Running. Everyone does it. I ran to the bathroom this morning. I ran to the store. I ran errands all day. See, I run.
Outside of those various activities, my running has been limited to just around the bases during a weekly game of kickball. I love kickball, the community and all my friends I have made playing. Although it is great fun, it isn't much of a cardio workout.
This last weekend I took on a challenge. The Fight for Air Climb to raise funds and awareness for the American Lung Association. Simply put, I take on the challenge to climb and descend 35 floors of stairs, and let others know about it so we can raise money. It was a great event and got to meet some cool people.
The big day came, and I did in fact, accomplish the goal. I completed the stairs in 26 minutes. (I was among the last to finish in my age group, but I did finish) As I was coming down the last of the steps, I made the realization that I shouldn't have worn sweat pants. Also, I decided I needed to be healthier.
When I look at myself in the mirror, I don't think to myself - I am fat, old, outta shape, or anything else negative. Honestly I am pretty happy with what I see. Until you challenge yourself, you don't realize what you are capable of, or in some cases incapable to do.
So this is the beginning a new outlook. I have done team sports all my life, and my performance affects the teams play. This is the first time I am doing something just for myself, to push myself to run further, faster, and in some stylish shoes that your mom loves.
So wish me luck, I will be writing a lot as I go.
My mom will hate your shoes ;) But she's pretty.
ReplyDeleteAwesome. Becoming aware of what your body is capable of is one of the best journeys. Last weekend was the first step. Sure, there may have been 1,540 steps in your first step, but it took every single one of them to realize your physical and mental potential. Look forward to seeing you grow and become more in tune with what M.G. can do. Not can't. Think of the word can't as a thought of the past. From here on out nothing is out if reach. Obstacles may stand in your way but there is always a way to conquer them. Find your way.
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