Week 11: Session 2, another failed run

I haven't run since Monday, my right shin has been really bugging me and I decided to give my legs a rest. 

Today was supposed to be a run day, my legs felt better BUT not 100%. 

On the treadmill I went,  warmed up for 5minutes, ran for 10minutes and then had to call it quits... I was in pain, not intense pain but the kind of pain that I didn't think I should be running in. 

I hopped on the bike and was on there for 10minutes before heading back on the treadmill. Walked for 10minutes and thought that the leg felt really good so I gave running another try ... NOPE still in pain. 

This really sucks!! I think I could have gotten a really good run in today. I was looking forward to it, actually craving it.

I'm mad... that I've come this far, was doing so well and now this. It's frustrating!! 

SO the plan is to rest Friday and Saturday and then run On Sunday.

Starting week 11 over on Sunday means that I wont be finishing my 13wk walk/run Program before my 5k race in 3 weeks!! 

I don't want to make a big deal out of it yet, let's see how Sunday goes and then I will go from there. 

Keeping my fingers crossed that this is nothing and I get back to running in no time. 

On Sunday at the Grocery Store, these Bars caught my eye and I just had to try them... PUMPKIN PIE, yes please! 

I'm not a big granola bar person, I always find them too sweet and I would rather just have a piece of Fruit but was so looking forward to having this one since I LOVE Pumpkin Pie and I really like Kashi Cereal. 

The Bar had a layer of an Pumpkin pie like icing on top... and looked delish. 

I really wanted to love it ... but I have to say I was disappointed. It was really sweet, too sweet for me. I didn't enjoy it at all, I wished I would have picked the Kashi Dark Chocolate Coconut Granola Bar instead. OH well, I'll just take it into the office I'm sure the co-workers will love these. 

Week 10: Session 1, First Run outside & Kashi

The plan was to run on Saturday but sometimes things don't work out according to plan. Instead of running I took my 10 year old Princess to the mall for some girl time. I know what you're thinking and even I can't believe I have a 10 year old. 
Running was moved to Sunday.

What better way to start Sunday then with Waffles?  We really like Bob's Red Mill Buttermilk Pancake/Waffles mix in a pinch. 
I toped mine off with Greek yogurt, Blueberries, Kiwi, a swirl of Maple Syrup and some of the Kashi Toasted Berry Crisp sample I received the other day. This was one YUMMY Waffle! The cereal reminds of Granola, it's got that nice sweet crunch. Not sure if I would have it just with milk, but then again I'm not a Milk and Cereal kind of Girl. I do find that it would be a nice addition to my yogurt or as a toping. 
If you haven't picked up your free sample of cereal head over to Kashi and check it out.

Sunday was a beautiful day in Toronto so I decided to take it outside!! YIKES. 


My 1st Run OUTSIDE 
Week 10: Session 1 
5min  warm up 
Run for 10minutes and walk for 1minute (repeat 4 times/44mintues) 
probably a 10 minute cool 
4.06 miles in 44 minutes.
I had a some issues figuring out how to work the Garmin... I guess that can happen if you decided you are too good for instructions!!  So I only got the miles for the running portion it does not include the warm up and cool down. 
I was so excited about running outside and trying to figure out how to use the Garmin, that I completely forgot to stretch before and after and let me tell you I'm paying for it today. My hips are sore and so is my right knee and shin. Which could also be from running on hard surface compared to running on the treadmill, I really hope that is not the case. 


Let's talk about my fear of running outside. If you have been following my blog you know that all my running up to this point has been on the treadmill.  I feel comfortable running at home, where no one can see me and I can sweat like a pig and not worry about it. AND I have always heard that running on the treadmill is easier because it propels you, so all you have to do is keep up. 
I was really worried that once I ran outside I would have a really hard time. 
Well I'm happy to say that this is simply not the case! I felt amazing running outside. I had no problem running for 10minutes at a time. This was a great run, probably one of my easier runs to date.
I loved feeling the cold air on my face and breathing the fresh air. I can't believe what I've been missing out on. I absolutely understand now why people get addicted to running. 
I can't wait for my next run, which should be on Tuesday... not sure if it will be an outside run or on the treadmill, it all depends on the weather and how early I can make it home. Not sure if I feel comfortable running at night by myself yet.
My next running session will be 20minutes running and 1 minute walking followed by another 20minute run. 


Have you always run outside? Or did you start on the treadmill and then move to running outside?