I had dinner with a friend the other week, and until that night, I didn't realize that there are really people out there who like reading my blog and miss it when I don't post. It helped me to remember why I started all this 10 months ago...share my journey (good and bad) and inspire others to make little changes in their health.
So, I took a week to get back in touch with my FIT CHICK side and I'm happy to say I've found my stride. Last Thursday I jogged with my Thursday jogging buddy and really felt like I was on to something. We moved to jogging on a track (due to lack of light) and I tried jogging the lengths of the track and walking the caps. Guess what, I could do it. I had to push myself, but I used the advice of another friend (damn...I have a lot of awesome friends) and didn't make giving up an option.
The next night I went for a short run with another friend who really pushed me (sorry for cussing at you the entire run ;) She really helped me realize what I'm capable of and I have been using that as motivation for the entire week.
Finally, Saturday, I ran my fourth 5k and beat my goal time of 40 minutes. I clocked in a time of 38:51!!! I took Sunday off (well, I mowed the yard, but really, it was a day off from exercise), and then I ran after work on Monday. Again, I did awesome! I ran 4.14 miles. The best part, it all finally clicked. I felt like I was finally a runner. I loved the run, I felt great, and I just kept running. I actually ran 1 mile without having to stop and walk! It was the first time I didn't want to stop my run. Then, Tuesday, I ran again. Rookie mistake maybe, but I ran 4.5 miles and this time was really tired and didn't clock my best average, however, I still loved it. Later that night I went to the gym and lifted, so I feel like I made up some ground.
Lesson: if you do a long run one day, do a short run or take the day off from running the next day...go do some other kind of exercise.
Tomorrow, morning is lifting and evening will be my Thursday walk/jog with my jogging buddy. Friday, "push" run with another friend (warning, I'll probably cuss at you again, but know I love ya gal). Then the weekend will be up for grabs...swimming, short run, relaxing, yard work.
So, this week I am happy to report a weight loss.
Last weigh in: 213 (that's two weeks ago...last week was a lot of gain with "that" week so I weighed in at 220)
This week: 211.8
