My car was there!! NSV

ba18ba18a
ba18ba18a Posts: 46
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It's hot as hell in TX right now. Not the best time to take up walking in the park, but that how I do things. There are usually about 30 cars in the parking lot when I get there after work for my walk. Yesterday there were about a dozen...and mine was one of them. It would have been so easy to drive right past, but I didn't this time. I walked. I had surgery on my foot earlier this year and my flat feet cause some serious fire in my shins but something was different about yesterday. I felt so good to be one of the few who chose to be on that trail yesterday. I finished my usual 22:44 mile in 21:10. I felt awesome!

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  • dvisser1
    dvisser1 Posts: 788 Member
    Turning that corner in your own mindset to where exercise is part of your routine that you really don't want to skip and where it feels good inside to do it...that's a victory in itself!
  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,122 Member
    That's awesome. You've proven you are committed to a new you. That's more than half the battle.
  • ba18ba18a
    ba18ba18a Posts: 46
    Thanks for the pats on the back, ya'll.
  • gerripho
    gerripho Posts: 479 Member
    Proof that girls from Texas rock!
  • futurestarz
    futurestarz Posts: 510
    great NSV! and great dedication :)
  • DeeDel32
    DeeDel32 Posts: 542 Member
    awesome! it can be easy enough to get over the physical barriers, it's the psychological ones that are soo tough to break through. congrats on just doing it!
  • marthathebear
    marthathebear Posts: 498
    I live in a hot place as well and it takes dedication to exercise in heat and humidity! Good job. I'll think of you when I sweat this afternoon in the park where I live!
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    Great job! You're making big changes in your body and mind and should be super proud!
  • meeka472
    meeka472 Posts: 283 Member
    Nice job! I agree with the others this is a sign that you are in this for the long haul and committed to becoming a healthier you.
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
    Awesome!!! Yeah I've been sticking to the treadmill to avoid the Texas heat, so I'm impressed =)
  • clover5
    clover5 Posts: 1,640 Member
    That's terrific! You're doing it.
  • jerbear1962
    jerbear1962 Posts: 1,157 Member
    Thats a great job and with the added heat you probably burned a bit of extra water off as well....keep up the good work.
  • EricNCSU
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
    You should get fitted for some good running shoes with support to help your flat feet and the shin pain.

    I have to admit I've been running inside too to avoid the heat, so you ROCK!
  • ba18ba18a
    ba18ba18a Posts: 46
    Thanks for the kind encouragement.

    Eric, I got custom orthotics after my surgery and went to a specialty store to get fitted for good shoes. Check, and Check! I'm very confident that the burning is just my body wondering what the hell I'm doing to it. I have been EXTREMELY sedentary for quite a long time so it's just something that I'm going to have to work thru.

    Ya'll have really encouraged me. I'm going for a walk around the track by my house. TTYL! THANKS!!

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