So if you know me, you know that I absolutely despise sports and I am probably the least athletic person ever. But about two months ago, I decided to go on a fitness journey to get toned up. My goals are to be able to do at least one pull up, run a 5k without stopping, and gain enough strength to change a tire on my own. And maybe if it results in some abs, I won't complain.
Running has always appealed to me for some reason. I knew that if I became a runner, I would feel like I had accomplished something. But I was that kid in school that when that dreaded day of P.E. came where everyone had to run a timed mile, I was within the last 3 or 4 kids to make it across the line. I became a cheerleader in high school, yet my running abilities never became better despite being forced to run laps.
I felt weak. I felt like a failure. I would run on a treadmill when I started college but couldn't keep up the pace for very long. Now I realize I have been approaching it wrong all along. About six weeks ago, I started the couch to 5k program. I downloaded the app that tells me when to run and when to walk. The first week was so easy. but the second week, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to finish. The other day I finished week 6 day 3 with a bang. I really didn't think I could do it, but I ran for twenty-two minutes straight! Not only that, but I felt fine afterwards, well more like ecstatic.
To some of you, this probably doesn't seem like a challenge. But I know plenty of people that would love to be fit enough to even run a mile. I'm very proud of myself for sticking with this for as long as I have. Two more weeks and I will be done with the C25K and then I can work on speeding my miles up.
Think about something you want to accomplish. It could be doing a pull-up or it could be baking a cake from scratch without burning the house down. Challenge yourself. Go do something.
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