“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!
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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!
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.
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!
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.
From someone who can’t run at all – I salute your one mile run, one mile walk. Good going, Kristen!