I DID IT!!! correction, WE did it. My girlfriend Doris and I ran the 5K together. Everything happened so fast, a casual conversation about wanting to start running (a month ago), turned into the two of us running a 5K. Doris and all my friends now know--watch what you say around me--because I will make it happen for us!!! Yesterday was one of those experiences where you say "did I really just do that?" For some people a 5K is a measly 3.1 miles, for others it may seem insurmountable. For me, a previous "non-runner" it was a BIG deal. If you would have told me several months ago, I'd be running for fitness, let alone running in a race, I'd say NOT ME! This was a big physical and mental hurdle for me to overcome. For years, I've allowed my knees to be an excuse for not trying certain physical things. Years ago, and I do mean YEARS ago, I had knee surgery (on both knees) and I've always been afraid to push myself to see how strong my knees and body really are. What started out being a "I'm training as if I'm going to run at some point" turned out to be a "I'm running in a 5K, for real". It was almost as if I was having an out of body experience. Me running? I still can't believe it. But I did it and I trained in a little less than 5 weeks. The training itself was an experience of seeing how my body would respond, but more importantly, seeing how I improved week to week. Listening to your body was key to pushing or easing off, depending on the day. A month ago, I couldn't run 2 minutes without gasping for air or wanting to stop. I see how the body can adapt and change with the proper training. Along, with the physical training, you have to have the mental fortitude to believe you can do it and you have to have positive self-talk through the process. Overall, it was a great experience and my finishing time was 45:55. I did have to walk a few times-those rolling hills got me, but I ran more than I walked and more importantly, I DID IT!!!! so inquiring minds want to know---what's next??? stay tuned....
CONGRATULATIONS! I'm proud of you for acheiving goals that you set for yourself. I would like to express a concern. I want the GIRLFRIENDS to remember that things you want to change may not only deal with your physicial being, but your spiritual and professional self as well. In my line of work, I run into many women who are unfilled in their career and want to make changes that will have them more fulfilled in life. One woman I know hates her job and is planning to re-launch her specialty giftbasket business. Another woman recently retired from the military and now wants to launch the business she has always dreamed of. Another woman commutes an hour or more one-way to work daily and wishes she could start her home-based online business. And then there's me... finish my book, take my youth division national, flip or rent real estate... etc! 5K run for me... probably not. 5K locations nationwide... now that's my goal! Anybody who wants to make the change to freedom, visit www.wbcnova.org and start your journey. Peace and blessings to all!
ReplyDeleteWell, I am proud of the two of you!!! Congrats!! I cant wait to see what is next. You never know what you can do until you try. And I just want you to know Marcia that I really do appreciate this blog that you started for your Girlfriends. You do inspire us to enrich ourselves mind, body, and soul and I do appreciate it more than you know. Keep it up and I can't wait to see what's next.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work. Your Mind is a terrible thing to question!-Luv, MT
ReplyDeleteWow - Congratulations :-) I am so happy for you!
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