When I started this blog back in 2008, I had to create a profile with Google. At the time, I was training for the Hippie Chick half-marathon and generally considered myself a runner, so I picked the moniker "runningfan." It's been four years since that day, and during that time I have rarely felt like a runner. I haven't been lean-and-mean since high school, but my state of fitness has gradually declined through my child-bearing years. "Tragic" is the only way to describe my physical status at present.
But I am trying to change that. Once again, I am trying...and it feels fantastic. This morning on the treadmill I got in touch with a part of myself that I haven't known for a very long time. I felt like my goals were attainable and that I don't have to be bogged down by poor health forever. I imagined taking long runs again, training for races, and having the energy to balance my many responsibilities. Even though my treadmill stats today aren't very newsworthy, I am thrilled with them.
Two miles down, a million to go. One step at a time.
10 comments:
Bolder Boulder here you come!
Go Go! As a failure at trying to become a runner, I admire anyone who does it.
Go Heidi! Running 2.19 miles in 30 minutes looks pretty great to me! I read this quote on Livestrong.com recently, and I'm trying to remember it each day:
"The dirty little secret about resolutions isn’t some complex secret: Those who succeed are unwilling to quit. They want to taste success more than those who don’t."
You look like you're well on your way to success!
Way to go! I admire you and I know how tough it can be! I'm just working on 30 minutes of general exercise a day right now--aerobics, yoga (I really need this for my back), strength. My goal right now is simple. Do it daily and break a sweat when I work out. That is tough enough for me. I don't think my knees could handle running anymore. I am getting to be an old lady. ;)
That's SO awesome! I can hear the excitement in your post!
(And I have to say, after "running" for several months, I only went a little farther than you this morning and I don't think I was any faster! I am impressed!)
You go girl! when are you going to train/race with me :)
Love it!! At least you're RUNNING! I'm walking my way back to one day running...one day I WILL get my body back!
Awesome! One step at a time is right. Your positive attitude about running already has you 1/2 way there.
Nice! Let's do a race together in the nearish future. Seriously. Which one???? :)
You rock.
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