My Couch to 5K Journey – Week 11

Posted on by joni@meowcatrescue.org

Less than two weeks to the 5K! Where did the time go? Of course, with the weather we’ve been having it feels like we’re still in February!

Week 10 was a pretty good week. Got in 3 days of a 20 minute run. Some rain each day but I got myself out there anyway and it wasn’t too bad. Today’s run was actually 22 minutes because my timer did something weird and reset itself, so I had to start it over. Maybe I shouldn’t rely quite so much on technology.

I have to admit, I bailed on the yoga on off days. I’m walking on those days, but I realize that stretching and strengthening would be beneficial.

I’ve been pondering whether I’ll continue jogging after the 5K. It is a good way to get in my daily steps in a shorter amount of time. Hmm. I think I’ll hold off on that decision until 4/24 or so. Wish me luck as I tackle 25 minutes next week.

Whether you’re a runner or a walker, we’d love for you to join us on April 22nd at Marymoor Park. Registration is just $35. You’ll get a shirt and a bib number, and the satifsfaction of knowing you did something healthy for a great cause! Sign up today!

Just A Few Reasons Why I Accepted this Challenge

To support our Ninth Life Program which gives kitties like Orange, who is severely impacted by seizures, life in a loving foster home as his chances of adoption are slim.
To support the amazing efforts of our bottle baby fosters who get up several times each night to give these precious ones the best chance of surviving and becoming part of a family.
To support our Mercy Fund which provides critical funds to cover emergency or expensive life saving veterinary care for cats like Van, who needed very expensive surgery due to repeated urinary blockages that his owners couldn’t afford.
To support our Public Spay/Neuter voucher program which provides financial assistance and low cost spay/neuter options to low income pet owners in order to reduce the pet overpopulation and work toward a day where no cat or dog is homeless. We all agree that kittens are so very cute, but they are also the most vulnerable in overpopulated shelters.

A big shout out to everyone who has donated so far in support of our 5K Challenge. If you haven’t supported us yet, now would be a great time as it certainly will help keep us motivated for that 20 minute run coming up this week! Across all platforms, we have raised $3,676 (73%) of our $5K goal.

If you’re really not interested participating in the 5K, you may certainly be a part of our fundraising efforts (and my team of encouragers) by donating. If you’d like to offer me encouragement by supporting MEOW, you may donate via my Facebook or Network for Good fundraising page. Thanks!

Getting ready for this is more like a marathon.
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