When I went to San Diego with my girlfriends last weekend (post coming soon), I was highly impressed with how cute and fit everyone looked. It got me thinking, I have definitely not been doing what I need to be doing to get the results I'm looking for. I started talking with some of the girls and it seems like there is one key ingredient, running. Running has always been my enemy. I have hated it since I was a little girl and quit soccer because I hated it so much. But, in talking with the girls I became determined to become a runner. My goal is to work up to running 3-4 miles 3-4 times a week. I haven't been able to run a mile straight since I can't remember when, but tonight when I went to the gym I took some of the advice I got from the girls and am proud to say that I ran one mile, walked .05 and then ran another .5 miles! It felt so good and I know now that I will be able to become a runner. I'm excited to one day look back and say, "I can't imagine life without running." I feel so good right now and know that feeling will help me stay motivated.
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That's awesome.
Good job! You will be able to run 3 miles in no time. I don't think I could run 3 miles, maybe I will try it.
It's funny, because the key ingredient I got out of our conversation was excercise+eating. No matter how much I'm excercising, it doesn't do anything unless I eat less, too.
YEAH!!! I completely agree. I think that I have told you that for most of my life hated running too. But something has happened in the last month I started to kinda like it. I started training for that mini triathlon a month ago and I have just started to be able to run 3 miles straight. Love you!!
I guess I already knew that you have to eat right too so the running thing just stuck out more to me. Plus, I think when you are working out harder you want to eat better.
I think running sucks the most because when you are out of shape it feels like your legs and feet are SO heavy. I ALWAYS start at the stairs stepper in the gym and then use running and then walking for a cool down. The stairs help with your butt and backs of your legs (says my old trainer/boyfriend). I knew I was getting something out of that relationship. Anyway. Great job! I also have an exercise goal and am glad we are on the same page.
This is great. I have the same wish. Good luck and I know you can do it! My goal when Avery starts preschool is to run 3-4 times a week but that requires me to wake up before the kids and go to the gym. I am not a morning person :) but that is the only time of they day I will be able to fit it in. Sorry for the long comment!
Em, I used to hate jogging so much. When I hate the two mile mark Joanna knew not to talk to me or else I would snap at her. That is AWESOME what you just did, do that several times a week and in three weeks you'll be able to do your three miles. Also, it helps to have a friend to do it with. Now I have to jog or else I get grouchy or chub-phobic, even though I look the same no matter what. I've been trying to count calories, but it kind of stinks. I think it's easier to do the exercise and it will naturally curb your eating just a little bit. Good luck and good job. You should seriously congratulate yourself for every small goal you meet when it comes to jogging.
When I hear you say you love running I will pass out! Where are the pictures of the TRIP!
When I hear you say you love running I will pass out! Where are the pictures of the TRIP!
That is so great! Goodwork Em, I am so proud of you! I meant to tell you during our conversatoin that when I first started running I could only run around the track once. Then my mom told me to try and increase by just a little bit everyday. After a few weeks I was running 2 miles 5x a week (this was in 7th grade) Ever since then I have enjoyed running and you will find your reason for loving it too! Again, great work! Keep us updated.
Now that you have told us all you are going to do you have to do it because will we all be watching!!!! Are you a women of you word? We will find out when I see you at Thanksgiving Break and you look all fit and runner like!!! Thats cool that you have found motivation, I like to think that it is the most important thing in order to get results. You have to be willing! I know you are. Good luck. I'm proud of you! Love you.
I used to be just like you. hated running. Then I too got motivated and set a goal to run a 10k. I did it and have run another 10k after the first. I think running gives you the best results for the time you put into it.
I still have the training schedule I followed and I was amazed at how quickly I improved. If you want me to give the schedule so you can follow it, just give me your email or find me at church.
I found when I ran I wanted to eat better and I craved healthy foods. It's so good.
I am just now trying to get back into it again and I am having a hard time trying to find the time.
I wish you luck. You go girl!!!
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