Running

I really didn't want to go running today.  It's cold.  I felt like I was catching a cold.  I was tired.  I just didn't feel like it.  And, I'd already been on a 2 day running hiatus (Tuesday I was prepping for Charlie's birthday party.  Wednesday it was raining.) so it was even harder to drum up any motivation.


Then John came home for lunch and asked me why I wasn't in my running clothes.


"I'm not going today.  It's cold."  I said.


He motioned up the stairs, "Go change into your clothes & go on your run."


I just looked at him.


"This is the week you're going to want to try to go the whole 3 miles around the block if you're going to be ready for the 5K, " he said.


"Oh. OK."  I quickly went to change.  He gave me the motivation I needed when I didn't have any of my own.


I didn't have time to go around the block today.  John had to get back to work earlier today.   (For you city or suburbanite folk, a country block IS 3 miles.  Seriously.  We checked the mileage on a drive around the block.)  


But, I did still reach a running milestone.  I went a total of 2 miles.  I ran the entire first mile (down to the stop sign...yup it's one mile to the stop!) and then ran the second mile (coming back up the road) with 4 short walking intervals (I saved the walking part for the uphill areas).  


And, I feel really good.  Tomorrow I won't be able to run because I have a meeting over lunch.  But, Saturday my goal is to go the whole 3 miles!  I know that once I go past the stop sign and start going around the block there's no turning back.  But, after today I feel pretty confident I can do it.


You know whenever I used to see people running I always would think they looked so strong, fit, dedicated, and confident.  That's what I'm aiming for!  Strong. Fit. Dedicated. Confident.


Today also marked the 10th time I've run since I started 2 weeks ago.  Not major for folks who run regularly, but for me that's huge!  And, I've lost 4.2 pounds since I started running. So, it has jump started my metabolism and gotten the scale moving again.


And, I'm so thankful for a husband who motivates me even when I'm not feeling motivated!