Day 3... much better!

Whew, feeling good after a run yesterday. A little sore but much better than yesterday!!! I am going to skip the run today and work on some strength business. We got some jump ropes at my favorite store (Target) and I think we'll be the cool kids hopping around the parking lot later this evening. In addition to exercising we are adjusting the way we eat. Now that KTIP is over I've had time to cook and that past couple of nights I have created somethings that actually turned out really really good and amazingly healthy. Rob is making chicken, spinach, white sauce pizza on 6 grain Tuscan pizza crust from Whole Foods (another favorite store). It doesn't sound as good as a Papa John's Hawaiian, but I promise it is better!

That's about it for a daily update. Gotta go hop! :)

Day 2... whew.

Feeling a little sore today. AKA Rob had to drag me out of bed this morning. I have realized though that it is a good kind of sore. I kinda like it. I think I'm even going to go out this evening and get in a mile or so. Rob suggested taking the day off... but I am determined. Who knew I had it in me? Plus I have those cute new kicks.... :)

Day 1.... ugh.

Well, yesterday I set the totally out of character and crazy goal of being able to run the Indianapolis Mini Marathon in May of 2011. I am tired of being out of shape. I am tired of being sick and feeling bad. So here is my answer. I am going to get in shape. But I know myself... I know that without a goal and some real accountability I will never stick to it. So, while going for a walk with my husband, I told him what I was thinking. That wonderful man volunteered himself to help me and even run it with me. It should be said that he is in MUCH better shape than me and will be a great motivator... as if my "skinny" jeans aren't motivation enough. Oh, and there is the fact that I called my dad and told him my plan. My dad is that guy who runs miles and miles every week and then cycles 70 miles on a Saturday. He loves this stuff. Needless to say he was pretty excited that I had made this (crazy) decision.

So anyways, today was day one of running. Whew, let me tell you... it was rough. I went out and bought some great new shoes last night. Saucony's. My dad swears by them. So I laced up my new kicks and Rob and I hit the trail...

The hills around our house are rough enough when we walk. Running them is a whole other story. My legs were a new kind of Jello as we walked back to our door. And, to be completely honest, we didn't even run the whole time. My always encouraging husband reminded me when we got home that today is Day 1 of about 400. Rome wasn't built in a day and Sam doesn't get into shape and fit into skinny jeans in a day either. Thank you God for such wonderful reminders from him.

Here goes nothing. 400ish days to running 13.1 miles!!! Encouragement and accountability are welcomed!