training

today I started a 40 minute training schedule. I did a 5/5, 5 minutes easy run followed by 5 minutes walk x 4 to equal 40 minutes. When I finished the first 5 minute run, I was thinking to myself, this is going to be hard, I may not be able to do this, but by the time I was on my last 5 minute run section I felt like I could go another couple sets! I'm beginning to think I may actually be able to do this 1/2 marathon thing! I have thought all along I would do it, but I thought it would be really hard; more work than it actually is. I truly am enjoying this. Pushing my body to see just what exactly it can do for me.......it's an incredible feeling to start out trying to do something, not sure if your body can do it, and your body just keeps going. I can't really explain the feeling. I am following the training schedule pretty strictly. I have been throwing in some strentgh training on some of my rest days. I have also been doing 20-30 minute yoga sessions 2 or 3 times a week. It's like doing extra stretches. Feels really good on the muscles. I also go to my chiropractor once or twice a month, more if necessary. I get a 1 hour full body massage every 2 weeks. I'm trying to pamper my body to thank it for all I am asking of it lately. I've been paying more attention to my food intake. Drinking a lot more water and less soda. I think I'm on the right track!
Rally On!!!