Eventful day

I decided to run around Lake Calhoun again today in preparation for next week's 5k.  It doesn't seem like much but I haven't done one before so kind of excited for it.  I did have to miss Kenpo Cardio, which I am beginning to really like.   The inside walking trail of Lake Calhoun is 3.1 miles equivalent to a 5k.  It was 42 degrees, cloudy and windy, especially on the lake.  I bundled up a little more and headed out. 
25.59 was my time.  I am pretty excited about that.  I was going into the 5k with a goal of getting under 30:00.   Back in September, I NEVER would have been able to do this.  Thank you Tony Horton and P90X.  All the cardio and leg workouts have definitely prepared me for this.  Looking forward to next weekend. 

Then it was off to the mall to continue my quest for pants that fit.  I have become a unique size and can't seem to find one pair of khaki's.  One downfall to getting in shape :-0

To cap the day off I geeked out and watched some fellow P90X'ers on QVC and got even more motivated!  Who's with me and wants to try it out?

Another run

I continued my week waking up and going for a 3 mile run.  I took a different route than last time. That is one of the most important pieces for me, changing things up.  The weather has been so nice here that I needed to take advantage of it.   May 15th marks the day for my first 5k.  I am signing up for it and feel way more prepared for it than I did in the past. 

Another part of my day today was spent in my backyard with my 2 daughters; ages 8 and 5.  We played soccer and I helped them get familiar with jumping rope.  My older daughter was also excited to talk about her recent runner's club that she joined.  I can't help but think that they are being influenced on the importance of health and fitness just by seeing it as part of the normal daily activities in our household.  

Not sure about tomorrow's workout yet.  Friday may be Kenpo Cardio +.  I can see that as being one of my new favorite workouts.