I did something last night that I never thought I would do. I ran a 5K (and yes, I was actually smiling afterward).
This may not seem like a big deal, but I am over 40 and “pleasantly plump”. As my daughter put it,”I can only run a little bit and it’s hard to breath.”
I ran for the very first time (since my college days) the week after Labor Day, just 6 and a half weeks before the race. I had no intentions of keeping it up, but for some reason I liked the challenge of running a little bit further each time I went out.
During my “training”, the farthest distance I had run was 2.4 miles and the last time I ran (earlier this week) I could hardly make it a mile.
But I was determined.
I wanted to be able to say that I ran the entire race without stopping to walk and I did! I made it in 43 minutes. Believe it or not, I wasn’t the last one in either!
Accomplishing this feat has made me rethink other boundaries I have put on myself. I’m looking forward to trying some new things in the coming months.
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I am very proud of you honey!!
Thanks- I couldn’t have done it without your encouragement!
Wow! You Rock! (I just got back from vacation and am catching up on emails…) How great does it feel to accomplish one of your personal goals? Well done!
It feels great! Now I have to decide what the next goal is.
That’s marvelous! Way to go!
Thanks Julie!
I just want to thank you for your website, I just stumbled on it a few days ago and I’m already feeling more positive about life and less worried about “keeping up with the Jones’” I love your attitude, the freebie links, the hints, and your priorities. I know you said you struggled with sharing all the personal information but decided if it would help one family it was worth it, please know that in just a few days you have helped me personally be a more mellow mom and feel more confident in my abilities and therefore made my home a much more pleasant place to live. My family and I sincerely thank you! You are amazing and a great inspiration.
Wow Sarah, thanks so much for your encouragement. It is absolutely wonderful to hear that what I am doing made a difference for you!