looking through my CK posts and found this from one year ago... almost to the date...
september 2009
So, I started this journey with over 100 pounds to lose. Here I am at 57 pounds lost and I cannot believe I am able to actually RUN on a treadmill! I was walking/jogging/interval training around my neighborhood all summer long and one day a couple weeks ago I ran 10 minutes straight for the second time. Now, I did it on a treadmill and I attributed it to the fact that a treadmill is easier because the ground moves for you. I then talked myself into doing another ten minutes after a few minutes of walking, and then I decided to see if I could do another ten on top of that for a total of 20 minutes jogging. I did it! I was so thrilled!!!!
A few days later, I decided to do 20 minutes again.. (of course after warming up for 5) and then I told myself to keep going a few more minutes, and a few more, etc. and it turned into 10 more!!! I ran for 30 minutes straight without stopping!!!!!!!!! I am so excited! I know it's not a fluke because I did it again yesterday... WITH a BROKEN TOE and WITH a bad SORE THROAT I was able to run for 30 minutes for a total of 2.2 MILES!!!!
This fatty is on her way to former fatty 30 minutes at a time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, I started this journey with over 100 pounds to lose. Here I am at 57 pounds lost and I cannot believe I am able to actually RUN on a treadmill! I was walking/jogging/interval training around my neighborhood all summer long and one day a couple weeks ago I ran 10 minutes straight for the second time. Now, I did it on a treadmill and I attributed it to the fact that a treadmill is easier because the ground moves for you. I then talked myself into doing another ten minutes after a few minutes of walking, and then I decided to see if I could do another ten on top of that for a total of 20 minutes jogging. I did it! I was so thrilled!!!!
A few days later, I decided to do 20 minutes again.. (of course after warming up for 5) and then I told myself to keep going a few more minutes, and a few more, etc. and it turned into 10 more!!! I ran for 30 minutes straight without stopping!!!!!!!!! I am so excited! I know it's not a fluke because I did it again yesterday... WITH a BROKEN TOE and WITH a bad SORE THROAT I was able to run for 30 minutes for a total of 2.2 MILES!!!!
This fatty is on her way to former fatty 30 minutes at a time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i can't believe how far i have come. it's unbelievable.
here i am, preparing for my first long race... a 15k. i have my number, i am mentally preparing, resting today and i rested yesterday... i have trained since june. and it's going to happen!
i am nervous...
that i will start too fast
that i will injure myself
i won't finish (but i know i will!)
that my nerves will get in the way
but i am also EXCITED! and i can't wait for the finish line. my running group has been so marvelous to run with and i have learned so much. i am so much more fit than i was a year ago, and even a few months ago.
even if i am not the "best" runner out there, it's only a race against myself and i have won... i have won over and over. every time my feet hit the pavement i am winning!
God,
Give me courage to run the race.
Help me to persevere as you taught us.
Grant me the strength to finish strong.
Honor me with your presence on my journey.
Oh, Lord...
One more breath...
One more step...
One more mile...
FINISH LINE...
This is my prayer.
I can do all things through
YOU who strengthens me!
Amen.
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