April 10, 2015
Well howdy y'all, it has been a while because what they didn't tell me about spring semester was that there is hardly a second to spare! Just got through another busy week packed with 3 tests and other shenanigans, but I made it out still breathing!
It's been a very exciting week for me as far as milestones, weigh loss, and training go. Recently, I have started running to the gym before and after workouts. It's only about a mile run, so there and back put me at 2 miles a day. Well, that was fun, but then I found a trail I really liked and started running there. Last weekend I ran about 11 miles total and absolutely loved the mental strength it caused. Nothing feels better than finishing a long run and knowing you survived....because in the moment it seems like you won't. I've really never liked to run, so this new found hobby is very shocking to me. I've watched my dad run and train for marathons since I was 9 years old, and I've always admired people like him with so much heart and determination. I used to tell myself that one day I would run a marathon. So....I'm starting with a half! Dad and I will be running the Dallas 13.1 this October! I'm pumped to continue training and pushing my body and to listen to all the wisdom my dad has gained over the years about shoes, icing your legs, where to put your keys so they aren't stabbing you in the arm...there's so much to think about.
Also, I am officially down 24 pounds and still going strong on Paleo! It's crazy to think that in January, I mentioned to my family that I was going to lose 30 pounds this semester. Back then it seemed like a pipe dream, but by some crazy means, it is actually becoming a reality.
Remember that the body is capable of more than we can imagine. It's up to our minds to believe it!
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