Well, the running thing has been quite interesting. Yesterday (5-12-08) I was able to complete 2.03 miles in 30 minutes and today (5-13-08) I was able to complete 2.05 miles in the 30 minutes.
No matter how bad I want to quit, I keep on going. I keep hearing Jillian (from Biggest Loser) saying, keep going, take your hands off the bars on the treadmill, you can do it, and so on.
I am so driven to prove to myself and everyone else that I can do this. Wish me luck!!!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
May 3, 2008
Well, I decided if I am really going to get serious that I needed to buy a pair of running shoes that were comfortable and fit me well. I went to a company called Runner's Roost and they actually watch how you walk and determine which shoe would be the best fit. They also let you test drive the shoes. I got to take them outside and actually run or walk in them to decide if I liked how they felt. I found a pair of shoes that I really liked and are very comfortable. The gentlemen informed me to take them home and if for any reason in the next couple of days I decide that I do not like them I can bring them back. I can even wear them outside and I can still bring them back if I do not like them. To check out my new shoes go tot he following link: http://www.asicsamerica.com/products/product.aspx?PRODUCT_ID=240008513&TITLE_CATEGORY_ID=250001549
You may have to copy paste the link or you can go to www.asics.com and the model number is GT-2130 I got the White/Midnight/Turquoise ones. I can't wait to go for my first run in them.
You may have to copy paste the link or you can go to www.asics.com and the model number is GT-2130 I got the White/Midnight/Turquoise ones. I can't wait to go for my first run in them.
May 3, 2008
Well, I stated in my previous post that I was going to update today with my run from Friday, but unfortunately I was unable to run because my doctor's appointment went longer than expected and I did not have time prior to the wedding.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
April 30, 2008
OK I had to do the run / walk combo again for 30 minutes and this time I made 5 full complete laps around this area that I am working it. It takes a little bit to get there, but we rode our bikes this time to get tot he area that I do my run / walk combo instead of walking there. It was so windy and hard to run into the wind. I wanted to give up, but my boyfriend would not let me. Thank God for him, he his my motivator. He will not let me quit even when I want to.
We have a bet going and it is in his favor, so it really surprises me that he is willing to push so hard, instead of being like you want to quit, sure quit...
I am excited for Friday to see if I can beat my 5 laps in the 30 minute run / walk combo. I will update you on Friday evening (maybe Saturday - We have a wedding that we are going to and I will need to get my run / walk combo in prior to that, but I am not sure if I will have time to post).
We have a bet going and it is in his favor, so it really surprises me that he is willing to push so hard, instead of being like you want to quit, sure quit...
I am excited for Friday to see if I can beat my 5 laps in the 30 minute run / walk combo. I will update you on Friday evening (maybe Saturday - We have a wedding that we are going to and I will need to get my run / walk combo in prior to that, but I am not sure if I will have time to post).
April 29, 2008
Today I was a little sore, but not as bad as I thought that I would be. Tonight I have to walk for 30 minutes.
April 28, 2008
This was the first day that I started training for the Marathon. It was an extremely hard first day, but I was impressed that I finished it. I made 4 1/4 laps in 30 minutes. I have to run one minute and then walk for two and I continue this pattern until I have completed 30 minutes.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
April 27, 2008
I have lost two more pounds, so I am down to 182. I would like to lose 7 more pounds before I go home at the end of May. I am going to start training tomorrow for a Marathon that is exactly one year away. Many people believe that I will not be able to accomplish this task, but this is something that I WANT to do and now I have even more drive to prove them wrong. I realize that my motivation can not be the fact that people feel I can not do this. My motivation needs to come internally from me.
I am ready to face this challenge and I will not be alone. I am going to be doing this with my best friends. I did ask myself today, what if they do not have the same desire or want as I do. I know that we decided to take on this challenge together, but what if one of us becomes weak and wants to drop out, will the other continue??? I am not sure.
I do know that this is something that I have thought about doing for a while, however thought that it was impossible do to my size, but I am realizing that size does not matter. What matters, is how bad do you want something and I want this pretty bad.
I am ready to face this challenge and I will not be alone. I am going to be doing this with my best friends. I did ask myself today, what if they do not have the same desire or want as I do. I know that we decided to take on this challenge together, but what if one of us becomes weak and wants to drop out, will the other continue??? I am not sure.
I do know that this is something that I have thought about doing for a while, however thought that it was impossible do to my size, but I am realizing that size does not matter. What matters, is how bad do you want something and I want this pretty bad.
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