knows what goes on. So yesterday at 3:30 I got my workout clothes on and grabbed my ipod and went outside, not knowing what to expect when running. I had ran plenty of times on the treadmill. I can complete a mile no problem! Well yesterday was the first time I had ran a mile outside. Let me tell you, it sucked. My breathing was horrible, and I think that was my problem. I need to learn how to breath. I didnt think I would finish, I kept thinking omg how am I going to run two more of these in two months. Am I actually going to lose weight (Ive had bad luck with weight lol) and I wanted to stop. Thankfully my dad was there with me and said, "Alexandria, you are not going to stop, come on we can slow down a little if you want but you are finishing this." And I did. I felt stupid that I am a 20 year old having her 50 year old dad tell her to keep running, but it worked.

My dad and I have worked out together before and had a lot of success. I lost almost 30 lbs in three months before from walking with him every other night. Hopefully I can accomplish the 30 lbs again! I want to lose 50 lbs! Yepp, it sucks I have that to lose. Well I have like 40 lbs that I need to lose, but the extra 10 is for me...I want to be a certain weight. So yep, thats my goal! Anyways, we are going to run Wed-Sun every week...two miles. Starting off we are running one mile and turning around to walk the other mile back.

I am going to need support, but dont we all? I am here for you and I know I have people there for me. We can do this ladies :)