2.08.2011

What the...?!

Holy Spicoli!

Had you told me even two months ago that I would be running at 3.5 MPH for 15 minutes straight, I'd have laughed at you.  I'd have rolled my eyes and told you in my best 15-year-old accent "Shut UP."

But I did it tonight.

I know that a 15-minute-ish mile isn't a big deal for anyone who can actually run.  But there's the thing.  I CAN'T run.  I DON'T run.  I have never in my entire life run a mile.  Ever.  Not even kidding.  In gym classes, I didn't run anything - I walked the mile.  Difiantly.  Unabashedly.  Smiling, I'm sure.  Probably to the chagrin of my Phys Ed teachers.  Sorry, guys.  But, they get theirs.  I did it tonight (well, almost did it tonight...whatever.  Close enough).

The stinkin' crazy thing is that I wasn't even dying in the end.  I could maybe have finished that whole mile, had I had a mind to.

It's interesting to feel like this thing that I've never been able to hold onto is something that I might be able to finally get a grip on.  I CAN WORK OUT.  And, I'll do ya one better.  I can ENJOY IT.  Who knew??!!?  Man, I'm so stoked to keep this up.  I just feel awesome.  I have a feeling that it can only get better from here on out - as I'm able to do more and more and run for longer and longer.

I hope you guys are ready for this section of the ride, 'cause I am!!

3 comments:

  1. Bekah I am so unbelieveably proud of you, and really it makes me want to try harder with my diet, because I have the work out part down. You are such a motivation to me! And I can't wait for us to work out together this summer!!!

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  2. Holy cats. *maybe* we'll go for a little run together?! Probably not, but it could totally happen someday.

    Keep it up, girlie!

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  3. Seester I'm so proud of you!!! And I'm sure Mrs. Curtin and Mr. Morrin are as well ha. Keep up all your hard good work!

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