A nice trail

Didn't get a 3rd workout in last week, so this week I'm determined to get in 3.

Monday - 3 miles (mostly jogging)
Wednesday - 3 miles (mostly jogging)

Today I ran in a new location. Rather, it's another, farther away, section of a trail that runs near my house. The difference between my section and the other sections is that the other sections are actually maintained. The part I ran today is a lovely packed gravel path, very shady. It rained all night last night and there was only one puddle on the path that required me to get my feet wet. (This would be the reason I did NOT run in my usual location - it would have been very muddy.)

Both times this week, I made the kids come along, though they only went about 2 miles, and they mostly walked. I figured it's been a while since I made them run, so we need to ease back in.

I plan to run again on Friday. And maybe tomorrow, I will play in the water at the beach.

Added a Loop

Brisk walk to begin.
Sprinkles of rain.
Temps in mid-60's.
Echo in the Bone playing in my earbuds.
5 loops, mostly jogging.
Slower walk home.

= 3 miles

Feels good.

More Jogging

Accomplished:
Monday - 2.5 miles (1.75 jogging, the rest walking)
Wednesday - 2.5 miles (1.5 jogging, 1 mile walking)

Nothing with the kids - hard to work around soccer schedules and field trips. We will get back to it though. I'm not giving up! Soccer is done this week and we have all of June & July before David starts soccer. I want him in excellent condition.

I'm thinking about joining a women's soccer league. Am I insane?

Also tempted to do some kind of push up challenge that Jennifer is doing.

Couch to 5K - W1D1

Started Couch to 5K with my kids today, against the older two children's wishes. They are 13 and 15 and sooo not thrilled. The eight and ten year olds were much more excited and compliant.

Today's goal was to walk 5 minutes briskly then alternate 60 seconds of jogging with 90 seconds of walking until 20 minutes has elapsed. I pretty much pulled my 13 yo daughter along with me. But she did it! And so did we all.

I've done a couple 5K races already - all running - so my role here is coaching my kids. I don't think my 15 yo will find it much of a challenge, but it will be good for him anyway.

I also walked two miles tonight with friends at a local park.

Sparkpeople tells me I burned 329 calories during these activities and exceeded my daily goals.