Back at the Beginning: C25K Week 1, Day 1
Pretty proud of myself today! I was able to see my little nephew and work out! I knew that I had to stick to my plan, and I’m pretty glad I did. Today I started all over and am doing the Couch to 5k (aka C25K). With my trusty iPhone I had the Nike + app and this Couch 2 5K app I got a few days ago. The two work together and help you pretty much go through the work out. The Nike + app tracks my distance and how fast I go per mile, and the Couch 2 5K app gives me the cues to walk/jog/cooldown.
If you’re wondering what Week 1, Day 1 of the Couch to 5K workout consists of, it starts with a 5 minute warm up, then 60 seconds of jogging, followed by 90 minutes of walking for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes you do the 5 minute walking cooldown. I started the app when I walked out the door of my apt to the gym, which is almost a 5 minute walk. Got to the gym and jogged/walked on the treadmill followed by walking back home as my cooldown. It worked out perfectly!
Here was my result from the Nike + app. I know my mileage has yet to improve but after a long while of not training I had to start from the beginning, which I think is best for someone just getting back into working out. You just don’t want to dive right in and eventually hurt yourself! I could definitely handle the workout, but I didn’t want to overdo it.
I’m super excited though. I am so happy to be back to working out. It is true: working out gives you endorphins and endorphins make you happy! 
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