Soooo.....I get now why I don't see bigger people running....cause I just don't think that it's possible.
In the midst of my sleep issues and getting up before the sun does...I have decided to start walking around 5AM before my husband leaves for work, just a few times a week...not giving up my elliptical and treadmill time at the gym...but it's nice to get out in the fresh air as well. Since I signed myself up for this 5K run September, I figured I should start running... Ha. HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA. Yup. That funny. I stretched. Like a pro. Got my shoes on. Like pro. Put my ear buds in. Like pro. Put Eye of the Tiger on Like a pro. Started to jog. Like a pro. Got 4 houses. Said...O M G, Fat people should not run. And stopped. Well, I didn't really stop, I walked. Thought maybe I just needed to catch my breath. Gave myself a goal of that lamppost up there to start again. Thought about the eye of the tiger. Started again. Made it to the next lamppost. F the eye of the tiger. The tiger is DEAD. Tried ONE MORE TIME. Drive way to two driveways down. Made it, but barely. Walked the next three and a half miles yelling at myself...Really, Megan....really? You can't run more than 1/4 a block? And suburban blocks, at that? And then I thought....Nope...I can't...not on day one...but you know what....on day 4...maybe day 6...I bet I will be able to...maybe it will take until day 14....but I won't know until I try it. And, Miss Megan, after that you walked 3.5 FRAKEN MILES! Give yourself a break!
The End.
PS. Frak is a new word in our house. It's like Frank, but without the N.
The story of learning to put down my fork after 33 years of being full...
lol!!! I hear you..my mind thinks I can do more than my body!
ReplyDeleteI have so been there! :) Good job getting out there. If you want to run, I swear it will get easier. For me there is nothing like finishing a few miles knowing that a year, even a few months, ago I couldn't have done it.
ReplyDeleteYou have to give yourself a lot of credit for even attempting to run. I know I don't have the courage to do that yet. Congrats for doing what you did and not giving up on yourself!
ReplyDeleteI love how you put a positive spin on the running nonsense....even if it kicked your ass :) I'm proud of you for not giving up!!!!
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ReplyDeleteWe all have to start somewhere when it come to the exercise. When I first re-introduced myself to exercise I had two different walking speeds, a leisurely walk and a sweaty walk and I would alternate them. Then I slowly cranked up the speeds. That was just about a year ago and now I can run 5mi in just under an hour. Just keep getting out there and doing it!!
ReplyDeleteThat's where I was when I started, too. Baby steps. You'll get there, I promise!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! you RAN! Even if was only 1/2 a block... YOU RAN! :)
ReplyDeleteI bet if you tried the same thing on a treadmill you would be able to do it. It is harder to run outside, its the pavement.
ReplyDeleteTry it. Also C25K. If you haven i-phone check out that app (COUCH TO 5K). It works with you and you gradually move up to runninger longer.
I can run for like 3-5 min on a treadmill, but outside probably a house or two.
Good job with all the working out lately!! I still don't like running either, but I need to try and push myself more.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are doing well on the exercise front.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to meeting you in Chicago.
Sandra
I'll be seeing you at Boobs! :) I just joined your blog today.
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That is great you are getting out there and doing it! Have you tried the Cough to 5K? There is an app for it and it gives you intervals to go by. I used it and it really does work!!
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