Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Couch to 5K, or maybe not?

Lately, I have been walking with Clara in the stroller a few days each week. I have no reason why I don't go daily, as obviously these power walks are my only form of exercise, but I seem to always find something else to do, make an excuse etc. I did walk to TJ Max and Kroger yesterday, with stroller and Clara in tow, but I'm not sure that counts? Yes. . . I am that cool girl you see walking up and down the street with her groceries. I bet you are all jealous of my awesomeness.

Anyways, this morning I said enough with the excuses and decided to take Clara on a little power walk around Oyster Creek Park. I had my iTunes, water, and phone all ready to go. As we got going I started thinking about the idea of possibly branching out into different forms of exercise. You know, so I can say that I can do something other than just walk.

Options? Well, I stink at organized sports. Seriously, you don't want me on your team. Just ask my middle school softball coach. She would yell at me to slide into first base and I would yell back "Nooooo! I don't know how!!" I think I ended up with the "Most Improved Award" that year but I don't think it was because I learned how to slide. Swim? I won't drown but I am NOT a swimmer. And I don't even want to entertain the idea of aerobics or Zumba. What about a Couch to 5K program? Could I do that? Maybe I could! (Keep in mind I haven't run in, oh I don't know, five years). My mind was filled with thoughts like . .  . "Maybe Brandon will do it with me," or "My brother would be so proud," etc.

Just as I was thinking said thoughts I passed an early morning outdoor group exercise class. God must have a sense of humor because right then and there they all started a group run! All the runners would smile and cheerfully holler "Good Morning!" as they passed. Wow. Running must be so fun! They are all so energetic! So full of smiles! I kept at my power walk for a while and then decided, Ok, I am going to try this running thing. I made sure Clara was still sound asleep (I have no idea why) and then went for it.

And then I ran for 3.5 minutes. Without stopping. And felt like I was going to die.

I then I see this little face staring up at me.

"Seriously, mom? Are you really trying to run? I'm so confused."

"Oh my goodness you really did just try to run. I'm so embarrassed."

"I have no words, mom. All I can do is laugh."

And then I proceeded to power walk home trying to recover from my 3.5 minutes of pure insanity. 

11 comments

  1. Maybe you should try to teach Clara how to run so she can be your partner? :)

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  2. lol, I bet that cute little face can motivate you to do anything! I figured out the easiest way to lose weight and get exercise, check out my blog today! BTW That is more than I could do!

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    1. Ha - I think I need a day to recover and then I might go at it again.

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  3. Hehe When my son was little he'd only nap in the stroller so I walked MILES in the heat. Great weight loss program, I'll tell ya. Now he's a bit older so I bring him to the gym daycare and have actually started running and lifting weights! Ha! I've always been a yogi but hey, why not. I'm surprised how much I've improved since I started. So keep it up!

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    1. Good for you! I keep telling myself I should try yoga but then never do. I'll let you know how my next run session goes!

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  4. I'm laughing out loud right now! Good story Btitt!

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    1. The days of me running on the treadmill in college are long gone!! LOL.

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  5. Oh my that was funny! If it makes you feel any better, I would not have lasted that long.

    K

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  6. Loved that post, but anytime I can see my little grandlove, I'm a happy "Freckles." Clara looks like YOU today!

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  7. Too funny...I definitely know the feeling...trying to run. It does get better if you ever decide to branch out and try it again.
    Btw, love your blog. I'm your newest follower. Feel free to check out my blog if you get. Chance. God Bless

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    1. So glad you came across the blog. Would love to check out your blog space too. Oh, and I do intend to try running again and will let you all know how it goes, ha ha.

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