(I apologize for any cursing in this post beforehand. In real life, I have a potty mouth and it really comes out when I'm feeling a strong emotion.)
I cannot believe it. This 220 pound, size 16W woman did it. I just jogged for 20 minutes without stopping.
I fucking did it.
Even in the best shape of my life, I don't think I ever jogged more than 1/4 mile without stopping. And tonight I jogged 1.3 miles. Without stopping to walk. Without succumbing to the cramp in my calf. Without catching my breath.
Wow. Totally shocked.
Something I did discover? It's my brain that was holding me back all those years ago. If I can do it now, I definitely could've done it then. And I'm so damned happy I found that inside me today.
I think we're going to try the run again soon (technically the program says we should do more running and walking for week 6 day 1), only we're going to try to push the pace a little. 4 mph is really slow--some people can walk that fast. But you know what? I DID IT.
We’re not going anywhere.
2 days ago
10 comments:
Way to go Allison!!!!!
HELL. YES.
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so so so awesome! keep it up, girl! xx
Allison, I'm so proud of you! It's so much fun reading about your progress. You'll be running a 5K in no time!
Great job!! Running for me is a majority mental so I totally get it when you say your brain was holding you back.
Way to go!!!!
Awesome work Allison! You're right running is completely a mind game & once you break that hurdle you're good to go. You'll be running a 5K in no time!
Good for you!! Way to go :)
That is an amazing accomplishment!! I remember when I first overcame that hurdle and it felt wonderful. Keep up the good work!
Awesome! And you're right - it is completely mental. Keep it up!
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