In Which My Brain And My Lungs Are In Disagreement
“Oh how the mighty have fallen!” Those were Adam’s exact words this morning in response to learning that his wife (that would be me) who just over six months ago ran a half-marathon can now barely jog through the neighborhood. It’s true.
I officially have the springtime jogging bug. My brain says, “Run!” but my lungs say, “Yeah Right!” In my head I’m visualizing the woman that I was in October. In reality I’ve gained almost ten pounds over the winter, lost muscle and even welcomed back my double chin. And I only have myself to blame. I’ve known for a while but attempting to jog makes reality impossible to ignore. I have to swallow my pride even though I know it means starting over.
My goal this week is simply to start moving. This morning I ran one mile and walked a second. I know it’s a baby-step. But hey, baby-steps add up!
March 31st, 2008 at 12:10 pm
That’s awesome that you ran a half-marathon!
I’m currently training for my first marathon, which will be my first-ever race! Thinking about the marathon is overwhelming at times. But, like you, I try to just focus on one step at a time.
Keep up the running!
March 31st, 2008 at 6:54 pm
I’m just impressed your running, period. My goal is to get walking. I rode my bike w/ Abbie to her piano lesson…about 2 blocks away & I thought my legs were going to fall off. Pathetic.
April 1st, 2008 at 7:48 am
That is great! Running a mile after so long of not. I barely walked an entire mile a couple of weeks ago. I decided that I would walk to get my oldest daughter from school. 1/2 mile there and back. A hardly could make it back. Needless to say, I am back in the car pool lane to pick her up!
April 1st, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Good for you for running a 1/2 marathon 6 months ago and good for you for starting the journey once again! You inspire me!
P.S. I love your husband’s quote. He must be a funny guy.
April 2nd, 2008 at 8:49 am
From someone who can’t run at all - I salute your one mile run, one mile walk. Good going, Kristen!