One day, I did a 30-day shred dvd workout. I still felt enormous. My friend Angela runs. She’s looking pretty hot these days. She invited me to run a 5K with her and a couple of our friends from church. I wanted to be smokin’ hot too, so I agreed to run. Neither of us placed, but we didn't finish last. We each won a random door prize! Mine was a fanny pack. Just what every weird runner mom needs. She got a gift card to a really great restaraunt. I'm thinking the folks were trying to tell me to stay out of that yummy place!
It’s been a few weeks. I’m still enormous. (Even though I’m trying to let that go!) She’s still hot. We’re running another one in May with some other cool friends of ours. So far, I don’t love it like I did when I was younger, but I’m getting used to the whole thing. Running with a stroller is killer! It’s a full-body workout, especially on a windy day. So I usually stick Angela with both our kids in her double stroller. Don’t you wish I was your running buddy?
I was amazed at how much my mood has improved since I started spending time outdoors, working up a massive stinky sweat. I feel better. Things aren't as annoying and I'm making better food choices so I'll have the energy to run. I am so glad these ladies included me in their running group!
Glad you are having a good time with running! I would stick my friend with the double stroller too! Good luck at the next run!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I hate running with a stroller. So I don't. Our kids would have to fend for themselves if we ran together.
ReplyDeleteYou AIN'T RIGHT!! "Hot"??? Ummmm, more like "hot mess" when running. And I would say if my running partner is at least 6 sizes smaller than me, that would make her the "hot" one, not me!!! ;) But we do make a pretty good running team!
ReplyDeleteI started walking nearly every day as part of my Lent observance. I'm not a runner, but still over the past few weeks, I have shed almost 10 pounds. That is incentive enough for me to keep going.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your next 5K!