Couch to 5K OUCH!

After watching the news today and seeing the families that were chosen for the Kick it up competition I was so frustrated. I felt like we had really strong grounds for needing the help. It is hard now not to feel defeated. It is such a hard thing to start on your own. Now I feel like I just broadcast over the news to family, friends, and people I don't even know that I am Overweight. Which of course they all knew but now I feel the pressure to do something about it. Of course I wanted to do something about it before. Honestly, I have no idea where to start. That is why I decided to write in and bare my soul. Now what do I do?

Many people including family and friends all have their opinions on how to change me and what I should do. I know in my heart there has to be a change in ME. For this to completely happen I need to make BIG changes in myself. The way I eat, the way I sleep, even the way I feel, so basically everything.

Luckily I have a great friend who shared with me the APP for IPOD Couch to 5K. It is a way to train for a 5K. It allows you to work up to the ability to run a full 5k. IT's a scary thought. I couldn't run in high school, I was so out of shape then that when I had to run the track I failed every time. We were suppose to run a mile and half and I couldn't do it. I would physically be sick every time I tried. I played softball and could run bases but I could not do the long run? So what makes me think I can even do it now? Honestly, I don't know? It scares me, but I want to build my stamina and endurance. Anyway I have signed my kids up for the Shannon Miller Marathon and we need to be ready. I plan on running with them. Not sure how well I will do but I think this is a great activity we can all do together that will feel like a great accomplishment when we are done. That same great friend (Tish) who told me about the Couch to 5K is bringing her kids out to join us.

Yesterday was the first day. I only made it through half of the run. OUCH! It hurt! My legs were sore, my back was sore and my feet were on fire. But I was proud that I accomplished those 15 minutes. IT was a total of 5 laps around my sons ballpark. Not sure what that is in distance? I guess I need to get a pedometer. Today will be day number 2 and I am looking forward to it but I am dreading it at the same time. The end result is really a great feeling though, one of accomplishment. And as much as I say it hurt, it was a GOOD HURT! Knowing that you did something for yourself.

After walking for about 2 months now and now beginning to run I really feel like some of my leg muscles are getting stronger. I am hoping that all this running will help me shed some of these pounds. I want to be a role model to my kids and I want them to be able to get fit and stay that way.