This is the third time I have typed this… I deleted twice by accident
I have been logging my progress in a cool little running journal. I bought it when I got my sneakers last week. I should say invested in sneakers because they cost me $100! I have been tracking my running since I started Feb.25 in a scrappy little note book. I transferred all the info into the new one. It is awesome to look back to my first days and see that I started with running 1 min., walking 1 min, 10 times. ( I actually think it is funny) I have come to today’s task which was run 20 min, walk 1 and run 10 more. I am trying to figure out how long it takes me to run a mile. My treadmill cannot be accurate or for sure I will come in last and they will be packing the table up.
Once it stops snowing, raining and sleeting this month I want to run outside regularly. But, as of yet I am still inside where something is predictable.
One month to the Lilac 5K and I am very excited! We are staying overnight since the run is at 8am Charlie is coming too. Surprisingly Hilton’s are pet friendly!!
I don’t know what happens after I finish all the 5k emails from about.com… I guess I just run on my own. I like being told what to run and then I just do it. Hopefully, I will still be running all summer and make it to my original goal of running at the summerfest 5k in August. What happens after that?? I don’t know… Maybe I will never run again, maybe I will go for a 10 K who knows. But I do know that I take it one day at a time and I have come a long way. A friend told me every second equals a minute, every minute equals a mile and every mile takes you closer to your goal. I love that mantra and think about it all the time when I am running.
So do you want to join me? Are you in? I am in!
I am very encouraged by the emails, comments and supportive words. I appreciate it and it is what keeps me going!
Have a Blessed Easter !
yeah-Charlie gets to go!!! You shouldnt be disappointed with the hilton- comfort for all.
ReplyDeletewhat will you do after the about.com emails stop???
c'mon since when do you need to be told what to do ;>
Deirdre
Patty,
ReplyDeleteJust need to say that you are so inspirational - it almost makes me want to try, but I always seem to come up with that excuse "I don't have time"!
I am very proud of you!
Xo
Christine