I went to the gym yesterday before the pool party. I struggled to run 2 miles. I had nothing left after that. Today I went to the gym with a 2 mile run in mind. I ran 2 miles and felt so great I kept going. I ran 3 miles before I took my first break. I walked 0.2 miles then felt like I needed to run again! I ran another mile for a total of 4 miles! I have never run 3 miles straight and I have never run 4 miles so it was 2 firsts today!
I then went to Laura's house for a 10 mile bike ride. It was hot! It was windy! And it was a lot hillier trail than I am use to! I it was a strenuous 10 miles for me.
Here is the amazing thing. In Jan when I started this...I would walk on the treadmill for 2 miles at 3.2 mph. I am now running at 4.8 mph for 4 miles. I am planning on doing a 10K (6.2 miles) in November and I am not worried at all. I am confident I can run that far by then. If I can do this anyone can! Just get out there and start walking!
Murn
Wow, Marion! That's amazing. I hate running so I'll just enjoy it through you.
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