Formulating Muscles

Ran quite a bit of these six miles.

The first three were easier than the last.  But, it's good to feel I'm running more and more. Pace is getting a little better.  I'm trying not to fixate on pace yet.  Right now, it's about getting myself up to speed with jogging.

However, it's amazing how I can feel my body adjusting... my legs... my abs.  I can't fit any better in my clothes.  And, there isn't any weight loss.  But, I can feel my muscles forming.

It's cool!

Sore

My body has been so tired all week.

Today I didn't even really try to run.  I needed to get a fast walk in, but my legs are so sore I just didn't want to push too hard.

After my morning power walk, I actually felt more energy and spent most of the day cleaning house.

Around 6 pm, I took my girls for a walk. Well, my oldest walked with my while my 8 year old rode her bike. My oldest, who is not the fastest runner either, assisted me in running three quarter mile sprints.  One of the books I read explained the benefit of regularly doing quarter mile sprints.  So, I figured I would try a few.  Trying to run fast for a quarter mile was much more exhausting than I expected.  But, I could absolutely see why it helps to increase speed overall.  It really trains the legs to move.  I guess I'll have to keep them up and add more.  It's great to have my girls join me but they do impact my pace.  I'll have to take turns doing some with them and many more without them.