Joleen and Becky have been running with our friends Jennefer and Janell for years. They have invited me to come quite a few times but I have always had the excuse that Russell had to go to work so early in the morning and I couldn't leave the kids. Well now that Russell doesn't have to leave quite so early I decided that now would be a great time to join the running party...
Monday was my first day and I don't think that I realized what I was doing. Joleen and Becky were the only runners and they run for an hour! A HOUR!!! They were very sweet to there sister-in-law and we walked for over half of the time. But when I got home I was so shaky and I felt like throwing up. That is hard work for somebody who hasn't run one step since 9th grade track. :)
I decided to try again this morning, so they took me on a 20 minute loop and dropped me back home as they continued on. And even then we had to walk for a while. But I feel pretty good about trying something new. I think that I am just going to have to start out small and work into it.
My sister-in-laws are so strong and in shape--they really motivate me and are very kind to the new runner. Thanks Joleen and Becky.
So if you see me hobbling around town it's because I can't really move my legs. :) But just like Forrest Gump says, "I was running!"
9 comments:
Way to go Dana!! Keep it up!
Maybe you need a new running partner...ME...I am as out of shape as it gets. Shameful for such a former "guru" really!
Too funny. I won't make fun of you when I run into you at Target :-) Kidding! Good for you!!
Dana you're doing awesome! I just need to find us that first 5K goal race. I remember doing one in A.F. during Halloween and it's at night. You dress up and run through the graveyard. You kinda go faster since you're a little scared and of course costumes always help you have more fun, (you know I'm a big believer in that!) Should we do this one or thanksgiving?
Dana, this is Kim Curtis here. :) I have been trying to contact Russ so I could say hi and see how you guys are doing...and lo and behold Coral gave it to me on facebook. Would you mind giving me an email for you guys?
Your family is adorable! I can't believe it's been 10 years! :)
kimmycurtis@gmail.com
YEAH! YOU ARE AWESOME DANA! I HOPE YOU KEEP IT UP BECAUSE I LOVE THE TALK THAT GIRLS GET WHILE EXERCISING. IT'S KINDA UNRATED! IT SURE MAKES THE TIME GO BY FASTER HEARING A FUN STORY OR LAUGHING ABOUT SOMETHING. KEEP IT UP AND I PROMISE SOON YOU WON'T FEEL A THING! J/K
Way to go! You'll be ready for a
5k in no time. Way to go Russ for taking away the early morning go to work excuse. It will get easier as you keep on running.
i am proud of you. I think you should keep up with your skinny sisters-in-law they are a better influence than me. If you guys do a 5k at Thanksgiving maybe I could get ready and do it with you!?!
Good job Dana... I started a year ago, and I love it, probably more for the social! Plus its good motivation to have the girls out there waiting for you!
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