Day 6

I'm off to a great start, slow & steady! My computer has a virus so I couldn't update for Days 3-5 so here's the recap.

Day 3 (Saturday) was a "rest" day so I just hung out with the boys and ran errands. I did a lot of stretching and reading and movie watching.

Day 4 (Sunday) I jog/walked 3.2 miles in 50 minutes. Considering I did it at 2:10pm with the hot sun beating down on me, I think I did a great job. I was so proud of myself. About 1/4 into the first mile I started alternating jogging & walking every three mailboxes. I stuck with walking about half way into the distance b/c the heat was starting to get to me and since it was my first "long stint" I didn't want to over do it. Once the endorphins start kicking in I feel invincible and have to stop myself from pushing too hard. The last thing I want to do is injur myself.

This week I will be joing the gym in my office so that I can get my runs and cross-training session in during lunch or even come in early since they have showers, a track, and equipment.

My prayer at this point is for the committment to remain consistent in my training and keep pushing forward towards the goal. Maybe God planted this desire in me to help me learn what it is to be committed to a personal goal. Maybe it is to spend time with him b/c the whole time I'm out there I'm praying and talking to God and myself. We shall see. . .