Is there anyone else that enjoys New Years more than Christmas? There is much less planning, drama and stress. I'm the kind of person who is always thinking ahead, so I revel in the thought of what I would like to happen in the months to come. Some of my friends, even my husband tell me that dealing with the present is exhausting, too exhausting in fact to look to the future, they make me feel strange for being this way, but I find joy in it, so I think it's a good thing.
This is by far my most memorable New Years Eve day - I ran my first race, a 5k, which happened to be right in my own neighborhood. I never thought I would be capable of running in any race, not even 8 or 9 months ago, but as my goal to lose weight, eat healthy and feel better in 2011 came to fruition, I found myself with a strong desire to run and experience intense exercise. It was actually my own little "rally to restore sanity" - I begged my husband to buy me a good jogging stroller telling him that it would be used more than he could ever imagine. He told my MIL and she asked my BIL and SIL if they still had theirs and lucky for us they did. Each day this summer (mostly in triple digit heat) I began my running. I would run in the afternoons when I really needed it most after caring for two kids all day. Both children really seemed to enjoy it too, I just made sure they had plenty of water to drink and sometimes I bribed them with snacks. It wasn't really all that long when the weather cooled down and I realized that I could run 6.5 miles without even stopping. I learned that I run much better in minimalist style footwear and have not experienced any injuries in my new endeavor.
I was a little nervous about running in a race, I'll freely admit it. What if I finished last? What if I was removed from the race? I am by no means a fast runner but I would like to get a respectable result. I'm so happy to have had such a positive experience today and have achieved a personal best of 10:15 pace for all 3 miles. It's good to have the first race under my belt and another one to look forward to tomorrow when I start 2012 off right!
This is by far my most memorable New Years Eve day - I ran my first race, a 5k, which happened to be right in my own neighborhood. I never thought I would be capable of running in any race, not even 8 or 9 months ago, but as my goal to lose weight, eat healthy and feel better in 2011 came to fruition, I found myself with a strong desire to run and experience intense exercise. It was actually my own little "rally to restore sanity" - I begged my husband to buy me a good jogging stroller telling him that it would be used more than he could ever imagine. He told my MIL and she asked my BIL and SIL if they still had theirs and lucky for us they did. Each day this summer (mostly in triple digit heat) I began my running. I would run in the afternoons when I really needed it most after caring for two kids all day. Both children really seemed to enjoy it too, I just made sure they had plenty of water to drink and sometimes I bribed them with snacks. It wasn't really all that long when the weather cooled down and I realized that I could run 6.5 miles without even stopping. I learned that I run much better in minimalist style footwear and have not experienced any injuries in my new endeavor.
I was a little nervous about running in a race, I'll freely admit it. What if I finished last? What if I was removed from the race? I am by no means a fast runner but I would like to get a respectable result. I'm so happy to have had such a positive experience today and have achieved a personal best of 10:15 pace for all 3 miles. It's good to have the first race under my belt and another one to look forward to tomorrow when I start 2012 off right!
