"Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us" Hebrews 12:1 (ESV)
The new year is here...2012!! I have decided to start running. Not just "hey let me see how fast or long I can go", but really focusing on a goal and achieving that goal!! I mean yes I want to get in shape, and yes I'd love to lose a few pounds, but I don't want to make that my ultimate goal. I also want to make my running God focused. Anytime I feel like I want to give up, I think of what Christ did for me by dying on the cross!! What an AMAZING and selfless thing he did for US because we are all sinners. If Christ can DIE for ME then I can certainly run 3 or 13miles. It's a great perspective and motivation for me!!
-My ultimate goal: Disney 1/2 Marathon in September
-Race on the Base 5K in February (I just signed up for this!!)
-Angels Fun Run 5K in April
My Dad asked me last week how many miles I had been running. I told him you might want to ask if I have exercised at all and I would have answered no. Haha!! He then told me I should be running at least 3 miles once a week. This past week was my first real go at it. Wednesday I did about a little more than a 2.5mile run with my dad. It was in the evening and a bit cold outside so I ran faster than my normal pace. Thursday I did a 2.5mile run at the gym. I was not surprised that my pace was slower, it's so hot in there. I mean all those sweaty bodies together...eww!! By the way my left foot seems to go to sleep after I run about 2 miles. I need to fix that.
This morning, Saturday...my sleep in day, I got up and went to work out with Kamala! It was a wonderful start to my day :) Surprisingly great start to my day!! It's always good to have a workout buddy to keep you accountable. We were going to go to the park to run, but the rain washed out that plan. We headed over to 24hr. fitness hopped on the treadmills and took off. I went a total of 3miles in distance, some running & some walking. We topped it off with a sit in the hot sauna. So refreshing!!
So here is the start of my journey towards becoming a better me :)
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