I've been a bad, bad girl..... I ran/walked a 5K today. I was told by my physical therapist not to do that. And he might have known what he was talking about. I had to walk about half of it, because my foot hurt again. That was not so nice. But I felt good being out and being active. The 1st mile, the part i ran completely, was a less than 10 minutes. The 2nd mile, 1/2 walked was 12 minutes. Last mile, all walk, 15 minutes. So no new land speed records, but I finished. I finished!
I am so tired of being sidelined and not being able to do what I want to do! I have never been a runner. In fact, a few years ago I would have told you the only reason to run was because you were 1)chasing something 2)being chased. But this summer, while on maternity leave, I found it to be liberating. And I have goals! I am really set on these goals too it seems. These aren't like New Year's resolutions, these are real goals. But I hurt my foot. And learned from my PT that I'm not "bio-mechanically" inclined to run effectively. But I'm no quitter! I thought since my foot didn't hurt, I could run today. Not so much. But I did finish the race. I wasn't last either.
My babysitter, Nancy, pretty much kicks butt. She was nice enough to watch the girls so I could go run my heart out. She has been super since Shane has been gone. She is a single mom of a 15 yo boy. I don't know how Nancy has scraped by as a single mom for 15 years, but she has. She has held many jobs, and now she has a daycare. She has been a great help with Allison. And she has an investment in my children. Not everyone can say that. I can say God has blessed me with her as a friend. I would post a picture, but she won't let me take one. She was nice enough to take these pics today for me. I wanted photographic evedence that I did show up and run today. Silly maybe, but special to me. Just like I save all my numbers.
I'm a such a packrat!
9 comments:
Congratulations on finishing! That would be a milestone for me!
yes, congratulations! the PT 5K was the first race I had ever run (well, since junior high)- it's not easy! :)
Look at how cute you guys are. You are a bad girl, but that's what I love about ya!
You guys look fantastic!! Congratulations on finishing. When this is all over - I'm definitely going to start running again. You have inspired me.
Tiff I am really glad someone else thought it was a little tough. I thought I was just being a wuss! Char we can run together if you like. I'll even let you borrow a kid to push... ;) Everyone else thanks for the support! I am kinda proud that I decided to follow my heart and not my PT. I'm a rebel at heart I guess! :)
Lookin' good, girlfriend!!
How awesome! I totally abide by your 2 reasons to run. Clearly, I have not chased, nor been chased by anyone in quite sometime! :)
Good for you---except for the not-supposed-to-run part. But good for you for finishing, making good time, etc.
I don't want this to sound condescending in anyway...I'm so proud of you for getting out and doing stuff like this. I say that because I know that if my hubby were gone I'd probably be holing myself up in my house and missing out on life. I'm thrilled that you're getting out there!
WooHoo to you! (your kids are sweet!...Have I said that before??)
hello, chica! how are you? you haven't posted in awhile.
Love you!
Hooray for doing so well! I'm sorry your foot hurt though. :( You would have beat me had I have done it though, even with your hurt foot and my two non-hurt feet. You rock!
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