5K Training Week 7

Week 7 of 5K training is officially over!
I'm in absolute disbelief that I was able to run 2.5 miles 3 times this week without flinching. Granted, on Wednesday I didn't really want to run because of my mood, but I did it anyways. So that middle run was probably my worst this week. Today's was very easy. I do the first 1.5 miles @ 4.5 mph, then I up it by .1 each quarter mile lap afterwards. This morning, I even got the speed up to 5.3 mph. It's a huge improvement, and it's nice knowing that I'll be able to really push it at the end of the race!!
Our first 5K is April 9th, and I can't wait. After 5K we are planning on training for a 10K, then eventually...(dare I sat it?) a half marathon. Just 2 months earlier I would have said you were crazy if you thought I could run 3 miles lol. In just 2 short weeks, I'll be able to EASILY run 3 miles, 3 times per week. CRAZY!! I'm very proud of myself, and the running is definitely helping shed the excess weight I have still. I really need to work in some strength training though...especially to tone my stomach. And yes, I know it's impossible to spot tone, but I really need to lose some of this belly fat!!

Week 8 of 5K training consists of:

3 Runs all the same
Run 2.75 miles (with additional warm-up and cool down)