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Despite never having run farther than about 2.2 miles before, I did the Susan Komen 5K and ran the whole thing without stopping. Very happy.
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How I did it
It made me
Inspired 
How I did it: I followed the Couch to 5K program and used "Podcasts for Running" as an audible guide. I mostly ran outside in a park, which gave me plenty of distractions while I was slogging through some tough moments. Treadmill running, which I'm doing now, is definitely harder. Read how I did it…
It made me
question things
How I did it: Tried to look at each aspect of my life and figure out what was in my control to simplify. Part of this was realizing that some things are NOT in my control, particularly with regard to other people in my life. All I can do is find ways to cope with those uncontrollable elements. It's an ongoing process that's much more mental than physical. Read how I did it…
It made me
Pretty darned proud
How I did it: Used a sweater pattern from the "Stitch 'n' Bitch" book (the first one), and adapted it a bit for myself. Then, I just started knitting and didn't quit until I finished it. I knew if I "took a break" I'd never get around to picking it up again, so I powered through. In the end, the knitting was the fairly easy part. Seam-sewing, however, is not easy at all. That will take some more practice. Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
I’m running the Susan Komen Run for Life 5K on October 3. I don’t know if I’ll be able to run the whole thing, since my running fell apart completely over the summer, but I am going to give it my all. If I can’t manage to run the full thing, I’ll just sign up for another. One good thing about living in Florida—our outdoor sports season is really just starting.
I signed up for two sewing classes at Jo-Ann, so this goal should be conquered in the next six weeks. In the first, we are going to make a fleece jacket, which I’m not the least bit interested in wearing but is a great tool for learning about patterns and sleeves. I’ll likely donate the jacket when it’s done. Someone can use it!
In the second, we’re making a pair of “lazy pants,” which are basically loose pajama bottoms or lounge pants. That I would definitely wear! Still, I think I’ll make them for my husband, instead, and whip up a pair for myself later. He loves his lazy pants!
