HALLELUJAH!

I RAN 3.2 MILES WITHOUT STOPPING!!! Why didn't I stop, you ask? BECAUSE I DIDN'T GET A SIDE ACHE!!!!!! This is an epic day in my very short running career. I was atually able to concentrate on other things, like how hard I was breathing or how tired my legs were, which is okay, because these are all things I an overcome or try to ignore. Hopefully this is the beginning of better running for me. I was starting to get very discouraged, especially after yesterday's workout.

We went to the track yesterday morning, and Chris had the idea to run a mile, then walk 100 meters, then run another mile, then walk....etc. until I reached 4 miles. I couldn't even do that without getting a side ache just about every 200 meters. But I finished the workout, nonetheless. Every time I would have to stop, I wouldn't advance any further until I could start running again, just to make sure I at least make the mileage. I did, but it was humbling.

Several hours after the workout we went to the store, and my side stitch was coming back just walking around the store! I was beginning to think I had injured myself or something. So I was very happy when today's workout didn't turn into a reapeat of yesterday.

And I also don't feel so bad about Chris kicking my butt every time we run laps. We timed ourselves yesterday, and Chris is already running 7:30 minute miles...consistently for 5 miles! I am not ashamed that I cannot keep up with that. Did I marry a superhuman? My pace yesterday was about 10:15 minutes per mile over 4 miles. Not that great, but I'm not going to fret about it. My Nike+iPod chip tried to tell me I only went 3.75 miles, when I know I did 4, so that means...

I'M GETTING FASTER, TOO! My gait must have changed, so I'll have to re-program my chip when I get a chance.

Also, I'm starting to notice changes in my body. Chris doesn't like it when I say that, he says it sounds like the title of a puberty movie they show you in 5th grade. He's probably right. Either way, my jeans are getting a little looser, and I can feel a difference in all of my muscles; not just my legs. My core is stronger, and chris swears my arms have a little definition now! I really hope I can get rid of my flabby arms!!!

So...good day today. I'm definitely looking forward to my scheduled rest day tomorrow!