Here I am in March! Still jogging, still training, still going at it and getting ready for the 5K in April. I am proud of myself for coming this far and I love, love the feeling I have after a run. I know that I am actually jogging, but saying "run" is cooler. :)
I am getting come very nice compliments on my new and improved shape. Those compliments feel great. They let me know that others notice and care enough to say something. Sometimes it can be a double edged sword...is thinner "better", (I know, it is not necessarily, but it is healthier) and what did I look like before? Not good enough to warrent a "you look great". It kind of makes me laugh. As Hayley and Anna would say..."Paige, you think too much.". I know I do. I will continue to take the compliments, they make me feel good and encourage me. Some days are really hard.
I just finished up week 6 of Couch-to-5K and in doing so ran 2.5 miles, straight in 32:26. I am just a bit proud of that!!!! Interesting though, at about mile 1.5 I realized how to run...push off with my feet, use more of my thigh, pull more with my arms, lean forward a bit and tighten up my core. When I was doing all that and not really thinking about it...it felt great! I was amazed at how much more pavement I was able to cover. I did feel like a blur rounding a corner! ha!
Anyway, it was nice to feel a good run. I know what I can do and what my body can do...usually more than I think.
I guess I do think too much!
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Don't over-think the compliments-- you got them before too, but they didn't feel as good because you weren't working your ass off for them. Now that you are, you realize how much you EARNED those compliments! Keep it up!
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