So after allowing myself to feel horrible (because some wonderful wonderful ladies I speak to said it's actually okay to feel bad, we are human) I decided to get off my butt and go for a run. So I posted that I wanted to run and started the Couch to 5K program and wow I feel wonderful.
I wanted to get up at 5 am and get out there because it is not as hot in the early morning. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get to bed until almost 2 am and was exhausted. I rolled out of bed at 6 am and got my gear on. I was telling myself to go back to bed but I knew if I did I would be kicking myself later on when I'm complaining to Mike that I have done nothing today (which I have done many many times, a way of excusing myself that I didn't workout).
Once I got out there it was okay and then I started to do the intervals and it was tiring. I mean I haven't done a full run since my accident when I was 17 and now 12 years later it's going to be a work in progress for sure which I am excited about.
After I got home I had a nice lukewarm shower before the little princess wakes up and I'm honestly feeling great.
I didn't think I would survive workout #1 but I did and i can't wait for the weeks to come and maybe this will lead to other great new things.
That is awesome Jenn! I have never been a runner, even when I was younger I was always awful at it, and last November I taught myself how to run. I ran my first 10k at the beginning of May and a 2nd one a month ago. I am debating signing up for the Ajax half marathon at the end of October..
ReplyDeleteI know how hard it is starting out (or starting out again..) but it doesn't take very long at all to see the hard work pay off!
-Steph (Booty Camp)
Trying again. Good job. I'm not sure I would have managed if I stayed up so late.
ReplyDeletehooray for you! I am by no means close to being in shape. Everything is wrong about my body and my body image right now, but one thing I know? I have NEVER regretted working out. I have only regretted NOT working out. So good for you for making yourself do it! We both ran today! yay! We will go again Thursday! Day 2...here we come!
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