Day 1...ish

So, today was technically day 1 of the 0 to 10k app on my iPod.  Now, to be fair, I did do an obstacle 5k on 9/2, but it wasn't really all that impressive.  I was "wogging" (walk/jogging) for most of it and I'd really like to get to a much faster gait for the 10k and not want to hack up a lung at the end of it.  So, in an effort to "do it right" I'm starting from the beginning and trying to work my way up to a solid 10k in December, and then keep on going to half marathon/Tough Mudder in June.  I'm also trying to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle, and so I have a 3 part process right now: Running, Boot Camp, & South Beach.

Running: Today's "run" went really well.  It was only a 25 workout with a 15 minute mile, but I felt really good afterwards.  I never felt like I was pushing myself to the limits of my endurance, but I still worked up a good sweat and was breathing pretty heavily.  I'm actually looking forward to the next run and seeing how much harder I can push myself now that I know the format of the program.

Boot Camp:  I didn't have boot camp today (it's Tuesdays and Thursdays through work), but I've been to a total of 4 classes thus far.  I've missed 2, including last Thursday, and so I'm pretty nervous for tomorrow.  Last Tuesday, the instructor said that last week was the end of the acclamation period and that this week we'd start really working at it.  Seeing as last week's cardio "warm up" had me gasping, I'm definitely scared for what tomorrow will bring.

South Beach:  So I'm supposed to be doing Phase 1 of South Beach starting this week, however, it's Customer Service appreciation week and all week our bosses are giving us treats and such.  My will power is just not strong enough to resist that!

I'm hoping to lose at least a few pounds by this weekend for one of my best friend's wedding.  I'm in the bridal party and right now, I can fit in my dress in the morning before I eat, but not at night.  So, I know I'm going to have to invest in a pretty solid gut-sucker, aka "shapewear", and I am not excited about it.  I'm so aggravated with myself that I let my body deteriorate to this point and that I left actually getting in shape for so late in the game.  I've had this darn dress for months!  I just was never as aggressive as I need to be.  My biggest challenge is that I'm going to need to be balls to the wall for the next 9 months until Tough Mudder.  That kind of endurance and "stick to itness" is really not my strong point.  Staying with it is going to be tough and I'm going to need all the help I can get!

Well, the longest journey begins with a single step.  Here goes...