You know those people who love to run? It's a hobby. They plan their days around when they can run. They get excited about it. They're constantly thinking of ways to improve their times. They find it enjoyable...downright fun, even.
I am not one of those people.
So, imagine my own surprise when I decided to start training for a 5K. I know. I can't believe it myself everytime I lace up my running shoes and head to the track.
The course was set for this running thing back in January. I decided that it was time to get healthy and start taking care of myself. I joined weight watchers online to jumpstart the process. Little did I know, some of my friends from my small group started a week before me. The timing was impeccable. It's been so helpful to have other people keep me disciplined. These same friends started training for a 5K. My initial thought was..."Why?" I have never liked to run. Ever. There was a time when I was pretty diligent about going to the gym, but you would never find me running. I'm still not sure what made me turn the corner and decide to train, but I did.
Luckily for me, one of my dear friends is a machine when it comes to running. She pretty much decided she was going to be my coach whether I asked or not. And what a great coach she's been! Thanks Coach Jessica! Anyway, I can't say that I've become one of "those people" yet when it comes to running. I still feel like I'm going to die during our training sessions. I still could not be happier when we're done. I still don't get upset when I can't run. It's still hard, and I'm not progressing as quickly as I would like. But I AM acutally glad that I'm doing it. I feel so much better. I can't attribute it all to running, but I am so much happier than I was before January.
So, that's my first adventure. Next step: actually sign up for a 5K. Look for it in the fall. I definitely don't love running enough to do it when it feels like the inside of an oven outside.
