I've been gone a while from Bloggerville. I've been busy with work, kids, school, you know, life. Excuses, I know. I'm pretty good at them.
I decided to blog again. After deciding to run a 5k. I think I've gone crazy; actually, I know I've lost my mind.
I'm just starting to run. I've never been a runner. Or an exerciser of any kind. Sure I did sports as kid and a bit in high school. I kinda did the aerobics thing for a while (not well mind you). I even lifted weights. But all of those were more than a few years ago.
And I don't like to sweat. Worse yet, I don't sweat well. I get all red in the face but don't really sweat how I need to so that my body cools down.
I started with the Couch to 5K program on my phone. Not gonna lie, I've started it about three times. This time I have money in the race (I've registered for a 5k on July 19th...We'll talk another time about the bad choice that was! RUN! in Omaha in the middle of July??? Have I mentioned I can't stand heat?). I've been half-ass working out on the treadmill. I thought I was doing ok. I learned tonight, on my first run outdoors in at least 20 years, that running on the road and running on the treadmill are NOT comparable.
The moral of today's story is that I kept going. Which doesn't seem like much, but if you know what a good starter, but not the best finisher. Not a quitter. Just, not a finisher.
I decided tonight would be my first real run. Keep in mind, I am running and walking in 90 second intervals at this point, so run is a loose term.
I took the dog with me. She loved it. But she kept stepping in front of me. Trying to chase rabbits. Dog stuff. I kept going despite this. I ended up dropping the dog at home before finishing my session. I kept going.
Now, I'm going to tell you something ridiculous, yet very real. It was actually my first realization that running the treadmill and running outdoors are nothing alike. As I started my first run interval, I peed my pants. Yep. I'm running and peeing my pants at the same time. Disgusting? Yes! Embarrassing? Absolutely. I kept going. Even when it happened during my second interval run. After that, I figured I would just ignore and keep going. And I did. I kept going.
So, it looks like running just got more expensive for me. I'll need not only to keep myself in decent shoes, ibuprofen for the aches and pains, but also Depends apparently. I need to depend on me to keep going.
I decided to blog again. After deciding to run a 5k. I think I've gone crazy; actually, I know I've lost my mind.
I'm just starting to run. I've never been a runner. Or an exerciser of any kind. Sure I did sports as kid and a bit in high school. I kinda did the aerobics thing for a while (not well mind you). I even lifted weights. But all of those were more than a few years ago.
And I don't like to sweat. Worse yet, I don't sweat well. I get all red in the face but don't really sweat how I need to so that my body cools down.
I started with the Couch to 5K program on my phone. Not gonna lie, I've started it about three times. This time I have money in the race (I've registered for a 5k on July 19th...We'll talk another time about the bad choice that was! RUN! in Omaha in the middle of July??? Have I mentioned I can't stand heat?). I've been half-ass working out on the treadmill. I thought I was doing ok. I learned tonight, on my first run outdoors in at least 20 years, that running on the road and running on the treadmill are NOT comparable.
The moral of today's story is that I kept going. Which doesn't seem like much, but if you know what a good starter, but not the best finisher. Not a quitter. Just, not a finisher.
I decided tonight would be my first real run. Keep in mind, I am running and walking in 90 second intervals at this point, so run is a loose term.
I took the dog with me. She loved it. But she kept stepping in front of me. Trying to chase rabbits. Dog stuff. I kept going despite this. I ended up dropping the dog at home before finishing my session. I kept going.
Now, I'm going to tell you something ridiculous, yet very real. It was actually my first realization that running the treadmill and running outdoors are nothing alike. As I started my first run interval, I peed my pants. Yep. I'm running and peeing my pants at the same time. Disgusting? Yes! Embarrassing? Absolutely. I kept going. Even when it happened during my second interval run. After that, I figured I would just ignore and keep going. And I did. I kept going.
So, it looks like running just got more expensive for me. I'll need not only to keep myself in decent shoes, ibuprofen for the aches and pains, but also Depends apparently. I need to depend on me to keep going.
You also need to keep writing. Thank you for making my day. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Natalie. I like that idea.
DeleteGina! I had no idea you had a blog. I LOVE it and think you are hilarious. I especially love your blog description. I love reading blogs and 99% of the ones i read are "mommy bloggers" most are younger than me, look like models, don't work and seem to be super rich and perfect. As you can imagine these blogs are great for my self-esteem. Anyway--yours is REAL and REFRESHING. I know I have a lot to learn as a mother and I know that a lot of it I can learn from you.
ReplyDeleteOn another note I think it is awesome you are doing the 5K! I started running 7 years ago after being the most non-athletic person in the universe for 27 years. I literally started running one block at a time and the first time I ran a full mile without stopping I cried. If I can run, you can run. I would love to run with you anytime. I am super slow and I always say that I hate it, but I never regret going for a run (once its over of course!) I can tell you that running is WAY more fun when you have someone to run with so call me anytime and I'll meet you!
We all need to get together soon--a couples date or get the kids together. I think Eliza is ready to hang out with your teenagers! :)
Hope to see you soon and I can't wait for your next blog post!
Awww, Erin, thanks! I am working on the running thing....very slowly. Life is super hard with kids. And I struggle much of the time. We do need to get together soon! A night out without kids and a get together with would be great. Just let me know what works. G
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