Still Trying

I'm down to a 20 minute mile. That's 4 minutes better than when I started :) I am still reserving judgement on wether or not I love to run, but it is getting easier...and less of a chore. I kind of look forward to my run now instead of dreading it. I am still only running on the treadmill as I am way too self concious to run out in public. I think Jake is just as excited as I am at the possibility of us having a common interest. He has been running for a long time and has always wanted me to join him...So, ok, I'll try. But, he is so much better than I am it is a bit of a pride thing. I don't want to run with him outside until I can clear at least a mile before needing to walk. I don't want to look like a pansy dancer and slow him down. My goal is for us to do a 5k sometime next year and to run the thing side-by-side the whole time. If only. That is the plan...we'll see :) Ugh. Why didn't I start running when I was like 12?

On a brighter note...My kitchen faucet died! Yay! Why yay? I'm glad you asked! Yay, because now I can justify getting a new one! Jake installed my new faucet yesterday and I love it. He taught us all some very interesting new four letter words while he was playing plumber, so it was educational as well as exciting. Caden loves the faucet and told me we should decorate the house to match it. I think that is how 9 year old little boys tell you, "It's time for an update, this house is showing it's age!" I must say I agree. Getting something new in your home is very inspirational and makes you want to improve everything else. If only we had a money tree ready to harvest. Oh well, one thing at a time eh?

Week One

I think I like it? Maybe, just maybe, I could grow to love running. I started the week at a lousy 24 minute mile. I have shaved two minutes off my time and five pounds off my body so far! Not bad :) I initially struggled to jog an eighth of a mile but can now relatively easily jog a quarter mile before I need to walk again. My feet, calves, thighs, butt, and back hurt...but in a good way. I am excited for the aches to go away and for my stamina to increase. Slowly but surely I shall get there! I have faith! In the mean time, I will take lots of Ibuprofen and continue to be proud of my little milestones...and hopefully, another five pounds off my curvy sections! I will try to do weekly or bi-weekly updates. Cause I know all my fans are cheering for me and desperate to know how I'm improving! Hahaha!