Today I did something I NEVER thought I'd ever be able to... I ran 5 miles. It's crazy to think about it, really, and I'm just so amazed at how running is NOT something I hate anymore. I actually felt like I was in control the entire time. "I got this". And I did.. I really had it!
After about a mile and a half I got into the "groove" as Pina explained. A "groove" that was comfortable allowing my mind to realize that I could do the same motion for as long as I needed to... and not worry about a thing. At times I needed to check in with my breathing, but I know that will never go away, and I'm okay with that!
I am so excited to be able to have gone this far. I got to where I wanted to go during the break between No Boundaries Spring and No Boundaries Summer. My next adventure starts up next week, and I can't wait for that new journey to begin.
I welcome this milestone with a new challenge. The challenge of being held accountable with the number on the scale. In the past, my weight loss worked when I weighed myself in front of somebody. Each week, no excuses. I brought my scale to Paychex when I worked there, and stepped on it in front of my best friend every Wednesday morning before we got our coffee. Today, I did the same thing... instead I brought the scale to our running location and gracefully stepped on it in front of Pina. {heck, if she could push me to run 5 miles, and all the training that lead up to it... I think she could push me to shed a few pounds as well... right?}
So, here's to a new beginning. Or, should I say a new chapter to start! I had written before about that finish line, and when I crossed it after my first 5K race. The feelings of excitement, fear and determination as I tackled what was next! I need to tap back into those emotions that will help me push through the times I want to give up.
What moves me today? The excitement of summer, and all the amazing numbers that will come my way.. in all areas of life. They will take work to achieve, but I'm ready!
After about a mile and a half I got into the "groove" as Pina explained. A "groove" that was comfortable allowing my mind to realize that I could do the same motion for as long as I needed to... and not worry about a thing. At times I needed to check in with my breathing, but I know that will never go away, and I'm okay with that!
I am so excited to be able to have gone this far. I got to where I wanted to go during the break between No Boundaries Spring and No Boundaries Summer. My next adventure starts up next week, and I can't wait for that new journey to begin.
I welcome this milestone with a new challenge. The challenge of being held accountable with the number on the scale. In the past, my weight loss worked when I weighed myself in front of somebody. Each week, no excuses. I brought my scale to Paychex when I worked there, and stepped on it in front of my best friend every Wednesday morning before we got our coffee. Today, I did the same thing... instead I brought the scale to our running location and gracefully stepped on it in front of Pina. {heck, if she could push me to run 5 miles, and all the training that lead up to it... I think she could push me to shed a few pounds as well... right?}
So, here's to a new beginning. Or, should I say a new chapter to start! I had written before about that finish line, and when I crossed it after my first 5K race. The feelings of excitement, fear and determination as I tackled what was next! I need to tap back into those emotions that will help me push through the times I want to give up.
What moves me today? The excitement of summer, and all the amazing numbers that will come my way.. in all areas of life. They will take work to achieve, but I'm ready!
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