Eight Months Out - 108 Pounds Gone!!

Jun 05, 2009

Hi Everyone,

I can't believe I only have 37 more pounds to get to my doc's goal of 160.  I have been training now for two weeks for a 5K.  It's a 12 week program that helps you to learn how to run a 5K.  We are gradually building our way up to 30 minutes of straight running.  Tomorrow, we will run for 4 minutes, then walk for 3 minutes.  We'll do 5 reps. of that.  The first class I attended was a little tough and I was the very last person.  I was talking to the coach and she went up ahead and said, "I'll be back for you Tammy."  I said, "I'll be here!!" 

I just kept thinking and focusing on putting one foot in front of the other and about the good I am doing for myself.  It doesn't matter if you win the race, as long as you reach your goal and give it your best.  When I was younger, I ran indoor, outdoor and cross country in high school and really enjoyed it.  I may never run as fast as I did back then, but I set a goal and I will achieve it.  That's what matters. 

That first week, my knees hurt a little bit.  The second week, I had pain in my left foot.  I was so scared that would hinder me from running, but I prayed about it and haven't had that pain since!!  Praise God!!  Last week's running class was easier (not easy) than the week before.  During the week we have to run at least twice on our own and both runs were great for me.  I pushed it and ran 4.0 mph for the first two reps, 4.2 mph, 4.4 mph and 4.6 mph on Wednesday, then Friday I repeated that only the last one I bumped up to 4.7.  I'm hoping that by increasing the speed a little at a time, I will increase my speed on the course.  If I can maintain an 11 something mile for the race in August, I'd be happy.  

Have a great day everyone.

 

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