NSV Running Around the Block

I don't post much anymore because work has gotten busy again and I spend more time doing than reading.  Last night I just felt like running.  I guess that is kind of an NSV in itself, I felt like running...who am I?

It occurred to me as I was running around the block last night,  that last year at this time, I could barely walk around this block.  I did not want to walk around the block much last summer, even at night, because it was hot, or I was tired or it hurt, to freaking walk....it hurt to walk, my right foot hurt so bad that I bought some Orthoheels tennis shoes.  They were the only shoes I could wear to work and not be in pain.  I don't need those shoes anymore (& they are too big).  I can walk for miles and miles and my feet never hurt anymore.

I kept seeing my shadow on the ground in front of me in from the street lights and I almost don't recognize it anymore.  I forgot what shape I was.  I actually have a pretty nice hour glass shape and I am pretty tiny now.  Usually I only focus on the loose skin (it is not that bad) but you can't see loose skin in my shadow, my running down the block shadow.  I am coming up on one year July 24 and it bring tears to my eyes that I was so lost in that body for so long.  Why did I wait so long to do this?  I was scared and ashamed to admit that I needed help and actually very resistant to the idea that I needed surgery to get where I am not.  After all, I was an aerobics instructor in college...

So as I ran around that block last night, I was really proud that the same block I was very slowly walking around after surgery is now the same block I will keep running around to stay strong.  I never learned to run as a child because I had severe asthma and the medications weren't very good, so running was always viewed as painful and miserable.  I still don't love it, but I am going to keep trying it, because I notice that it is getting easier and easier.  So now, I don't hate running and I am enjoying my life more every day.

That is amazing and gives me hope.. especially because I know you also had a torn ACL that you got reconstructed!  I am in the same situation and really want to become a runner one day!

Surprisingly, the running is not bothering my knee.  I tried to do Zumba the other night and that is harder on my knee than the running!  I had the ACL 12/28/12 and I am doing great.  I don't think I will ever play soccer again either, but we will see...

 

Terrific NSV!

That's just beautiful and so are you!  I love this..."I felt like running...who am I?"  I think you look fabulous and according to me, the shar pei look is in...I'm getting a spiked collar and rolling with it!  Congrats Hon and thanks for posting!

Deb

That is great! Inspiration for someone who just got home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Thanks!

I can relate. I love running now and miss it if I don't go. When I started, I was 5'1", 265 lbs. My feet would hurt so bad. I knew I had to get out there but I was so embarrassed. I put on my sunglasses and my headphones. I felt a little protected if people couldn't see my eyes and the music help shielded me from having to listen to people yell rude comments from cars. I've lost 116 lbs and I have had so many people that I didn't know from my walking path stop me and tell me how great I look. The other day a lady in one of the yards I pass stopped mowing her lawn and approached me. She asked how much weight I had lost. When I told her, she asked if I was the same blonde lady that used to walk out there last year. I said yes. She got all excited and hugged me all hot and sweaty. It is so awesome. Congrats on your NSV.