and I love that I consider that a "short" run now. :) I went running on Friday, and it wasn't a very good run. My knee was giving me problems. I hope that its just from the fact that I've been wearing worn out shoes. We'll see. Its still a little stiff and sore today, but I'm going to wear my new shoes and see how it goes. I hope that I don't have to cut it short.
I'm just feeling really good about so many things right now. I need to get my diet under control, because I'm not eating well. But other than that, I'm feeling great. I'm looking ahead at life, and I'm so excited about it. So many big changes are going to be *hopefully* happening in this next year, and I cant wait.
And what amazes me about everything, is running is what has helped realize I can do these things. Can make these changes to make my life better. I love that. I love what running has given me.
Its such a great feeling to have - because I spent pretty much all of my 20's sad and depressed and unhappy.
I have a feeling that my 30's are going to be extremely awesome.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Its funny...
How a good run can make you just feel so good about everything. Not just about running, and training, but about life in general.
I had planned on going 18 miles today, but ended up *only* ;) going 12. But it was a good 12, and at a great pace too. My pace was 13:15, and I was steady in my breathing, my running and my walking.
I love coming home from a run, and just feeling happy and blessed about the life that I have. That I feel full and content, and just happy. I don't look at others and feel envious anymore. I don't compare myself to others anymore.
My husband and I were talking about the tattoo that I hope to get after I finish the MCM. I want to have something that I can see everyday to remind me of where I started, and where I am at now, and where I am headed. He thought of a good idea, to put something along the lines of 298 ----> 26.2. To show where I started at, at 298 lbs, and getting to a marathon. I have looked at so many ideas online, and I'd like to put that in there too. I don't know if I want a winged foot or shoe or something too. I cant wait to get it, because it'll mean I finished!
We were also talking about how neither one of us wants to go back to where we were. And how we are going to help each other continue what we've started, and never go back to that. Its amazing how much easier all of this is, when you have someone living with you who is your biggest cheerleader. I love him for that.
Who would think all of these happy good feelings could come out, just from a run? Thats why I feel like running is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time. I'm so thankful for everything I have, and I love that. I'm so happy that just over 2 years ago I just decided to try running on my walk.
It changed my life!
I had planned on going 18 miles today, but ended up *only* ;) going 12. But it was a good 12, and at a great pace too. My pace was 13:15, and I was steady in my breathing, my running and my walking.
I love coming home from a run, and just feeling happy and blessed about the life that I have. That I feel full and content, and just happy. I don't look at others and feel envious anymore. I don't compare myself to others anymore.
My husband and I were talking about the tattoo that I hope to get after I finish the MCM. I want to have something that I can see everyday to remind me of where I started, and where I am at now, and where I am headed. He thought of a good idea, to put something along the lines of 298 ----> 26.2. To show where I started at, at 298 lbs, and getting to a marathon. I have looked at so many ideas online, and I'd like to put that in there too. I don't know if I want a winged foot or shoe or something too. I cant wait to get it, because it'll mean I finished!
We were also talking about how neither one of us wants to go back to where we were. And how we are going to help each other continue what we've started, and never go back to that. Its amazing how much easier all of this is, when you have someone living with you who is your biggest cheerleader. I love him for that.
Who would think all of these happy good feelings could come out, just from a run? Thats why I feel like running is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time. I'm so thankful for everything I have, and I love that. I'm so happy that just over 2 years ago I just decided to try running on my walk.
It changed my life!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
I am still here!
But was away from the world for 2 weeks on vacation. I had such a nice time. No phone, no internet, no cable - it was heaven. We stayed at my Dad's cabin in Lupton, MI. I went swimming, sunbathed, read, and went running :)
I ran 5 times while on vacation, which I think is pretty good for me. I mapped out a short route in the nearby state park, and it was beautiful. There were hills, trees, a lake and a creek. It was only 2.8 miles, and my best time was 32:35. I was happy with that. Running there was so peaceful, only a handful of cars, and it was so much easier to breathe! I think the pollution in Jackson, along with some other allergen is part of my breathing problem.
Anyway, because of my vacation, I'm a little behind in my training. I hope to get back on track this coming week.
I ran 5 times while on vacation, which I think is pretty good for me. I mapped out a short route in the nearby state park, and it was beautiful. There were hills, trees, a lake and a creek. It was only 2.8 miles, and my best time was 32:35. I was happy with that. Running there was so peaceful, only a handful of cars, and it was so much easier to breathe! I think the pollution in Jackson, along with some other allergen is part of my breathing problem.
Anyway, because of my vacation, I'm a little behind in my training. I hope to get back on track this coming week.
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