This Friday I go in for my yearly exam. I am not looking forward to it. As most of you know by now, I have been obsessively trying to lose weight and get fit for a few months. My efforts have been increasing as I near my appointment or as I call it "D-Day." I stepped up my cardio to include a mile run/walk nearly every day. When it is rainy, I stay inside and do a workout on my elliptical or from the free zone on Cox.
Needless to say, my run/walk is still not a run. My goal was to be able to run a 8 min mile.... until I started the process. Now, my goal is to run a mile. And that feels ambitious and is fairly painful. I now do a series of dashes to a spot ahead and then a walk to catch my breath and the cycle repeats itself. I start off running and can usually make it a complete block before I have to walk. One day, I will make it all the way down my street. But I doubt that day is today. Maybe next week? It is all about goal setting and trying to make it work.
I even run in my dreams now... only my legs often feel tired and I am in pain even in my sleep.
2 comments:
Don't forget supportive undergarments! I decided long ago that I'm not built for running, but I envy you your determination
I had just image in my head when I read this post. Watch this video and know that you're not alone...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2BgjH_CtIA
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