10 Minutes

No I'm not going to promise you some magical work out that will make you loose 100 pounds if you only sacrifice 10 minutes a day. Sorry.


As a new runner, I have learned something. 10 minutes is about what it takes for my body and get into my groove and just run. As you may remember me mentioning a few times about having some pain in my right heal, 10 minutes is what is seems to take and then it doesn't hurt anymore. It's tough to push past that, I'm not going to lie to you. I try to go out for a run with out ANY expectations as to how long or how far I'm going to run that day because for some reason it stresses me out. I am getting stronger and learning what my body can really handle, but I do listen to my body to tell me what it can take that day (with out being a big whimp). It works for me, I can't say if it would work for everyone. My goal is to run 1 mile without stopping and then I go from there. But it seems that once I push myself past that first 10 minutes of internal arguing "I don't know if I can do it today, this feels really hard today, everything hurts bla bla bla"I have the ability to really GO! Today was a personal record. I ran 3 miles with out stopping! And that for me is AMAZING! I didn't leave the house with that goal in mind, although it was in the back somewhere thinking that that would be great if I could, but it's not what I set out to do. But after that first 10 minutes, I just felt GOOD! SO I kept going till a little after the 3 miles I got that stitch in my side (what IS that by the way!?!) and had to stop, but I kept walking another mile. I have also noticed that my breathing isn't as heavy and my heart isn't jumping out of my chest. You know what that means? It's getting to be the time to step it up so I can keep my heart rate up and burn the most calories possible. And you know what else, I actually said the words today "I can't wait for my run tonight!" I seriously shocked myself the moment after I said it! It's like I wanted to turn around and see who said that behind me! Ha ha! Things are changing for me. Ohhh and you know what else helps, I read this a long time ago and it really stuck with me... While your working out it helps to physically smile, even if you look crazy (which I probably do) but every once in a while, like when it's getting really hard, just smile to your self and think about how good you're doing. There is something about it, it actually helps! Because after I smile I laugh at myself for being such a big dork, but for those few moments, it lightens the mood. Don't think I'm crazy till you try it. Also, and lastly, think good thoughts. Don't think do your self how much is sucks or how hard it is to work out while your working out. That won't help anything. Keep reminding yourself that you're doing an amazing job and you are SO DARN PROUD of your self!

BTW tonight on my run a bug TOTALLY flew into my mouth and I mean ALLLLL the way in and hit the back of my throat! YUCK! Don't worry, I spit it out, but still, gross!