I was so excited that today I completed my first 10K. I wont tell you what place we finished in... or how long it took, but the important thing is that I finished without walking a single time. It felt like a pretty big accomplishment. It really just makes me want to train harder and go further. So my next big goal is to run a half marathon this summer and possibly a full marathon by this fall... but we will have to see. We might save the full marathon for next year.
I am excited about my new running addiction! I have been running faithfully about 5 days a week since August of last year ( I did slack off for a few weeks during the holidays. You all know how that time of year is). I am finally to the point where I really enjoy it. I find that the days that I don't get up at 6:30 for a run I am a little more grumpy, usually get a headache and am way more tired. It is the perfect start to my day, and sometimes end to my night. I am finally starting to shed the pounds and hope that I will reach my goal weight this year.
I have also developed some really great friendships! Kendra and I started this together last August and have worked really hard to get where we are. Thanks Kendra! She is the best friend and running buddy. I am so greatful for her. Nicole has joined our little running group recently and we are loving having her. She is also a great friend and always has me laughing. She actually ran the 10K with me today (we missed you Kendra!). It has been so fun to really get to know these great girls and reach these goals together.
Enough about me. I was just really excited about completing one of my goals. That is always a good feeling. Next goal... The Dam half marathon. Come on girls... are you in?
