Day #1

Running....

I used to run. I loved to run. The day before I found out I was pregnant (2 years ago) I ran 4 miles, nonstop. My doctor told me to stop running when I became pregnant. He said that it was best to not jostle the baby around. I believed him and obeyed.

After Anya was born I waited 6 weeks and tried running again. It was hard because I was nursing her. I was tired from getting up every 3-4 hours during the night so I gave up. Then I had serious surgery (You can read about it here). After that I was afraid to run for a while. Then the track was closed due to repaving. Then it was closed due to stadium repair. Then I could only run in the evening and it became too dark too soon. Then I could only run in the morning and it was so dark that early. Then I packed on 50 pounds...and I've decided...


...ENOUGH EXCUSES!!!!!!!


I hauled myself up to the track today. I walked .25 mile to warm up. I then ran 1 mile straight through. I walked .25 mile, then ran .25 mile, and then walked .25 to cool down. 2 miles on my first day back. Not too shabby. My legs hurt, but I feel good.

This is it. It's not going to be easy but I can do this!!!!!!!!