first long distance training - 5 miles

lesson learned ... DONT DO strength training in legs the day before your long distance... dammit... my legs were achy at the start..

it was slow ... very very very VERY slow ... like almost 18 minute mile slow ... i did not run at all, hell i didnt even walk quickly (obviously)... but i got my ass up and i put in the miles. i also have to reevaluate my route ... there aren't many hills in Texas, but i found one at the start of my route.... MAYBE when i'm training for the full i'll work on it, but not until i'm in better shape... ugh

i have tomorrow off which is a VERY good thing cause my blisters are starting to get their own blisters .. yep, already. no one who does any distance running/walking has pretty feet ... i'll just have to deal.

i am going to need some new shoes very soon. i couldnt feel the normal cushioning that i normally felt, plus my left 'pointer toe' felt weird ... almost like it was rubbing weird or something... i do not want to lose another toenail... :( that was a nasty experience... but i can see it happening before August... at least it didnt REALLY hurt last time... it was just disgusting to look at ...