I did it!!

I am so excited! Tonight at the gym I DID IT!! I RAN!! Even when I started training for the 5k I couldn't run more than like 2 minutes. Tonight I did-- I ran through 3 complete songs (not in a row, but I will get there). I was/am so proud of myself. The best part is-- it felt AWESOME!!

I can't wait to have a strong body. I can't wait to enjoy the full thrill of running and the joy of pushing myself again tomorrow! I already notice myself feeling more confident from working out consistently.

I am not officially starting the 26 week training from couch to 1/2 marathon until Monday. But, I wanted to see where I started. I'm more excited than before for the journey.

My workout--
Warm up with "My hope is in you" by Third day
Fantastic song to start with-- great way to focus my workout.
Walked
1st run: "Keep on Shinning" by Third day
Ran the whole thing!! Only at 4.1 mph-- BUT I WAS RUNNING!
Walked
2nd run: "Beautiful Morning" by Grits
Great beat-- set right in-- then my fricken belly hit the EMERGENCY stop button!! GRR! But, after I programmed it back up I started running and finished the song.
Walked
3rd run: "Gimmie that Funk" by Family force Five
Great beat-- I didn't make it through this one. My legs were on fire and I was trying to listen to my body.
Walked
4th run: Don't Stop Believing" by Journey
Great song to run last round too. :)
Walked
Cool Down

Stretching
Abs

So-- while I didn't run at record speeds-- I ran at record times for ME! That's what this is about. I can't wait to bump up my speeds and my times. I can't wait to push and challenge myself.

I am so thankful that I am able to challenge myself with this. I am encouraged by the spirit that God has put in my today with this encouraging workout. I know not all days will be this fantastic- so today I live in the present and rejoice in the joy of feeling refreshed and encouraged.