Running

I have always hated to run. The worst day of every school year was the day we had to run the mile and get timed. I hate to run!

For some crazy reason over the past few weeks, I have had this urge to run. I have no idea where it is coming from or why I have it. I have tried to ignore it. But I finally gave in this past Wednesday. I came home from work, got out my running shoes, put on some comfy clothes, got my ipod out and went outside. I ran all the way from my mailbox to the next one down the street (houses are somewhat far apart on my street! ha!) when I remembered why I hate to run! I had an ache in my side and I was gasping for air. I am SOOOOO out of shape! I was ready to give up! But I decided I could walk and maybe try to run again a bit further down the road. Well, I didn't run anymore that day. I ended up walking a mile total. And decided I would try again the next day.

When I woke up Thursday morning, I could barely move!! I think I worked muscles I didn't know I had. I hurt all over! I knew I had to do it again, even though I wasn't sure how! So, that night after work, I went out again. I made it the same distance... then walked. I am not sure that I will ever make it any further. Big t says that it gets easier... I hope he is right!

I have made it out four times this week. It has gotten a bit easier. I haven't ran too much further, but I think that in a day or two I might try. It feels good to be outside. It is very peaceful, but right now I am just reminded of how out of shape I am! I cannot believe that I just admitted on here what a loser I am! Maybe it will help me stick to it!