So today is Day 3 of a food "cleanse" I have started to hopefully help my energy levels. (NO sugar, dairy, white flour, fast food, processed, or fatty meats) So far.... I'm having a hard time being positive about it! It is WAY harder than I thought it would be and I'm definitely having withdrawals and cravings... It is nearly impossible for me to think of anything other than junky food right now.
Ran yesterday, 1.5 miles. jogged the first mile, walked the rest. Took me 20 minutes! Yikes! Got a ways to go, but I'll get there!! No running today, so I'll check in tomorrow. :)
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The Beginning
About me- I am a 24 year old mother of two beautiful, high energy daughters. I have been married 5 years, and I own a house in Walla Walla, WA. I am drawn to art, culture, music, language, writing, reading... really anything for the right side of the brain! I have a love for nature, and people.
About me and Running-- I would have said "I am NOT a runner," prior to starting a "Mommy Runners" group last summer. I didn't think it was possible of myself. I DREAD running. I'm not fast, I am easily winded, and I'm slightly uncoordinated... add a double jogging stroller to that? HA. But thanks to a few persistent friends and a need for fellowship, I found myself lacing up tennis shoes early in the morning to push my kids in a giant carriage for miles. :)
AND... I HATED it. I really did for probably the first 10 times I went. It was a battle to get out the door, and I made every excuse not to. Some days my determination failed. But through this schedule, something changed! I began to notice how WONDERFUL I felt about what I was accomplishing; I could feel my body getting stronger, I had more energy to do other things throughout my day, it lifted my mood... all these benefits made me crave running.
I have been an "on again, off again" runner for the past 6 months. Nothing too serious, a mile still greatly winds me- but I ran my first 5K last July in about 32.25 minutes. I am going to work my way back up in distance again and beat my time! Still need to find the right race, but thought a blog would help me keep more accountable. And I also want you to know that YOU can do this too. (Really. If I can, you DEFINITELY can. Trust me!)
About me and Running-- I would have said "I am NOT a runner," prior to starting a "Mommy Runners" group last summer. I didn't think it was possible of myself. I DREAD running. I'm not fast, I am easily winded, and I'm slightly uncoordinated... add a double jogging stroller to that? HA. But thanks to a few persistent friends and a need for fellowship, I found myself lacing up tennis shoes early in the morning to push my kids in a giant carriage for miles. :)
AND... I HATED it. I really did for probably the first 10 times I went. It was a battle to get out the door, and I made every excuse not to. Some days my determination failed. But through this schedule, something changed! I began to notice how WONDERFUL I felt about what I was accomplishing; I could feel my body getting stronger, I had more energy to do other things throughout my day, it lifted my mood... all these benefits made me crave running.
I have been an "on again, off again" runner for the past 6 months. Nothing too serious, a mile still greatly winds me- but I ran my first 5K last July in about 32.25 minutes. I am going to work my way back up in distance again and beat my time! Still need to find the right race, but thought a blog would help me keep more accountable. And I also want you to know that YOU can do this too. (Really. If I can, you DEFINITELY can. Trust me!)
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