When my challenge began, I was told that one of our team outings would be running from Nampa Fit Studio to Newko Nutrition in Caldwell. This little journey is known to be 4.22 miles in distance! My first thought was "are you kidding me?" Then the next thought was.... Fat kids do NOT run! I have had a month to prepare for this outing as it is scheduled to happen on Saturday the 23rd (a short two days from right now...). In this time, I have been working out at least 5 times a week sometimes 8-10 times a week. So my personal abilities are getting better and my body is not so sore. However, running.... At this point, I am still a firm believer that fat kids do NOT run!
With that being said.... I knew that I needed to overcome the fear of the 4.22 miles and start truckin along to see just how far I could get and in what amount of time. My first walk/jog/run was for 2.3 miles and it took my 45 minutes to complete. So okay... Not too bad for my first time. My next run was 2.3 miles and it still took me 45 minutes. Again, not too bad... But I wanted to be quicker and be able to go for a longer distance. So tonight I was able to complete 2.5 miles in 45 minutes. Not much of a difference there; however, it is an accomplishment and I am one happy camper!
So my forever long saying of "Fat kids do NOT run" will have to be retired now! The upcoming run is headed by Kim Rose and the prizes are $20.00 for the first place runner and $10.00 for everyone else that makes it there to spend in the store! I happened to mention the run and the prize while I was at work today and two of my bosses stated they would offer me another $10.00 each and one of my co-workers stated she too would give me $10.00! I now have $40.00 to spend in the nutrition store as an incentive to make it there! I may not run the entire way... But I am determined and I will get there if it takes me all day! I look forward to the 4.22 mile challenge. I will congratulate the first place runner when I make it there and be more than impressed when I too get to walk in those doors!
Wish me luck because...... I will be RUNNING Jenny!
Stay happy, Eat healthy, Dream big, Concur your fears, and Keep on truckin!
Till the fat kid runs....
Monica
This was my run last Sunday! We were on the Boise greenbelt and went a little over 2 miles! I had such a great time! I was able to accomplish more than I had originally thought I could! GO ME!!!
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