While I've been hoping to be able to actually RUN in this half marathon I keep talking about, they way I felt at about 2:15 into one of my 3 minute jogs on my training made me skeptical that I would ever achieve it.
Last night at the gym, on an ordinary treadmill, I hit one of my silent goals. Week 4, Day 1 of my training called for not one but TWO 5 minute long jogs, each after a 3 minute jog and some rest. And I did it without giving up. I didn't rest my hands on the treadmill. I didn't jump off to catch my breath. In fact, I was pretty impressed with my breathing overall! This is the same person who could barely breathe after a minute of running 4 weeks ago!
I finally got to that level of feeling that I keep reading about on the motivational signs on Pinterest. Like running was exactly what I needed to conquer my bad day, release all my stress, and get me to the kind of healthy I want to be. It was incredible!
Between 50 minutes of Zumba and 2.0 miles of run/walking {16 minutes total of running!!}, I ended the day with 13,342 steps and 13 earned activity points! And today, I still feel amazing, even if I was up at 6am with my 3 year old needing to use the potty.
My reward for my silent goal is going to be fit for a purchase a new pair of running shoes! Brand spanking new, clean ones! {The ones I run in now are 5 year old Asics that I was professionally fit for at Roadrunner when we lived in San Diego!}
Can't wait!
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Way to go! I know you can do it and I know how you'll feel when you finish this race. I seriously cried, not because I hurt, but because I.Had.Done.It. And now, I can say to any challenge, "I can do that, I've run a marathon, and I can do anything". I want for you to have that feeling, my friend!
Thank you, Sue! I totally had visions of being in that race while I was running last night. LMAO. I kept talking to myself, too. I'm the weirdo on the treadmill dancing and bopping my head so I can keep going with enthusiasm!
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