So, I’ve been busting my booty, working out and counting calories (which is not cumbersome as you might imagine with websites like sparkpeople and the daily plate.), and I’ve been seeing BIG changes to my body.

One of the most exciting things I’ve been doing is the c25k, and its been a few weeks since I’ve posted, but let me just tell you, I’m being transformed! Prior to starting this program, I’ve never run a mile straight through without stopping… ever. Well, on a whim, I decided to sign up for the 5k that was happening just minutes from my house, and knowing it would be a relatively small event, I was pretty excited.

I was pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to run the whole thing, because, I’m only on week 3 of c25k, and haven’t even run a mile straight in the program yet. Nevertheless, I decided that I was capable of seeing this event as MY race. If I focused only on MY pace, and MY body, I would be able to push myself in a healthy way… I might even pull a mile without stopping…

Well… I won’t bait you further! I didn’t stop to walk until 1.25 MILES had passed, (at which point my, now rejected sportline hrm, completely betrayed me and I lost all my data) thats right! I ran a mile! The first mile EVER!

I definitely had to walk some during miles 2 and 3… (am I the only one who was surprised in their first 5k just how far 3 miles is on foot!?), but I finished… and I pushed at the end, jogging about the last half mile straight to the finish.

I was beaming, (and crying just a smidge) because I was so proud. As I was catching my breath, I remember saying to Daron through misty eyes, “I… I can do anything.”

This race symbolized so much to me. It represented my focus… my dedication to a healthy life. It also showed me that I am limited only by my desires, and if I want to change, I need only to decide to.

When I crossed the finish line (my first finish line) a bunch of people flew through my head… my babe, who encourages me, just by being proud… JESS, who calls me svelte every day, and is a constant encouragement… my mom, who said I could do anything long before I ever believed her… Angie–who I don’t really know, but who managed to set my feet in motion…

I’m so glad I’m on this path, and I can’t wait for my next run.

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Results and Pictures

BIB 612
AGE 25
RANK 190
TIME 42:20.1
PACE 13:39/M

(google readers, you’ll need to come to my page to see pics. )