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"The name Jabi creates the urge to be creative and original" --www.kabalarians.com

LATE!~

This post is a bit late because I decided to go watch U2 while they were in town last night instead of writing the blog.

Anyways, Tuesday morning I ate the frog! It was a big nasty one too. I woke up and assumed that it was a great day because I heard the wonderful sound of birds chirping. SO I put on what I thought was appropriate attire, and walked outside. The trial of running didn't come by waking up and getting outside, it came with the rain. I quickly decided to get a jacket on and tough it out! So I did. I ran a 3 mile loop around the zoo, and came home to get ready for the day.

I guess I should post shortly after the run to give a bit more detail huh? Welp, this is a learning experience....

JABI!

"Don't let the barriers you see define what you do." Sonal Shah

Today I was supposed to wake up and go running... but I didn't.
I woke up and went to work.

After work, I got home to a ready-to-eat meal. I was really excited because this meant that I could go running sooner. So I did just that. I wasn't really excited knowing that I was going to try for my 5 mile run tonight. I thought back to my 3 mile run where I was literally hunched over gasping for air for the last 1/2 mile and wondering if I could make it. I was remembering how sore I got from the first few runs that I went on. This was a freakishly hard obstacle in my way. BUT I did it, I got out and ran. It was an amazing night for running, and my thoughts changed from dread to desire. I started off a bit slower today, but picked up the pace after a few minutes. I was enthralled with the scenery as I ran up around the zoo and back.

At about 2 1/2 miles in I started feeling a little bit more tired, but I wasn't to the point of slowing down, in fact I picked up the pace and it felt GREAT! The 3 mile mark was at the intersection of Foothill and Sunnyside and a guy on a push bike was waiting on Sunnyside for the light to turn green. As I passed this guy he simply yelled an encouraging "YES!" I responded with my own "YES!" as I felt my feet move a bit faster beneath me. Within 1/4 mile I saw some neighbors of ours and they also were quite encouraging. It was perfect timing, because what followed next was the hardest part of the run.

"A great friend knows how to take you by the hand and lift you up when you are down and if you are really lucky they will take you for a run" via @RunningQuotes twitter

Next I encountered a lot of uphill running, 155 foot climb in about 1 1/4 mile to be a bit more specific. Ok, I'll admit it... I walked for about 1 minute... It's hard climbing that much after 3 miles of running! Anyway, when I got to the top of this climb, I started to speed up again. It felt GREAT! I then finished my 5 mile run, and walked home for my cool down.

After a good run, I feel like I am capable of anything"

This is truly a personal best. I've never run more than a 5K race at one time. Now I have run 5 miles. I feel so good, I don't feel exhausted or worn out, although I do think that I will sleep quite well tonight. I hope that everyone can see that they can also do it, they can work hard and complete their physical goals! Now I need to complete the other goals that I have set.

"One day I won't be able to do this, today is not that day" via @healthoc

Help keep me accountable. Give me encouragement that I can feed off of, just like the random biker I saw tonight. Comment, tell others, and follow this blog!

This weeks goals

Last weeks goals helped me do a little bit better on my running, however, I was not able to complete all of them. I am proud to tell everyone that it has been 7 days since I've had a soda! For ANYONE who knows me will tell you how awesome that is. So, to continue on in my marathon training, I will make more goals

This weeks goals are...

1. Rest on the days that have been designated as rest days already. (Wed, Sun)
   
2. Read! Running books. (This is a bigger deal than abstaining from soda from me, seriously)
   
3. Eat healthier snacks.
4. Make a running video! (FUN suggestion by a follower!! Thanks Mama K. B.)
5. Have 20 followers.
6. Raise the amount of time people stay on this blog to average 5-30 minutes!
   
7. Take a 5 mile run.

I hope this can keep me going for this week. Stay caught up with my progress, tell your friends to join in, and comment on my posts to keep me going!! I need all the support I can get. Thank you friends!

"One day I won't be able to do this, today is not that day"

And from a personal hero

"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." ~ Mario Andretti

This morning's run was good. I woke up late because I forgot to plug my phone in to charge (my phone acts as my alarm). It was ok, because I was out of the house running at 6:48 am. I took one big lap around the block, and ran quickly because I still needed to get ready for the day, and get going to work. So I finished 1.49 miles in 12 mins, but was a bit puffed as I walked to my apartment. I'm really glad that I have started running in the mornings. The nights just get jammed packed with a bunch of things to do, and running was taking a back seat.

I've failed to mention, but.......

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I just ran 1.49 miles. Look back here this evening for a more detailed post on how I'm feeling. Comment with words of encouragement and support!

Change up 1!

This should be an adventure...

I am going to try and start running in the mornings now, mostly because nights are so full of other things to be doing that it will be hard to continue at night. It should be good though. Stay tuned for my first morning run update TOMORROW!!!

Comment with any advice or personal experience.