Run Forest Run!!!

I'm going to be a runner!  I mean it this time.  lol

I've decided on a new fitness goal.  I want to really become a runner.  If you know me, you know I've been talking about this, and occassionally running, for a couple of years now.  I've even done a few 5k's, which I've written about on here.  But, I think it's time to start getting serious about this.  Yesterday I signed up for the Reindeer Run 5k in Lakewood Dec 3rd.  That gives me a little less than a month to train.  I want to run as much of it as I can with as few stops as possible.

Well, today since I decided to work from home, I went out and ran.  Well, I actually walk/jogged.  I completed 3 miles in 53:50 minutes.  I know that's not great, but it did include 1 stop light and several stop signs that I had to pause at.  I also burnt 533 calories.  I'm so incredibly proud of myself.  I took my first official steps today.  I know I have a long road ahead of me, no pun intented, but I really want to do this.  This is for me, not anyone else.  Just me. 

Reminds me of my favorite saying, "the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."  This is so true and is now the theme for my life.  Here's to many more journeys.  It's tough taking that first step.  But trust me, once you do you'll be so much happier you did. 

Have a great day all!

-L-