Goals

Tonight I ran the last workout before the 5K. I decided that since it was a short workout, I would push a little harder. I pushed a little too hard in my first interval. It wasn't bad I just knew I would not be able to keep that pace throughout the second 15 minute interval. I did my first mile in 14:10. That is a complete PR for me. I know I will not be able to run the 5K at that pace but at least knowing I can do a mile faster than my norm feels good. I slowed down for my second interval and still finished with a 15:30 average pace and that included some walking. I'm feeling good I just still pray it doesn't rain since forecasts have changed again and now we are expecting thunderstorms Thur-Sun again. This is one of my first goals and I really want to be able to complete it on my birthday.

Speaking of goals, I figured I would let you know what some of mine are and I will revisit the list and check them off as I go. I have the little graphics I created on the side, and though they represent the over all goals, I figured I'd give you a list that is a little more specific. I have both a list of running goals and weight loss goals.

Running

1. 1st 5k, May 21, 2011
   
2. 10K, September 5, 2011
3. Complete 1st Half at Run to Remember, Nov 5, 2011(no time limit or pace requirement)
   
4. Tinkerbell Half in Disneyland, Jan 29, 2012(3 1/2 hour time limit)
   
5. Princess Half in Disney World, Feb 26, 2012 in under 3 hours
   

Weight

1. 5%
2. 10%
3. 15%
4. 20%
5. 25%
6. 30%
7. 35%
8. 40%

After I lose 40% I will decide how much further I want to go. I could go to a full 50% and still be healthy but I don't know that it is necessary. I will see how I look and feel once I hit the last goal and decide from there. I also need to figure out if I am going to calculate it from what I started at with WW or if I am going to think back to my heaviest. There is a difference of about 10lbs. Going by WW would be easier since they tell me every time I hit a milestone but I don't know. The first one is close enough(.5 difference) that they are basically the same. After that it gets a little more noticeable. We'll see.