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Thursday, April 25, 2013

I did it

Well I did it. The weather was in the 50’s today and so I headed outside for a run. Yippee!

The goal was to run 1 mile, which is basically a jaunt down our paved path. This is going to be my base mile. I now plan to run more consistently and I want to improve. I have a big 5K coming up in a couple of months that I want to be able to RUN in.

And boy was it HARD! But, immediately when I started running I felt joyful. That lasted all of about 2 minutes when I became angry. If I hadn’t been running, I probably would have kicked myself, asking myself why I was doing this.

But I persevered and I did it. I ran the whole way. The once unconquerable mile. It’s good to know that I at least haven’t lost that amount of my fitness level. I’m glad for that.

I’m not sure when I hit 1 mile because my Garmin decided to die after about the 3rd minute of my run. I know the path is slightly over 1 mile, and it took me 13 minutes, pretty much on the dot. A slow jog, but a jog nonetheless.

I’m proud of myself.

Now let’s see what else I can do.

9 comments:

  1. The Skinny on StaciApril 25, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Good job, Alissa. Congrats on your mile!

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  2. Something Infinitely InterestingApril 25, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    That's very good girl! I am going to start back running tomorrow. I know the first week SUCKSSSSSSS!

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  3. Ash ZApril 25, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Wahoo! Good job - I am working up to running a mile now - you inspire me!

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  4. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Congrats!! Its a great feeling!!

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  5. AnonymousApril 26, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Awesome job! Just look for progress! DH & I ran a bit last spring - we aimed to run between certain landmarks and then walk and then run again - it was a good way to get into it again and worked for us. I usually power walk though. Ever tried Debbie Rocker's CDs for outdoor walks? I'm addicted to them - they help me so much, have been using them for years! Dawn

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  6. Need to Get ME BackApril 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Good job on the run, especially in that weather! Glad to see you are stilling blogging (unlike me who took a hiatus but will hopefully get back into it)

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  7. Roz @ weightingfor50April 26, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Way to go Alissa!!!!!! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  8. JennaApril 26, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Awesome job!

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  9. AnonymousApril 27, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Great job getting out there and doing it. I need to do the same with walking. Looking forward to seeing what else you do!

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