Last Christmas, I decided to get back out an exercise. I started running through our neighborhood and using the Couch to 5k program. I was able to stay on top of workouts because Paul was home and could watch the boys while I was out.
We ran the Run for Ryan House 5k in May of this year as my goal after the 9 week program. I ran it in 35:53. In the rain. I felt so proud of myself. I was also happy that I could share this experience with Paul, since he ran it with me.
Shortly after the race, I got sick and fell off the running wagon. It took me until June to get into running consistently a few tines a week. I started to train for a 10k with another training program that was 14 weeks long. Halfway through the training, I registered for the Esprit de She 10k sponsored by Athleta.
Just 4 weeks before the race, I developed Achilles tendonitis and had to stop running. I wasn't sure how long it would take to heal, but I was out running again after two weeks. That means I had to work up to the 10k in two weeks less time.
My friend, Shannon, and SIL, Brighid, ran with me. Shannon and I finished in 01:01:04. I was amazed that I beat my goal of finishing around the one hour & ten minute mark.
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| Me and Shannon |
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| My cool, cool SIL, Brighid. |
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| My mom and dad came to cheer me on. This was the sign they made! |
Now, I am training for 15k in December. I've finished the 3rd week of a half marathon training program. If all goes well, I have a *small* goal of running game half marathon in January. It would be amazing, but I'd like to get through the 15k first!
It's pretty amazing to know that I'm the person I always hoped to be. Every time I'd see someone running I'd wish that was me. I've finally taken the time to get myself out there and do this it.
I feel so good after my runs and I've developed some pretty amazing calves, too!
