for the first time in years...

reesepieces

So I realized when I started exercising in August 2010 that I was extremely out of shape. Every since I was 5 years old, I played softball until about 3-4 years ago when I had my son. It's hard to play softball and make sure I have a babysitter to watch him and also have time to bring him to the field to watch me play.

So back to my point, I have a friend that got a gym membership that allows her to bring a friend for free. Well, I'm that friend. So I got on the elliptical for 20mins and managed a mile! Then aside from breaking to work on my back and chest and arm muscles, I got on the treadmill. Ok, so I put a number in my head of walking at 3.5 mph for 20mins. Well, 5 minutes into the walking, I wasn't feeling it. So I decided...okay, reese, you are gonna run! Well out of the 20 mins and 1.15miles...I ran 8-9 minutes of it at 5.5mph for the first time in years without having to work hard to catch my breath!

Just thought I would share!

AmberBarrios

That's awesome!! Congratulations! Sometimes those types of successes are what keep us going, like in my case where I couldn't get the scale to move in weeks.

SO happy for ya!

sillygoose1977

Great job!

slimyfishy

FANTASTIC JOB! I was the nice, fat girl in high school (over 200lbs as a senior). Since having my son (now 14yo), I've run 5 halves and 3 full marathons. Sure, I'm 177lbs, but I AM MOVING! I tell folks all the time: "It isn't how fast you are going. It is that you are moving!" Way to go! Keep this up, and you will be to goal before you know it.

Shan
Training for her 2nd WDW Goofy Races in 2012

brownsugar84

Great job!!!

fitmom125

Nice story, It takes time to find what works for you. For me its the treadmill. Thanks for sharing.

AnaNotBanana

Good job!!! The best part is that even though you weren't feeling it you still pushed yourself.

LisaZaugg1976

great job!!!!!