Friday, April 22, 2011

Running Update

Dear accountability friends,

It's been 17 days since my original post about my new running goals. I have only run 7 times. I ran 5 minutes straight yesterday - twice. I know sad. Well, it WAS hilly.

Today I traded in my beautiful girly blue running shoes for some ugly manly red ones. Really - men's shoes. Makes me sad. But when I start running tomorrow and don't get cramps from my toes to my hips I think I'll get over the ugliness. Too bad I couldn't just keep the cute blue ones to wear to WalMart but had to trade.

Let me just say that I really hate running. I have enjoyed the time alone and do feel like I've accomplished something when I'm finished. However I really love to eat. I eat when I'm tired, I eat when I'm not. I eat when I'm down, I eat when I feel good. I eat when I'm alone, I eat when I'm with friends. I secretly eat. I really love to eat. It's hard on my joints to be 50 pounds overweight. I mean if I'm going to go through the effort to try and get in shape and actually run you would think I would be motivated to stop stuffing my face. Doesn't seem to be the case. I've gained a few pounds in the last 2 weeks.

The last 2 times I've run I have had to spend the entire day saying to myself - "but it MIGHT actually work", and "I have 250 people holding me accountable," and "I really do want to run and hike with my husband this summer". UGH...and there I go.

Well, if anyone has any great and brilliant advice, have at it. I'm just hoping these shoes make it so I don't have cramps in my feet and calves the ENTIRE time I run and walk.

I'll keep you "posted".
AM
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  1. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Good luck, sweet mama. I'm praying each morning that you jump up and realize you hate to eat and love to run!!! mom

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  2. DebbieApril 22, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Nice book called "Made to Crave"--about craving God instead of food, etc. Highly recommend it!!

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  3. DebbieApril 22, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    It's me again...do you really hate running, or do you hate getting started running? Cuz there are lots of other ways to exercise...

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  4. Adina HendersonApril 23, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I have no wise words. I think the only reason I walk is that Kristy shows up at my door every weekday morning at 7:20. Tell me the days you want to run, and I will pray for you on those days. Promise.

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