Day 4: Let's start week 2!

Week 2 starts with running 2 minutes and walking 2 minutes. I was actually excited for this week. I wanted to see if I could actually run for 2 minutes. When my feet first hit the pavement in my warm-up, it was all I could do to keep myself in a walk. However, when I actually started running, it was all I could do to keep going for the two minutes. Luckily, my husband was with me and I needed to save face. After the first couple repitions, it actually got easier for me and I finished the workout doing about 7 repetitions and then a cool down. It took me 40 minutes to cover 3 miles, which included my warm-up and cool-down. It made me wonder though, why it is so hard to change. I know my body could do the work, but the feeling of dread and lethargy that overwhelm me each time I start can be so discouraging.

I decided to remind myself why I am doing this. I have my own goal, of course. I want to increase my ability. I want to be able to say "I can do this." But there's more. I have five kids and I want them to see me run. I want them to know they can run too. My hope is that as I develop the ability to run, I will also be able to develop a love for running and instill that love in my children.