The Battle Begins
Wheewww, I finally made it through my first jog. I pulled out my old exercise clothes wishing that I look more "hip" and not so "hippy." Unfortunately, I could barely run; I have no muscle. I felt like I was jogging in quicksand -- only the sandbags were around my midsection and thighs. Seriously, I'm in deep trouble.
Before I went on my inaugural run, Ben put a small collection of workout songs on the iPod for me. The playlist included my favorites 80s music and showtunes. But then he also added one song for inspiration -- "Stacy's Mom." You know, it's the one song about the kid who has a crush on his girlfriend's mom, who's supposed to be middle-aged but very good looking. A real cougar. It's not that I'm interested in impressing any of Wiley's friends, at least not at this point, it's just that it made me want to look and feel good again.
So here I go. The battle begins. But just in case you see me lying on the side of road late at night, panting, or perhaps in the early (or late) phases of cardiac arrest, just remember that when the paramedics arrive, tell them I'm type "O" and allergic to Sulfa. Trust me, they'll know what that means.
But it'll all be worth it when I look like Marge ... minus the sallow complexion. Seriously, does she have the worse fake tan or what! (But that's a topic for another post.)
P.S. Can anyone recommend a good jogging stroller?
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If it makes you feel better, my first run after having Teik involved old men walking passed me because I was going so slow on that "jog" and I thought I was going to die. Months later I'm still sweating to death and running at a snail pace, but I'm just not a runner. Good luck! You can do it!
Shara!!!!
I know this is a comment from a previous post, but next time you get cavities filled, GO LASER!!!! Pain free, and fast. No medication needed. And the same cost as drilling.
We tried it AND LOVED IT! The Church is truer because of it (really, it is! From whence cometh and what is the purpose of technology?)
If you need the 411, lemme know!
Oh, and so I stick on topic...I hate jogging, too. I wish I could jog by laser. That would be awesome.
i need to get back on the bad wagon of weight loss. i want to look like marge too... and i didn't think i would ever say that!!
good luck.
Yay! I have gone for a few runs - I last about as far as to the end of my street (4 blocks away) and I walk from there. But, I can tell you that the BOB jogging strollers are incredible. Very pricey, but incredible.
Sharalee, you are hilarious. Call me next time you go so we can feel like dying together. Also, you'll have it 'goin on'(you know, like stacy's mom) in no time.
You are so funny! I feel the exact same way and I've been running for 7 months...I love that you have Stacy's mom on your i pod for motivation!
Go gettem tiger!
Oh my gosh, I miss you.
The first time I went running after I had Anna I cried. Big heart felt tears because I knew how it felt before and I knew how far I had to go. The first time I did yoga after I had Anna I went into a shoulder stand and all the fat on my stomach went into my face and I couldn't see or breath. I started crying again. Give yourself a month of consistency. The first day back is the hardest.
You can do it Shara!!!! You look great right now and soon you will be the Iron woman...Love ya!
Here's a running schedule that has really helped me, it's called "The-Couch-to-5K Running Plan": http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Good luck! You rock!!
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