Let me start this post off with the fact that I really want to be a runner! I want to be one of those people who casually runs 5 miles one afternoon. Or signs up for half marathons on the weekend. I am absolutely not that person! I love a long, brisk walk, but when it comes time for me to actually run I am absolutely pathetic. My husband always tells me I am extremely goal-oriented, if I set my mind to getting something done, it usually gets done. So that is why I have set my first running goal- a 5k.
This is what we have been up to:
Our first route was a total of 4.3 miles, and I loved it because the route was in a neighborhood and we could look at the different houses, people, etc. We ran 0.75 out of the 4.3 miles, which was really hard at the time, but became easier.
Because of the amount of traffic at 5 pm we switched routes to the Samford Trail along Lakeshore Drive. This is a total of 3.25 miles. We started running a mile, and now we are up to 1.25 miles. The goal is to add a quarter of a mile each week, but that has actually turned into a quarter mile every 2 weeks.
When we are able to actually run about 2.5 miles, we plan on signing up for our first 5k! I know this sounds so easy for some, but getting into shape is hard work. I think anyone who is trying to become a runner, or just become more active should simply remember that any little step you take (even if it is just a few) is so much better than just sitting on your lazy butt. Be proud of your little successes, and don't be intimidated by the iron man that just ran past you!
Elizabeth Milne, MS, RD, LD
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