Happy rainy Monday! If you're as excited as I am then you're probably asleep too.
It was a busy, strange weekend that entailed a graduation party with lots of relatives, lots of 22 year olds (my sister and her friends are awesome), a concert, rain, ugly MBTA rudeness, and a very nice Father's Day. Also, abject poverty. My own.
A mixed bag indeed! But one thing that's been a constant good is the fact that I'm back on the fitness wagon. Summer, albeit grey and damp, has been a kind of inspiration for me and so I have signed back up for Weight Watchers and just completed my first week. Also, I've re-committed to the gym - this time with an actual goal. A little googling for "learning how to jog" brought me this link
Looks simple enough! Although, I've never ever been able to run in my life, I'm going to give this an honest shot. I've already started and so far so good (knocking on wood). The last time I ran a mile was in middle school. I ran fast! And hard! I finished in about 8 minutes! And then threw up everywhere and didn't feel right for a few hours. So, taking it slow. Very very slow.
Hopefully in 10 weeks I'll be able to run a 5k. It's worth a shot! I'm exclamation mark heavy today. Overcompensating for general malaise, I think. Now I'm going to count the quarters in my pocket to see if I can afford Subway -- THANKS SALLIE MAE!!!!!!!!!!
See you on the T, smile please,
Erin
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Yes! Yes! Run Erin, run! I started running about 5 years ago and haven't looked back since (not literally, of course. I've had to look backwards a few times in the past 5 years).
As a totally lame asthmatic, I was not an adept runner when I began. But taking it slow and enjoying the process of my lungs/legs/heart strengthening really changed my tune. Now I run loads and actually (sort of) enjoy it!
Good on ya for setting goals. I'll be cheering you on from Portsmouth.
Thanks, Sam! It seems like most folks who run have a love/hate relationship with it. But what a great thing to be able to do. And for free!
Also, I just saw the photos of you, Whitney and the puppies. SO GORGEOUS.
Good luck Erin! I am running my very first 5k this coming Sunday and I only ever ran a complete mile for the first time this past fall. It's been slowgoing but I feel ready. I, too, am taking it nice and slow. Let me know how this works out for you!
Thanks Marta, and GOOD LUCK! That's so awesome. Please let me know how it goes for you!
chubby fashion book! haha i wonder if you sent them a letter if they'd send you one today.
how did i miss all these blogs?! i love them AND you. i have a distinct memory of running that same mile during gym class in middle school and pretty sure i ran it in 7 minutes. how the f was that possible!? chances are we wanted it to be over with as soon as possible. i have always avoided running and am thoroughly enjoying taking it literally in stride this summer. p.s. imissyousomuch
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