I really shouldn't be blogging at all. But - occasionally - I remember my log-in info and I remember to come back here to update.
I am still here... I am still working hard at becoming healthier. I am still stalled out at the exact same size I was last summer - the only difference is that my hair is longer, and maybe my muscle percentage is higher. Sigh. I guess, I could really tighten my belt buckle and starve myself to get to a smaller size... but I am determined to live my life and enjoy my life, so - starving is not an option for me.
But... I have found a new love... I know - I know... I said I never would, and then I did.
After our trip to the lake over the 4th of July, and my new-found love of walking, enjoying the scenery and just being outside... I decided to continue those walks a few times per week at home... Ahhh, but then, one day I decided to run. And I found - a dream of mine fulfilled... Thanks to my years (yes, it's been years now) of heavy lifting, my muscles were actually strong enough to carry my body while running... Slow running - but running just the same. I'll take it.
The last several weeks have been devoted to learning how to breathe, slow down (like, seriously - I walk faster than I run) and proper posture while I am running - which isn't easy. And also building endurance.
See... I've always wanted to be a runner - as far back as I can remember... but due to ~ahem~ my (ashamed) years of smoking, several knee injuries, plantar fasciitis, and just my general lack of fitness, there was NO way my previous body could handle such a task... No matter how small I was, I was just never fit enough. There IS a difference.
Oooh, and the running clothes... Oh - they are sooo CUTE! I am addicted to them! It's so fun to shop for running clothes, and it's so fun to go out and look like I mean business. Hahaha. Right now, I am prepping for winter running... Shopping last year's clearance deals to find myself a few things to stay warm in this bitter MN climate. It's not easy - but I am so addicted to Pinterest, and I've learned a lot there... There's so much to know about how to dress and how to layer, and what to wear. Honestly - I HATE winter... I don't ever leave the house unless it's absolutely necessary... but to be honest - I am really looking forward to learning to like this season I've grown to hate. I do find it some-what romantic to be able to go for a nice run in the freshly fallen snow... Eeep, Christmas lights... I love Christmas! I probably won't find it very romantic once the end of February rolls around though...
So, now I am aiming for loftier dreams... Yes - I want to participate in a RunDisney event. Not just any event, but I am shooting for a half-marathon in 2017. Which I think is very doable... And since the 2016 events are already full, I think that 2017 works perfectly for me. :) ACK!!! Dressing up for a race = right up my alley!
I am hoping to do a local 5k in September and an 8k in November. This will be interesting, considering I have a Disney trip mid-November... So I will have to run a little while I am down there. Ack - I think I am crazy! I must be!
I am still walking a little bit too... but I am doing my best to take specified days off and really just enjoy this process and what my body is finally able to do. As this is truly a dream that I never ever thought I could do, and to finally be able to do this, well - I am still in a little bit of shock.
I promise to try to be a better blogger from now on. At least, now I have something exciting (to me anyways) to write about. :)
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