By the way.
I've been doing that wacky Couch to 5K program. You might remember me mentioning it, once or twice.
Just had to
Wednesday was my 20 straight minutes of jogging and I did it.
To rebel against my rebellious dad, I am a rule follower. No skimping here - 5 minute warm-up walk, TWENTY MOTHERLOVING MINUTES at 5 mph, zero incline, and 5 minutes of walking because I couldn't remember how not to move my legs. That comes to 2.08 miles. Just saying. In 30 minutes. SO while YOU were eating popcorn and watching a Seinfeld rerun ... yeah, I burned 312 calories. (Is that all? Felt like more.)
I did it, I did it. I. DID. IT!
So yeah, I pretty much rock. I'm about the most amazing person to ever live. My body IS a wonderland.
NOW. According to my calculations,
5 kilometers = 3.10685596 miles
I need only to fit in one teensy little mile more and I will have 5K legs.Perhaps a new pair of shoes are in order, now that I'm a runner, y'know.
Makes one wonder: if I was able to do the impossible on Wednesday ... could I have done that at anytime, but didn't think I could, so couldn't but really could have?
And what else am I not doing because I think I can't, but I really can? Putting the mountain of laundry away and keeping on top of it from here on out? Planning, preparing, fixing, and cleaning up 3 meals a day? Sticking to a budget? Eating healthy? Quitting caffeine (even if it is a vitamin)? Heading out to beautiful California for a retreat? Finishing up my degree, once and for all? Potty training the boy? Being a kind and beautiful wife? Being a super fun and awesome mom? Getting over all my issues?
Running is pretty freaking amazing. Highly recommend it.
I believe this, doing what you thought was impossible, is how one builds self-esteem.
No other activity in my life ever had me cheering myself on, mentally shouting, "You can do it, Brandy!" the way this running has. It is hard, but I am making these little ridges of "You CAN do it! I know you can do it. Just a little more," in my brain. Also: endorphins. Husband says the happiness you get from running IS natural.
Yay Me!
8 Brilliant Bits of Inspiration:
Go Mrs. Roth! That is so true--I used to love running. Now I'm old hag and must walk my fat off the slow way. Wahhh.
I love that you deemed caffiene a vitamin of all things! My dh would agree.
Keep on truckin woman!
Yay! Go Brandy!
I tried keeping my running program going over the past few months, but I run outside . . . and it's been really cold . . . and I'm a wimp. Here comes spring (and hopefully a smaller butt)!
Awesome!! I too always classified myself as a non-athlete, but ran my first event last year and understand that "whoa - I could've totally done this before" feeling. Kind of bewildering....
Way to go Brandy!!
I always hate that by booty jiggles when I run. Yes, I have a very booty-licious booty.
Yay for you! I hate running too, but I'm glad you are on your way!
PS Thanks for the comment on my blog, I LOVE talking to and finding out more people affected by the same issues I am. It is SOOO important and I am always shocked at how little is done in that arena. :)
WA-HOO to you! I have to admit that mine is more of a love/hate relationship with running. I totally found that high from the "I Can Freaking Do This" feeling, but truth be told, I'm just a pretty sucky runner. In general I love endorphins and luckily can get them in forms other than running. :) But yippee to you and your couch to 5K program! Did you sign up for a 5K or you just wanted to be able to do one? I have to say, completing a race is pretty good for the self-esteem. I highly recommend it if that's not part of the plan. BTW, thanks for the words of encouragement. Maybe backyard bubbles and a sob-fest are in order. I'll put you on speed dial :)
I wish I could run a lot, does that count? It always feels so great at first, so freeing.
Then my throat starts closing up after about half a block.
Just walking for me!
WOot! Woot! Running is the best drug. I love it. It's wonderful that you have accomplished so much. Keep at it.
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