gymcoach79's Journal

First 5K
Aug 12 2009 14:55

I'm glad I wasn't scared of the scale....3lbs gone!!! Mind you that's over a course of 2 weeks and having TTOTM in there too, but I'll take it!

I'm looking to run my first 5K at the end of next month....it was a goal of mine to do before my 30th birthday.  I'll be a little late, but better late then never.  I'm scared. I'm not a runner, never have been, but this something I want to prove to myself.  I'm not sure what I'm doing, I'm mentally prepared to finish last and I'm pretty positive that I'll cry....but I don't doubt myself finishing it. I know if I make it to the raceline, I will most certainly finish it.  I guess what I'm going to do is start running 2-3 times a week regularly.  I'll run a mile straight, without stopping, and then walk for another...half mile?  Then I guess I will try to run a little further every week. I figure I have about 6 weeks, so....add a half mile a week? That will get me up there and give time in case I miss a day....and hopefully leave a week to go easy the week before.  I guess. I don't know what I'm doing. LOL  If anyone out there has done a 5K, some pointers, especially for the week or two before the race, would be most appreciated!

I stepped on the scale and found 169.5....I logged 170 because....well....I don't know.  Making sure the 160-something isn't a fluke.  :)  One day at that was enough to get me psyched, but not truly a believer, you know?  My initial goal in January was 160.....52lbs from my starting weight and something so seemingly unattainable....then to see the "16" part starting out my weight....gosh...it seems so close!!! At 170, that puts me 42lbs down from where I started this journey and I'm still in disbelief.  I finally see my face again, not the chipmunk cheeked girl in the mirror.  My legs...oh my legs! I look like I have skinny legs again and I love them, especially from my mid-thigh down!  My waist/stomach is still terrible....flabby...LOL  But I feel better, so I guess that's the priority.....I sure would love for that to shrink some, atleast in my mind, but we will get there....maybe it's where my last 10lbs will come from....the ultimate reward as far as I'm concerned!!

My 30th birthday is in a couple weeks.  I'm proud of where I am in my life.  Are there things I would like different? Of course. Is everything perfect? No....but is it ever?  I've regained some health, I'm happy and proud that I had will power and persistance with this.  I have 2 wonderful children.  Not angels, not the best listeners, not even potty trained, but they are mine....and I love them.  I'm married to someone who works hard for his family and supports us.  I would love to work and have a fulltime job outside of the house, but you know what? What job in the world is more important then parenting? I need to remind myself of this sometimes and be grateful that I have this opportunity rather then stress about it.  My family is loving and supportive and we all have our health.....remember what is important in life and find that inner peace....it will make you a better person.