A year and a half ago, I started running. Well, running is a loose description of what I would say I am doing. I use an app on my phone to help me become a runner, build me up to running a 5k.
The first time around it worked to get me to finish a 5k, I wasn’t fast and didn’t die. I will say I was sick as a dog and should not have run. It was about 5 degrees out and had snowed. I couldn’t breathe but I did it and I may have been passed by a women 25 years older than me. But my son and I were determined! He did great, again I didn’t collapse- so it was a win-win!! That leads me to where I am today... starting over again. There have been a few start overs since that 5k. I am back on week 1 day 2. I don’t think I love running yet. My friends who are runners make it look so effortless. Despite looking so effortless, I realize how much they put into it. I completed 2.18 miles of walking/running today. My legs feel like bricks hitting the ground and I may have inhaled a few swarms of nats. My arms don’t seem to move like real runners do. I try to remind myself “nose to pockets” as I swing them back and forth. My son learned that from one of his fitness coaches. I try to remember to have smooth breaths in and out to stay in control. I know I will never be fast, but I’m ok with that. I just want be better than I was a year ago and even better in a year from now. All in all, I feel good and I am happy to be starting over again.
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Sara T.
3/24/2019 12:33:55 pm
I have started that app like 5 times in the past 2 years. I go through moments of complete focus and dedication to running 3-4 times a week. Then 3 weeks go by and I'm like what happened?! Life always seems to "happen". I am proud of you for being back at it. Two weeks from now your breathing will be less laborious and your legs won't feel like bricks. Even though you don't think of yourself as a runner - you are running! Go you!
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Michelle
3/24/2019 01:07:59 pm
Thanks Sara! I am hoping that with the weather getting better I will be more consistent too. The last time I "ran" was December 28, I guess I needed a break. Haha! You will get back to it too, it is so hard when the kids are little. It's nice for me now, the boys will go with me.
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Julie Z.
3/24/2019 01:07:33 pm
Woo woo, look at you! Getting started is sometimes the hardest part. I have found that if I sign up for a race, I am more dedicated to my training. Lately, I see runners and think to myself, “I want to be a runner again.” Maybe I should just lace up and begin again too....
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Michelle
3/24/2019 09:43:21 pm
I agree having a goal in sight definitely helps keep me motivated!!
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CKing
3/24/2019 03:58:54 pm
I believe in muscle memory and I also believe that you can do it. The hardest part is just getting up and starting.
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Michelle
3/24/2019 09:44:47 pm
Thanks Cassie! You are one of the people who I think runs with such ease, but I can only imagine how much you work at it! Some day I will join you for a marathon or at least a shorter run with beer at the end! LOL
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Lisa Goldman
3/24/2019 04:47:09 pm
What an motivational slice for many! I absolutely get where you are coming from! Good luck getting back into it!
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Michelle
3/24/2019 09:45:17 pm
Thanks Lisa!
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Jenny Koutsogiannis
3/24/2019 11:47:39 pm
Look at you! Although I have not started and stopped the program . . . because I have THOUGHT about starting the program, I just haven't taken any action on starting it! Maybe this will be the year. I have brand new gym shoes . . . from 3 years ago!
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Michelle
3/25/2019 07:36:46 pm
Ha! I think about starting a lot of things too. I can't believe you have a brand new pair of shoes that are three years old and never worn!
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