So I have been thinking a lot lately about how I needed to shed quite a bit of weight . . . so I can feel better about myself and feel healthier and happier. I joined a gym like 2 years ago and I haven't really used it that much . . . really pathetic I know. Then with new years rolling around I started thinking about resolutions and how nobody ever actually follows through with resolutions.
I thought to myself . . . why is this . . . and then I thought maybe because they are always unrealistic and people get all gung ho and overwhelm themselves in the beginning. So I thought . . . okay to not set a resolution or overwhelm myself . . . what if I set a goal to loose 5 lbs and to work out 1 time a week. This was on the right track . . . take it slow . . . but there was something missing . . . something lacking from keeping me motivated behind my goal.
I was talking to my friend tonight and she was saying that her mom was talking to her over the Christmas break that maybe she should run another half marathon. In other words . . her mom was telling her that she was getting a little chubby. We laughed a little about how sometimes mom's mean well . . . but sometimes the go about it the wrong way.
As I was driving home I started thinking about it more . . . the whole half marathon thing . . . I don't know why it stuck with me . . . .but that was it . . . I was lacking a deadline. Something that would actually hold me to those lofty ambitions of mine. Some of you may know . . . I HATE running. In fact I loathe it soooo much that I would absolutely exercise in any other way shape or form before I would run. But maybe this is what I need. Everyone that runs a half marathon always tells me how rewarding it feels after you've done it. A sense of accomplishment.
With that being said . . . no, I'm not running a half marathon. My friend said I should start with something a little more simple. I've decided I am going to run a 5K. It's only 3.1 miles. I think I could do that. It would get me off of my duff and get me exercising. So I got online looking for 5k's to do that are local. And started researching on how to get myself prepared. I found this great website that gives you a schedule to go from the couch to 5k in 2 months (cool runnings). I think I am going to give myself about 3 months so I have a little cush time. Now just to find a race. . . . =) More to follow
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Good for you~that's an awesome goal. And just like you said, start simple and just keep going. Running is hard! It works every part of your body, but after you do it and get a rhythm it feels amazing. 5k's are great! then work up to a half marathon :) I actually anjoy running when it's more than 5 miles. check out active.com....they have a list of everything local in any kind of category. PS...this is from Cara, not Adam ;)
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