Tuesday, April 24, 2012

I DID IT! Insanity before and after

I did it!  I ran outside!  I haven't actually ran outside in 2 years!  It's been crazy and my stomach was in knots over it.  I even asked my husband  to run with me.  He is a MUCH better runner than I am and while I was breathless, he was not even a little out of breath.  Normally I can't stand running with him.  He's always "Do this, not that....blah blah blah."  This time it wasn't to bad.  He did correct my form and breathing technique but he did in a way that felt supportive and not hypocritical.
He ran about a 1.5 miles with me.  That's right - I ran over a mile.  And then R started to get crabby.  My hubby took him to the park so he could play.  And I RAN!  I ran a total of 2.25 miles today.  It felt really good.  I felt so accomplished.  I did my Les Mills Pump program as well as run.  That is a long work out day!  It was so worth it.  I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow but heck - I feel great.  OHHHHH!
I also finished Insanity.  Can't tell you how GREAT that feels!  Fantastic, amazing, phenomenal, relieving.  I'm so glad to be done with it.  I attribute Insanity to my ability to run 2.25 miles today - but I'm definitely glad its over.  It's an accomplishment and as soon as I get my shirt I'll post pictures of it. 
In addition to the awesomeness - I was able to purchase a used bike trailer for $50 from a local store!  Woot!  I've been wanting one and am so excited to start using it.  We will be getting our bikes tuned on pay day - then we get to go on a family bike ride. I'm so excited about the whole thing. 
So...there is my update - good things are happening!  :)     And here are my Insanity before and afters - round 1!


1 comment:

  1. You look great! These pictures are inspiring. I'm definitely going to try it out the program. Keep up the hard work! :)

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