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How I did it: I worked at it and worked at it and worked at. I still work at it. When i walk, I throw in runs. Sometimes it moves me and I accept it and Gump it out. Most of the time, I power walk. Im a walker. No shame in that.
Lessons & tips: Dont do it because other people do it or because you feel you should. There is a LOT of exercise out there to choose from. Find what works and is more comfortable for you. Dont count it out totally though. Like I said, sometimes, I feel the running bug hit and I take off. I'll just never be one of those people who does races or marathons. I still dont understand those people and I live with one.
Resources: No Need for Speed was an awesome book.
Myself for being able to finally tell people that I dont like it and not feel like there is something wrong with me. Then being strong enough to look at them in the face and say "there is nothing wrong with those of us who choose to walk ya know."
If you look behind this guy, I think Im back there somewhere.
Smartest snail purple rain, pur hur ple raiiiin...
I did my 5K. It was ok. I don’t want to do another one. It just didnt move me. I have been walking lately instead of running. I enjoy it more. I can notice nature and listen to the birds. I am giving up running for walking.
Smartest snail purple rain, pur hur ple raiiiin...
Called in Thursday and we ran the 5K course to get a feel for it. Also got a tour of the Ronald McDonald House which was BEAUTIFUL. They were happy to show someone from the NICU around and I was happy to see it. Anyway, walked more than I wanted to. People who say they can run 2 miles without stopping are like the terminator to me. I wanted to run it in less than 1 hour and did it in 54. I know, settle down. Actually had to walk a lot. When I was done, I had to sit in the grass for a few minutes. I have NEVER done that. I don’t know what the crap is wrong with me. I can honestly feel my motivation slipping away from me. Maybe its because my skinny girlfriend is running half marathons and running again after we run. Ugh.
Smartest snail purple rain, pur hur ple raiiiin...
So I ran for 2:16 (minutes, don’t get crazy). Then rested for about 2 minutes and did it again. My first 5K is in July so I am making progress. I am running for the Ronald McDonald House and in memory of my gram who died in May. I just want to finish without looking like a turkey.
Smartest snail purple rain, pur hur ple raiiiin...
So I ran 4 days last week AND increased my running time. Surprisingly, I didn’t pass out. Though, one day was so hot by the time we got home, I opened the door and literally hit the floor. Had to lay with feet elevated for about 10 minutes because the room was spinning. That was all heat though. I really need to move somewhere the sun never shines because anything over 65 is horrible to me. My legs are changing and I look forward to running. Go me!
Smartest snail purple rain, pur hur ple raiiiin...
I run 3 days a week and allowed myself to invest in a watch with interval timing so I can run 1 minute, walk 1 minute and so on. This has been going on for 3 weeks. Crazy Runner’s World said I should be running 8 minutes, walking 2. I say, at least I’m doing it and can see considerable improvement. I don’t feel like I am going to pass out anymore or scream DEAR GOD HOW MUCH LONGER?!
Surprisingly, the days I really don’t want to go but do and hate every second of it, are the days I am most proud of.
Alejandro wants to have long hair
own a beagle
make it on my own
learn how to speak english, with a british accent
Memorize Scripture
exersize more
do my homework
find the perfect bra
create a virus
Learn Dutch
stop binge-eating
scream my lungs out in an open field
learn kung fu
Be Self Disciplined
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Nate Berg wants to learn to play the harmonica
front a band
learn to swim
be more straight-forward
Attend the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada
Go on a road trip
become a better catholic
