5k

Three years ago I talked my husband into getting a treadmill. I argued that maybe if working out was a little bit more convenient I would actually do it. During my first "run" I realized that I was the least athletic person in the world. I ran for about two minutes before my legs felt like they were going to give out and I was going to cough up blood. Rather than admit defeat I told myself that I would just start out slow, well after a month it got real slow. It slowed down to the point of not even happening anymore, until finally it became a drying rack for all of our clothes.

Even though I hate running I have always wanted to run a 5K. I ran/walked one as a teenager and loved the feeling of accomplishment it gave me when I crossed the finish line. I found a 5K that sounded fun and bought my ticket. No backing out now! I had no idea where to start, but I knew I needed a plan. I didn't want to phone it in on this race. I took to Pinterest searching "Beginners Guide to Running a 5K". Printed me out a 30 day workout challenge and got to it. I started small like before, but this time I didn't give up. I finished that 30 day challenge and started another. 

There were of course many days when I was so exhausted I was literally holding on for dear life and dragging my body through the work out. Days that when I finally got done I had to lay on the floor cause my legs were shaking like a new born giraffes. The hardest part about those days is getting done with the workout and wishing I could just fall on my bed and not move a muscle for at least 6 hours! Then reality hits and I remember I'm a mom and have to chase after my kids. In fact as I'm running on the treadmill I can see little fingers sticking underneath the door. Even though daddy is there, the fact that I am behind this closed doors makes them need ME even more. I will be lucky if  I have enough time to shower afterward.

I was smart this time though I got a friend that committed to running the 5K with me. There was no backing out now, I couldn't go back on my word. I knew if I didn't lock myself in I would quit, when things get hard or complicated I run (ha ha actually I walk). I am hitting two birds with one stone here. Fulfilling my dream to run a 5K and also sticking it out when things get tough.

I will have an update post when I finally cross that finish line, so stay tuned in!