I can't believe that I haven't taken a moment to write about the 5k... I like to blog in quite, and normally would take a minute when both girls were in school. Those moments are gone, for now!
It was a really awesome day! I was surprised to see how nervous I really was by the time it was to get started. Kim came to walk with me, her support was awesome! The only thing I wanted was to NOT be last. That was it.
I thought there would be more walkers, but there were only a handful. It was pretty easy to tell that I was the shortest one out from surgery, and honestly I was still the largest. I just let that go once I got started and focused on what I have been training to do. Complete it.
Chris had all the girls (Lily H, Charlotte, and Lily G) at the pavilion making signs for us! It was so cute! They were our own cheering squad! They cheered everyone on as the walked/ran by. On our last lap the girls came with us. Chris followed behind. The Lily's made it, Charlotte pooped out after the incline. She and Chris made a cut through the middle!
Towards the the very last turn, I made my move to not be last and I passed the only person in front of me. Lily and I crossed the line together! Kim sat with the girls while I walked it off with to catch my breath. I did get choked up when I hugged Chris. I was so proud of myself. I have come so far in this journey. I know I still have a ways to go, no doubt, but I am gonna get there.
We all got certificates and goodie bags. My time was 59:53. I am proud of that considering at the start of this I could barely do one lap. 1 year ago, there would have been no way I could have done it at all.
They are continuing the running/walking club through the summer. They are also running another couch to 5K in the fall. I will be running this. No doubt. I also plan to run the color run in Oct!
Monday, June 18, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Full Of Life
That has been the atmosphere around here this past month! We have been so very busy. Ok lets get down to business first.
14 weeks out
Total from all time highest: 97
Total from surgery : 65
Things are really starting to change. I am able to see the weight loss better then ever before. I have been training HARD for the 5K that is this weekend! So excited. Still wish I could run/jog it. But I know how far I have come from even 7 weeks ago when I first stepped foot on the track. I barely made it once around. To complete the 5K it is a total of 4 trip around the 0.8mi loop. I have completed it once on the track 3 times in the gym on the treadmill. I am so much more stronger then I ever thought I would be. I know running will come. My surgeons office is toying with the idea of doing it again the fall. I am also signed up for the Color Run in DC in October. Looking forward to doing that with two awesome ladies and our kidlets! I am really going to work in getting myself there to jog the whole thing.
I did start jogging a little, but my body needs to get about another 50 lbs off first. I will get there.
Chris and I have talked more about the 1/2 marathon. Instead of the 2013 one I am going to shoot for 2014. I really to get my belly fixed ASAP after I get to a good weight. I would rather train to run it after I get it completely fixed.
This summer is looking promising for myself and the girls! I have energy and desire to play and be active. The next few days I am going to work on setting up a schedule for us, so that I make it to the gym at least 3 days a week and the other two we do something active.
Will write more on Saturday after I complete my very first 5K race!
14 weeks out
Total from all time highest: 97
Total from surgery : 65
Things are really starting to change. I am able to see the weight loss better then ever before. I have been training HARD for the 5K that is this weekend! So excited. Still wish I could run/jog it. But I know how far I have come from even 7 weeks ago when I first stepped foot on the track. I barely made it once around. To complete the 5K it is a total of 4 trip around the 0.8mi loop. I have completed it once on the track 3 times in the gym on the treadmill. I am so much more stronger then I ever thought I would be. I know running will come. My surgeons office is toying with the idea of doing it again the fall. I am also signed up for the Color Run in DC in October. Looking forward to doing that with two awesome ladies and our kidlets! I am really going to work in getting myself there to jog the whole thing.
I did start jogging a little, but my body needs to get about another 50 lbs off first. I will get there.
Chris and I have talked more about the 1/2 marathon. Instead of the 2013 one I am going to shoot for 2014. I really to get my belly fixed ASAP after I get to a good weight. I would rather train to run it after I get it completely fixed.
This summer is looking promising for myself and the girls! I have energy and desire to play and be active. The next few days I am going to work on setting up a schedule for us, so that I make it to the gym at least 3 days a week and the other two we do something active.
Will write more on Saturday after I complete my very first 5K race!
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