Runs #20-24

Ran 5 miles yesterday!! Neat learning how the first couple miles are really the hardest. Once I warm up, I feel like I could just keep going. Excited to try 6 miles next Thursday!

Ran 2 this morning and really pushed myself to run faster here and there. I have been averaging 13 minute miles which is about as slow as you can get. I've been ok with that, but figure on my shorter runs can start pushing myself a little. I did 2 miles at 11.5/minute.

Excited for our first group run tomorrow afternoon! Then after we are all going to church together, sweat and all lol.

Run #18 & 19

On Tuesday I did 4 miles! And it wasn't that bad. The last few blocks I even had a burst of energy and ran fast! I ate one of the funky goo energy packs before I left and I think it helped. It also helped that it was like 60-something degrees, windy, and the sky and moon looked really cool.

This morning I ran 2. Was super easy. I am so amazed by the way the human body builds in stamina and strength. When I first started all this 1 mile was a challenge for me. Now 2 is a no-brainer!

And yesterday I had friends donate $385 dollars in a little contest I did where I'll draw a name for a free painting. I'm up to $505 now! I was having this little frustrated feeling like am I really going to be able to raise the whole amount, but now I have complete confidence! : )

Run #17

Got an idea for a painting on my 2-mile run this morning! : )

Runs #15 & 16

Did 2 miles the other night, and 3 yesterday. So excited that all of a sudden it is getting a LOT easier. Like I just breathe easy and run and don't feel like I'm going to die. : )

Run #14

Ran last night with Gianna. Ended up thunderstorming for a few minutes, was kinda cool!! Luckily she had a blanket to cover up under and ended up falling alseep. Was supposed to run 2 miles and ran 2.34 cause I felt like it! No foot problems at all. Loose shoes is the key for me! : )