I put it off as long as I could.....

Today, Friday the 13th, started off not so great!  Actually, last night my computer started doing funny things when you touched the mouse pad.  I had lots to do including prepare a power point presentation for today.  I finally was able to restart an old computer that we have and finish the project.  It took much longer than I expected.  I also was intending to workout first thing but just didn't have time.  I went to my Pilates class with Scott Miner at The Loft and felt some better.  Straight to MUSC after Pilates where I was honored to speak to a great group of female dental students (oh yeah, 1 male was among the group).  They were wonderful and inspiring.  It brought back many memories of my dental school days (in the same classroom) 24 years ago.  I wish all of those women and MAN good luck.  If you are as lucky as I have been with your career, you have a lot of great years to look forward to.

After the presentation, I was hungry.  My protein shake and peach was wearing off.  I ran by the office to see a patient who was having an emergency and then went to Paige's Incredible Edibles (PIE).  Wonderful turkey Brie sandwich.  Enough about food, I needed to work out but just wasn't feeling it.  I picked up the girls from school and we went by C Wonder (newly opened store on King St.). The girls had a blast.  We got home and it was pouring rain and all I wanted to do was take a nap.  I went to my room and started said nap.  Several hours later, Robb was getting dinner and I realized that if I ate dinner, I would not work out until later. SOOOOOOO... I put my tennis shoes on and started the workout.  Today the workout included a segment where I ran for 8 minutes without stopping.  2 months ago, I would have been sick to my stomach thinking about it.  I started with trepidation but was soon realizing that I was able to do it. I walked 5, ran 5, walk 2, ran 8, walk 2, ran 3, then cool down.  At the end of my cool down, I ran another 1:30 at a much faster rate.  I was so happy at the end.

Everyone who has talked to me about this blog or what I am doing has been so kind and encouraging.  They all tell me that the beginning is the hardest time and once you get going, it becomes easier.  It is true and I do believe.  Every time someone tells me that they are inspired or encouraged by what I am doing it makes me want to work harder and stay on pace.    THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!  I don't want to turn 50 (UGH!) but when I do, if I can say that I have accomplished my goal, it will make it a little less painful.

Woohoo!!  My goal this weekend is to do 5.3 tomorrow and 6.1 on Sunday.  Let you know how it goes!

Vicki