90 Day Challenge - Week 4

Monday will be the start of week four for my 90 Day Challenge. I am  honestly a little - no, A LOT nervous about the start of week four.

Why, you ask?

Well my 90 day challenge consists of 2 things.
1. Body by Vi Challenge
2. Couch to 5k Challenge

The first one is pretty simple. Sort of. Originally I started off replacing my breakfast and lunch with the shake. The big problem with that was I was starving all day and not getting enough calories. So then I switched it up and just ate a bunch of smaller meals all day and I think I went over a couple of times (very minimal). Finally I decided(ish) to just have my two shakes around breakfast and lunch time, watch what I eat all day and stay under my calorie limit. I will admit, I do stress about it all and I do have a hard time hitting my daily goal. More on all that another time.

The second challenge is a biggie. I am starting to question myself on why I decided to do this. I have ZERO interest in running a 5K. I think it might be cool to do one day and say I did it, but not so cool that I am looking forward to doing one yet.

I love the way I feel AFTER I run. Over all in the past 4 weeks of running I can tell a difference on the days I run and days I dont run physically and mentally. I really like the after affects, but I dont know that I like them enough to want to make running 'my thing'.

My problem is - this past week (Week 3) on the Couch to 5K - it KICKED. MY. BUTT. For the first time in who knows how many years I ran for 3 minutes in a row, without stopping.

Now lets pause for a minute while I say 

"Yeah Me!!" and pat myself on the back.

It may have kicked my butt.... But I WON!!

Okay, so back to what I was saying. Week 4 has me running 5 minutes at a time. I. DON'T WANT TO! This isnt a matter of giving up. I honestly have no interest in doing it. I just want the exercise and calories to burn. I dont want to run 5 minutes in a row. (Yes I am completely throwing a tantrum here).

See... because of my personality - I am stuck. I started this C25K and I feel like even if I never run a 5k. Even if I hate running. I need to finish this. (Insert rolling eyes, major sighs, and pouty face here).

Looks like I am going to just have to put my best food forward and trudge on. I cannot promise there won't be anymore whining though!

Little disclaimer here... I am running more than 3 minutes. It is an over all 30 minute run/speed walk with fast/slow intervals. I think in all I run 10 minutes with a 5 minute warm up and cool down and 10 minutes of speed walking. Next week its more...