That is what my sister said to me today when I was whining to her about how much I really do not like to walk/run. After a 4 day recovery from my little excursion last Saturday (seriously my calves are still actually sore today) I decided to suck it up this morning and see what I can do. I did 1-1/2 miles at a fast walk/slow jog.. I did about every other mailbox on my road as a slow jog. I am sure I did not break any records, however I did break a sweat, and at least I did it. The shoes I bought seemed to help and I made sure that I decreased my stride to avoid any shin pain but seriously if my stride gets any smaller I will be going backwards. I really am feeling the pressure to be able to keep up with all my fellow runners. Not because they put pressure on me but because I put pressure on myself. This Saturday we are doing a Mock race to get ready for the big day on July 12th. It will be myself, Rena', Healthier Chelle and her friend Leigh.. I know all the other 3 are really working on there running skills if not already doing 8.5 minute miles (Chelle) and I don't want to be the one to slow them down. In my crazy mind it is very embarrassing not to be able to keep up, specially when it comes to physically activities, I guess I just have to remember that I was never an athlete growing up, and it does not happen overnight. My interests growing up were always doing other things, Outdoors things that involved hunting, fishing or riding the 3-wheeler, you know country girl type stuff. I can lift 100lbs without batting an eye yet can't seem to run a 100 yard dash faster then an average turtle. But I guess with all things it just takes time, I am looking forward to being able to reflect back at this post in a couple of months and seeing just how far I come and I hope that I can continue to stay motivated enough to continue on with this training.
Also, if there is anyone reading who would like to join us on Saturday for our mock race please send me an email. The more the merrier and afterwards we can cool off and relax in my pool.
See ya back here tomorrow for weight day, but I am not to excited about this one since I will probably have water weight gain but keep your fingers crossed.
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Don't worry about anything but finishing the race!
Love you!
I knew I have heard that "one foot..."commentfrom a cartoon song...Thankfully, Joshua was able to tell me what it was from. Remember "Here comes Santa Claus"?! Maybe you don't remember it, but maybe it can be your theme song while your out. "One foot in front of the other, before you know it you'll be running out the door!!" Cuzin Laura, as I told you before I love reading your "BOOK"
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