Running! I love running! I want to run more! I want to encourage others to run!
Nearly 2 years ago I started to run with the support of 2 of my friends. I enlisted the assistance of a "coach" and set out to train for the Iowa Dam-to-Dam 1/2 marathon. The training schedule meant that many after school "free times" would now be spent running. I would find myself (and my best friend) running around our school building, running around the parking lot, running around my neighborhood, or running at Gray's Lake. It was a slow process.
When I started to run I was 263 pounds! I can't believe I am writing that! During my training time I lost around 10 pounds but that was all. The foods that I consumed did not really change and often I just lied to myself about what I was eating. The excitement of doing something new was certainly there and I was exercising more then I ever had. I did my first 5K, my first 8K, and finished with my first 1/2 marathon! I was proud of what I did and then completely stopped running. Not sure why.........
2 years later I am writing to just journal about what I have started to do and hopefully be held accountable for my actions and the promises I have made to myself. In June of 2009 I started to workout regularly again and by October 2009 I was down 30 pounds! The foods I eat are drastically different and the amount of effort given to working out has changed. Now that I am back to running I am seeing a whole new part of myself. My confidence is quickly being restored (not sure I ever really had a lot). I have made incredible friends and continue to have my best friend!
Normally I won't journal this much but thought I should give a little background.
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