@ 38 minutes
No Weights
So today has pretty much been the worst emotional day in a very long time. My emotional strength is all but spent. So when I missed my workout yesterday, I knew I couldn't back out of the one for today-Even though every moment of my day supported such a decision. All day long, besides personal weight dragging me down, the fact that tomorrow night is the kick off for the Salt Lake Running Co.'s 1/2 Marathon Training program burned every muscle in my body. All I could hear today was that there is "Nothing to prove that I can do this." I really wanted to not go to the gym and stay home. But I forced my ornery self to get dressed and go. Even when I was there, trivial things kept me from starting my workout. So once I finally started running, I wasn't going to stop. I pushed through with a strong three miles and even outlasted most of the men that tried to run on the track with me tonight. (I find that slightly appealing also with the fact that I wore my "No Fat Chicks" t-shirt. I'll explain what that is later.) I finished in under 38 mins. kicking my first 5k time last June of 56 mins. out the window. I know that there are many times when life is not going to support the idea of what your goal is. But it doesn't matter, because there will always be friends and family that will. So when I cross that finish line in three months, all that doubt and negative thinking can go eat crow. ~Thanks again Keri
I am not sure if you are sick of hearing this but you really are an inspiration. I set goals for this new year like nearly every other person. Like many of those same people I wasn`t sure if I would be able to follow through with them. With that said following your journey towards that marathon has helped me to make changes in my life that are long overdue. I know that I do not know you as well as others Heidi, but I am so proud of what you are doing. Thank you again for helping to be better through your example.
ReplyDeleteKudos for hitting the gym when you least felt like it. I went tonight too! Although I only got in 15 minutes on the elliptical because Nate got home late from work. But I bought a 30 day pass to inspire/force me to go more often. Maybe I'll see you there sometime and you can lap me on the track. =)
ReplyDeleteThat is really awesome! You have inspired me to start trying to run again. I've never been able to run for more than 30 seconds without being winded. You are definitely an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHOOORAY for you!!!
ReplyDeleteDid I ever tell you I have sometimes pulled into the gym parking lot and started to cry? Not sob, just a few little tears of protest. Yeah. Working through it is HARD and you absolutely ROCK!!!!! Congratulations on the time too! WOW!!!!!!