5K Training: Day 2

I'm not quite a discouraged as I was on Monday.  Today's run was a breeze!  I'm not sure if I've finally found the right pace for myself or if I was just really excited to see the sun again.  It's been overcast and raining here for about a week now and we finally have sunshine today!  I've downloaded an Interval Timer on my iPhone that has helped me pace my runs and lets me know when to run/ walk without having to constantly check my watch.  I downloaded the free app SIT (Simple Interval Timer).  It's extremely basic and really easy to use and will run in the background so that you can have music playing.
Here is a preview of what I like to listen to while I run:

Rolling In The Deep - Adele
Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO
Some Nights - Fun.
We Found Love - Rihanna
Heartbeat - Childish Gambino
All Of The Lights - Kanye West
Starry Eyed E.T - Basic Physics
Check It Out - Nicki Minaj
The Original - Switchfoot
Fitzpleasure - Alt-j
Pursuit of Happiness - Kid Cudi
Alder Girl Pt. II - Super Mash Bros.
Sweet Nothing - Florence Welch and David Guetta
Heartlines - Florence + The Machine

To health and happiness!
Jordana

5K Training: Day 1

Remember when I said I thought the first couple weeks would be easy?  Apparently I was wrong!  Instead of following the training recommendation of running 60 seconds and walking 90 seconds for 8 sets, I switched the running and walking times.  I'm going to stick with this change because the running itself doesn't play me out but I feel like I can't get into my stride in just 60 seconds.  I've realized I really need to work on my form and breathing patterns during my runs so I'm going to focus on that for these first two weeks so that I can get the basics mastered before moving on to the longer runs.
I work an evening shift tonight at the hospital so I'd better go shower and get ready for the day!

To health and happiness,
Jordana

And so it begins...

Tomorrow I start training for The Color Me Rad 5km Run in July!  A lot of people are probably reading this and thinking how pathetic I am having to train for a 5km run but 1) I am NOT a runner, 2) I want to run a strong 5km (not end gasping for air and convinced I'm going to have a heart attack, and 3) You gotta start somewhere right?  I was considering signing up for a 10km but considering the longest run I've ever done is 4-5km, I thought I should start off nice and easy with a 5km and if I love it, great! I'll sign up for more.  But if I hate it, oh well, at least I got a good workout in for the day and got covered in coloured cornstarch! Here is my training schedule for the next 8 weeks:

I'm hoping that the first 4-5 weeks will be easy enough that I don't get discouraged and decide to just wing it come July!

To health and happiness,

Jordana