Gotta get back to running!

Okay, so, I finally went running today.  It felt really good but I tried really hard not to overdo it.  Only went a little over a mile and a half. 
I still am hoping to make it to a 10K again by May 3rd so here is my plan. 
I have to run 4 times per week!

This week- 20-25 minute runs and maybe 3 miles this weekend 

Week 2- 20 minute runs and 3.5 miles on Sat.

Week 3- 25-30 minute runs and 4 miles on Sat.

Week 4- 30 minute runs and 3.5 miles on Sat.

Week 5- 30 minute runs and 4.5 miles on Sat.

Week 6- 30 minute runs and 5.5 miles on Sat.

Week 7- 30 minute runs and 4 miles on Sat.

Week 8- 30 minute runs and 6.2 miles on Sunday- Run for the Zoo

 That means the 10K  will be a challenge as it was last summer when I ran it in July.  

I am absolutely going to have to start running at about 5:30 in the morning- not just for me but for Jack.  Black poodles get very hot in the sun, very quickly!  It was only 66 degrees outside when I ran today and Jack was already dragging his tongue!  It doesn't help that he refuses to drink water on our runs.  I even carry a little bowl and extra water for him.  It is a waste though because he won't touch it.  

I have not been very motivated to sew lately either.  I just end up being lazy- watching TV or reading.  Maybe my running will give me more energy.

I got a bit depressed today when I was looking at the calendar.  There are still more weeks left between now and summer vacation than there are weeks IN summer vacation! Ugh!

Upcoming run

I just got home from my middle of the day run and decided to take a look at the course for the race I am going to do in 3 weeks.  Keep in mind, I am running 3 minutes and walking 3 minutes, repeating the cycle 5 times to make 30 minutes.  That is what level I am at currently.  Very close to couch potato.
So, I looked at the course and the first thing I notice is that the elevation change is 197 feet.  Yep, that means a lot of up and down hill.  Oh, my poor knees and calves.
I am thinking I might need to go practice the route a time or two before then.
I think, by the time the race gets here, I am supposed to be running 4 minutes, walking 1 minute for 6 cycles.  Wish me luck.  I just hope I finish the race before everyone else has gone home.