I'm so proud of myself. Today I went for a walk/jog, but I went on my 3.18 mile route (according to sparkpeople's fitness map tracker), that I usually power walk with the Monkey Boy. I was able to complete the entire thing in under 50 minutes (48 to be exact) taking 12 minutes off of my normal time...but I didn't have a monkey boy or a stroller this time and I jogged some of it (although very slowly).
I am definitely able to jog for longer periods now. Today I didn't focus on running for a given amount of time, but I would make visual goals--run to the bus stop, run to the tree around the bend, etc. I am taking it really slow, being careful not to go fast, but to mind my form, and make sure that my feet are landing properly, that I'm not slouching, my pelvis is slightly tilted forward, that my stomach is tight and I am engaging my muscles. This all sounds a lot easier than it is, coming from the girl that trips over air when chewing gum. Man! mental coordination mixed with physical, is hard for me! lol.
I don't have a picture from my bowl from last night, but I think I will have it in a few weeks--it needs to be fired and all of that good stuff.
Hope you all have a relaxed weekend!
Oh! One more thing that I have been meaning to share. When I started trying to jog about a week ago, I became aware of something that I am constantly reminded of, and it gives me HUGE strength, confidence and faith that I can do this. I took a picture of it:
His word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105). God is the strength under my feet, He guides my way and supports every step I take. I just thought that was so awesome, and IS so awesome that I am continually reminded of that, because of the cross on the sole of each of my shoes. :) :) :).
On a different note, (not taking anything away from what I just said), but aren't my new running shoes cute? lol
Make today count! It's so worth it!
I can do this. I am a star.
UPDATE: I just got finished mowing a REALLY long lawn (unfortunately ours) with a push mower! 45 minutes burning roughly 385 calories (according to sparkpeople). :) :)
Saturday, May 23, 2009
day 143 (day 3 / week 21)
Posted by Melissa Henning at 10:25 AM
Labels: 3.18 miles, 45 minutes, 48 minutes, blessings, chirunning, mowing lawn--push by hand, Psalm 119:105, running, walking
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You know I read this and had to go check the bottom of my Nikes... nope, just circles on mine. :) Good thing too - my husband is a rabbi, little funny having crosses on my shoes!
Just wanted to let you know you're inspirational as always! Enjoy the long weekend (ah, America... I, on the other hand, had to go into the office today, like every other Sunday... :))
Thank you Miriam! Definitely a good thing that there aren't any crosses on the bottom of your shoes--how on earth would you explain that?? lol
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday! (I still can't believe that you stay up all hours of the night to exercise AND go into the office...man you ARE a star!!) Shalom! :)
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