Week 2 Day 3

Friday. Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes.
I was so busy trying to inspire you all on Wednesday that I forgot to mention the wicked blister I acquired on my left ankle while I was running. I had worn new shoes that day to work, and so the blister was already starting to form on my Achilles tendon. When I went out running, about half-way into the run, I could feel my sock slipping down inside my shoe, thus causing my shoe to rub up against my ankle. It was really starting to hurt, and when I rounded the corner for the home-stretch, I could tell I was bleeding. But I was determined not to stop. Yes it hurt, and yes I couldn't wait to be done and get home, but I was not going to stop. I channeled Steve Prefontaine (who once finished - and won - a race with a cut on his foot), and just kept pushing.
Sure enough, when I finally reached home, I ripped off my shoe, and yup, there was blood on my shoe and my sock. My ankle stung like no tomorrow. Even putting peroxide on it stung like crazy. I had suffered my first running injury. 
I told you all that to say that I was a little worried about running today. The blister was still there, and it still stung really bad. I made sure wear socks that would not slip down into my shoe, and kept the blister covered. And off I went.
It was a muggy day today, so it made the running conditions not-so-ideal. But do you think I was going to let that stop me? Heck no! I decided to take a different route today to change it up a bit. Instead of the "M-R-W" run, I ran over to Middlesex High School to run around the track and come back. When I reached the track, I realized it was entirely in the sun (why did I decide to start running in the middle of summer?!). I kinda wanted to stay in the shade, so I decided to take a detour through the woods behind the high school. I then doubled back and headed home. It actually was a bit longer than my other route, which was good because it gave me more time to cool down. I felt energized and tired all at once. I think I may have to repeat one more day of week 2 before moving on to week 3, but I can definitely handle it. 
And as for my blister? It was hurting a bit during my warmup, but once I started running, I barely felt it anymore. I'm loving this!!