Day 2

Today was technically day three since I started the c25K. It was day 2 running. It felt so good to run today. It was a little colder out, and a little darker since I waited for my wonderful husband to get home before I ran. Plus, I waited till after dinner to run (not always a good idea..as I did have some slight cramps).  I ran a tiny bit further this time but it was a good run. I really enjoyed it. I thought it was going to be a bit harder since it was a little bit cold outside, but it actually seemed easier.  I am hoping it continues to get easier, but im sure there will be some really tough days................

A little background.....

Growing up, I was pretty athletic.  I was an avid gymnast since I can remember. I love gymnastics. It is my all time favorite sport. I competed in gymnastics until my last year in Middle School, because our high school didnt have a team. Then I took up Tennis while in high school and also participated some with track and Golf.

I love going on hikes, rock climbing, swimming, etc......

After I got married, I wasnt near as athletic anymore (no, im lying. I wasn't athletic at ALL).
Slowly the weight piled on. Ive been lying to myslef. I know that to most, I don't look all that overweight or even over weight at all, but when I do a BMI Calculator, it says im overweight..Not by much. I've always been pretty petite. With petite people, even adding only 5 lbs can be a huge body changer. --but lets try 30+ or more... Lately, I've seem to be stuck. After the birth of my third child, my weight was at its heaviest. Its slowly came off but now im just sort of stuck..kind of at a yoyo.. Loose a pound, gain it back (or two). I eat horribly. I know this. I LOVE Pizza...Did you see that..Not just a pizza once a week, but several a week.. Its pretty much my fave food, and yet its still SO unhealthy-but I could seriously eat it pretty much every single day...

A couple months ago, one of my best friends in the world, told me that she signed up to run a 5k. I thought she was absolutely crazy. I'm NOT a runner.. So what if  I did all those sports in high school. That was more than a decade ago, and there is NO way I can do that now...>Right?  WRONG!

She told me about this awesome blog called "Runs for Cookies"..  I have visited this blog several times and boy does that lady inspire me!  Of course, so does my friend Danielle.
She's been training several times a week for this 5k in our area.
Now if everything works out well and I can get my rear in gear...We'll be doing an AWESOME 5k together in September.  It's called the Warrior Dash. This is like a super mega 5k, complete with obstacle courses, and all sorts of things... I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!

Today was my first run in forever.  I downloaded the c25k app on my phone and decided to attempt it. I think I did really well.  Whenever it told me to run, I ran. I didnt stop until it said walk.  I think I had to run for a minute, then walk for a couple minutes, then run for a minute..off and on for about twenty minutes.

When it came time for me to stop, I didnt want to. Running felt good. Getting out in the fresh air....felt GOOD.   

It was everything my friends who run have been telling me it would be.HARD, but the feeling you get afterwards is awesome.  Keep in mind.. I am NOT a runner.
I’m a mom of three. A small in home business owner .  I enjoy laying around being lazy, reading a good book. Playing with my kids and eating junk food. I am NOT a runner…but I AM going to be. I’ve seen all the research and if all of those people can get out there and start running and get healthy, then SO can I.
Ive got to get healthy…for my kids,…my husband..and for myself… so.Im going to start.

One .step..at…a..time (with the help of GOD)--cause there is no way, I can do this alone.