One of the things I am really focusing on this summer is myself and my own well-being. In many ways I feel like I've neglected my body and health in the last 6+ years. Yes, you may have been counting and figured out that's how old my daughter just turned. Before becoming pregnant with Sienna, I was really on a path of health and well-being. I think I kind of threw it to the wayside with motherhood. My goal for this summer is to get back onto my path of well-being.
A couple of weeks ago, we happened upon a treadmill at a garage sale down the street for $20. It's an older Nordictrack. (gosh, it's dusty ...) I had really been wanting one for awhile. I bought myself a new pair of running shoes on Amazon since the gel in my old ones were completely flattened. Hey, I had them since 2007, I think I was ready for a new pair. Today, was a big accomplishment for me! Last week, I ran 5 days for 2 miles each time. Today, I did 3 miles without stopping! I was pretty slow, but the speed will come later. I'm thinking about signing up for a 5k on my birthday weekend and Sienna wants to run the kids dash, too! I also would like to set some goals to run a half-marathon again.
New to us treadmill and my new running shoes.
In 2006, I ran the Seattle Half-Marathon with my mom and my old friend, Meredith. It was quite the experience. I had sprained my ankle a few months before on a run and it was very icy and snowing a little. I think the next one I plan to run will be during a different time of the year.
Me, in November 2006, after running the Seattle Half Marathon in my first apartment.
"Nothing tastes as good as fit feels."
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