I don't know if I'll do these video journals every time - it might start to get old real fast. But, today I DID NOT want to go on my run. My oldest son kept asking, "Mom, when are you going on your run?" because he wanted to ride his bike with me and I kept snapping back at him, "I don't know!" So, making the video gave me some motivation because it made it kind of introspective...here it is:(why does it have to freeze frame on my eyes half closed?)
I then walked slowly over to the trail head and stretched for a good ten minutes - not because I'm a diligent stretcher - I should be - but it was to put off my jog for a few more minutes. here's my after video:
Good luck ladies. Let me know how your workouts are going. I'm also looking at some races in October if anyone (or everyone's) in!? Today I am starting to have a glimmer of vision of me as a runner...
Wanna be friends?
me
On the ipod - this is a really eclectic mix but all of the songs really get my feet moving...
The Old Me
This is a photo of Mike & I after we finished a half-marathon that we ran together - I'm so skinny!
9 comments:
Nice! It's funny when I watch these videos because when I see you, I'm just not seeing "obesity" or "fat." I know you're not in shape the way you want to be. But you are progressing with your running and you look beautiful!
I keep thinking the same thing as the commenter above :-)
I will be ready for some races in October. . . I think. My first 5K will be in September, with a goal of finishing (and that's it!).
Well, ladies - we all say that for other people but when it's our own body I'll bet it's not quite that way. But thanks. I just can't wait until it's easy to run around and jump over things...and fit into my clothes.
Katie - keep it up. I can't wait to hear how it goes!
I think you look great as well. I always HOPE that I will look like you after I have my babies! I usually have a good 65 lbs. to lose after.
I'm going to do a 5K in August and September. I am 3 months pregnant and running has gotten extremely hard. I am determined to only gain the minimum amount of weight this time around. I need a couple of races to keep me going.
oh brandi - I did have at least 65 lbs to lose after I had my baby this time! but when i did run I only had like 30 lbs to lose and it was gone in a few months. that really is worth every horrible day of pregnant running. make sure you jog outside with really tight clothes that show you're pregnant because the looks people give you are such motivation and make you feel so cool for running while pregnant that it makes it easier.
Megan,
I stumbled across your blog tonight while searching for something else...then I sat here and read every single post. I'm so happy to have found you - - I, too, use to be a runner. Then I had two kids, gained weight, and now I am uncomfortable and embarrassed in my body. I keep wondering what the heck happened to that girl who use to run race after race, and now can't even seem to force myself to go out for a walk. You have inspired me. I want to change, too, but apparently I have not wanted it bad enough to do anything about it. It is a vicious cycle! I will be cheering you on!
Thanks Heather - I need all the cheering I can get. It's been quite a bit harder than I thought it would be!
Megan...When you talk about your "slow mile" I want you to remember that that's my fast mile - while not overweight! I seriously am the slowest runner in the history of runners. Randy says I should not even call it running - but I still love it....and in like 3 months you're going to love it too b/c you'll be faster than me!
:)
you DO look beautiful megan. i know it's so hard to keep up with running - but now linus is 14 months old and i said LAST fall that i would fit into my old jeans - and i still don't. heh. so i'm ready to really get going on it. . . . you are inspiring. oh - and i LOVE your hair length right now - it looks great on you!
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