So...a few weeks ago, I was looking at a friends pictures online. She had partaken in an event called "Tough Mudder." I was VERY intrigued by this event and told her someday I'd love to do it with her!! (Check out www.toughmudder.com for a peak at it's awesomeness!!!!) After that, nothing was really said.
Well today she sent me a link on facebook... the company she works for is hosting a 5K in October and she said to me "How about we start small and you run this with me." And at first I kind of laughed and said there is NO WAY that in about 2 months I can run 3.2 miles!!! But the more I thought about it, the more I got pumped up and thoght "Who is saying I CAN'T run this 5K other then me?!?!?!?!?" So, I've decided to commit to running this event with her!!!! I'm going to start the Couch to 5K ( www.c25k.com ) running program on Monday and hopefully that will have me trained by the run! David is going to try to train with me (his knee permitting!) and my cousin Deana said she would run it with me as well!
So here is my short term goal... I would like to STICK TO the C25K plan for the next 9 weeks... and on October 23 I WILL RUN (not walk!) the entire 5K!!!!!
I hope I'm not being unrealisitc...but I think I can do it!!!!
Hey! I think it is amazing what you are doing. I lost a little over 55 pounds since January 2009, and it feels amazing. I still would like to lose about 30-40 more pounds, but I can tell you that I am so much happier than before! I know the struggles that go along with it, but I can tell you that it is so much better to have the support of your husband! I, too, would like to run a 5K and have seriously thought about using the C25K program, so let me know how it turns out. Stay positive and keep your eye on the goal...baby steps will get you there! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, this is "Bert"...just realized you probably didn't know that by just my comment name!
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