My first race tomorrow!

I never thought I'd see a day when I would run a race.  I'm doing the 8K Good Life Fitness Run in Victoria.   I started a little over a year ago running 1 and walking 3 minutes.  I have done 30 minutes in a row before but ususally I do 10 min run and 1 min walk.  I've had so much support from lots of people all along the way. Chris, who encourages me to join running groups and is happy to be with the kids on those evenings.  He sent me flowers the first time I ran 8 minutes - so sweet.  Jordan and Rachel, who always ask me how my run went.  Jordan who runs with me and was surprised how much faster I got over time. Elizabeth, who suggested I join a running group and I might be surprise to find how much I like it - you were right!
 Marianne, who joined the first running group with me, I don't think I would have gone by myself. Katherine, who suggested I sign up for a race, I'm so glad I did, its kept me motivated all summer.  Mom and Dad, who are always proud of me no matter what I do, but have encouraged me all the way.  Troy and Amanda, who are an example of perseverance and healthy lifestyle.  Shannon, who introduced me to Sole Sisters, very inspiring group of women.  Mena, the leader of the sisters who ran with me last week at our dress rehersal and gave me tips for tomorrow.  John, who didn't make fun of me running a 8 K race when he runs marathons all the time.

I'm nervous but excited too, I have no idea what this will be like.  So happy I'll have my fans at the finish line!!

goal reached!

I'm so proud of myself, I ran 3 cycles of 10 minutes today.  I feel awesome, a great way to start the new year.

starting up again

The last few weeks, I didn't run much at all. It's much harder without the group to run with, and I've been starting work early so it's too dark and lonely in the morning to run by myself.  Yesterday, I ran 3 X 8 minutes (total 24 minutes, with 1 min between each cycle), it was hard to get back out there, but I felt so proud that I went.  My goal is 3 X 10, so I'll be doing 30 minutes.

Pray for me as I try to resist temptation over Christmas with all the yummy treats, and try to keep up running.  I;m so thankful for my dog, who keeps me getting out since she needs exercise as much as I do, and she loves it.

1st time enjoyed running

Hey, I reached my main goal of running tonight, I actually enjoyed it.  we did 5 min run, 1min walk X 4.  It didn't really feel difficult.  never thought I'd see the day.  I had such a stressful day at work and now I feel fabulous. I also had a great run at Beaver Lake on Friday, it was so beautiful and my puppy loved it too, she was racing back and forth through the shallow beach having a great time.

4 min and counting!

Did 4 min run and 1 min walk X 5 tonight.  The first 2 cycles, I did NOT want to be there.  I seriously thought I couldn't do it and should detour home.  I only kept at it because my keys were back at the clinic.  but, each time after that felt better and better.  I should remember for next time that I can do it if I just get past the first few cycles.  I am so blessed to have Marianne with me, she's awesome!  I know she could run faster but she's so encouraging.

I did it!

3 min run, 1 min walk for 6 cycles.  Yay me!  I downloaded a book to my ipod and that made a huge difference, the time flew by.  Tomorrow 4 min run, 1 min walk X 5 I think, but it's with the running group, so hopefully OK.  I have to document that I feel so much better about myself and have way more +++ energy, praise God for that, I've been praying for energy for a long time.  I felt like quitting last week, but now onward and upward. 

McDonald's - yuck!

I've been doing well eating healthy the last few weeks, lots of salads which I don' usually eat.  Tonight I decided to splurge and have a McChicken and then had a granola bar, feel yucky now.  I'd better go back to healthy food tomorrow, I just have to remember this feeling.