Zombies, Run! 5K: Week 7

Week 7 Work Out:

10 minute walk
5 minute free form running

5 cycles of:
1 minute running
15 minutes skipping
5 minute free form run

2 cycles of:
3 minute stretching/walk
5minute free form run

W7D1: Another run with terrible back pain! What's the deal runner friends? I have a few theories--not drinking enough water, hypothyroid symptom, need to stretch more? Tim suggested maybe I need to work on strengthening my core or even get a new sports bra. I don't know, but it's frustrating because I know I've 15 minute free form all the way through, and now I'm struggling with 5 minute runs? And it's all about the back pain. I'm making some immediate changes before my day 2 run on Saturday--more water and stretching and making sure I take some Tylenol before the run!

Distance: 2.57 mi   Duration: 44:36 mins   Avg Speed: 3.46/mph   Avg Pace:  17:20 min/mi

W7D2: Honest moment. I'm writing this a week after I actually did this run so I can't remember it all that well, other than by the stats... it sucked pretty bad! What I do remember is that I had planned to run Saturday morning, but Penny woke me up early and I wasn't feeling well so I put it off to the afternoon. And even then, Tim had to help kick my butt out the door. So my motivation wasn't the best and I just wasn't feeling it. But I've been told to expect those days and to aim to conquer them!
 Distance:  2.36 mi   Duration: 43:17 mins   Avg Speed: 3.2/mph   Avg Pace: 18:45 min/mi

W7D3:I do remember that on Sunday, I was feeling a little better and had a much more pleasant run mentally. Mostly, this run was important because it was my last of week 7! Only 1 more week to go before finishing the entire Zombies, Run! 5K program!

Distance:  2.6 mi   Duration: 44:00 mins   Avg Speed: 3.41/mph   Avg Pace:  17:35 min/mi