3.2 Miles Down... 9.9 Miles To Go!

I did it! On Sunday, April 25th I finished my first 5K! As I crossed the finish line I went into the ugly cry! I was so emotional because I've never been able to do that before. Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to be able to run. I equated running with flying. I used to and still do have dreams that I can run as fast and as far as I want and even fly to get myself out of precarious situations. I'm not sure why in the conscious world I believed I couldn't run. I might have to explore that but for now let's rejoice in the I DIT IT part of this story.

I have so many people to thank and hope I don't forget anyone.

THANKS SO MUCH TO:

My parents have always taught me that I can do anything I put my mind to... a lesson I share with my son almost every day!

My husband who supports me above and beyond on this journey... I feel the pride you have in me and the admiration and all the encouragement not to mention the freedom you allow me to train by taking on more responsibility at home sometimes.

My original muses in this journey... Colleen and Dave S. who have taught me that you make no excuses - you get out there and you do it because you can (and thanks for volunteering for the kids - love you for that)!

To all my running partners Lisa (love you for making the trip), Leah, Tia (sp?) and Rachel.

To Ginny - girl I was so happy there was a familiar face across that finish line... thanks for the hug, words of encouragement and water!

Again, to my TNT trainers... Adam, Steve and now Joseph part of the team... listen I know that you guys have physically made me stronger which has made getting mentally stronger that much easier. I wouldn't be able to do all this without you!

Kamesha... you're crazy girl but I adore you for keeping me on track at work!

And to all of my friends, family and blog readers who encourage, motivate and inspire me every day.

I'm so proud to report that I have lost a total of 20 pounds so far but way more impressive.... since I started TNT last summer I have lost over 16% body fat! That's huge guys! I finished my first 5K in under an hour. I think my official time was 57 minutes and 8 seconds - which I know is long but I ran the whole thing - I finished it!

AND now look out world... I registered for the Baltimore Run Fest October 16th. I'm doing my first 1/2 marathon! That's 13.1 miles folks. I have NO doubts that I can do it! In my training so far I've run 7 miles and just last weekend did 5 miles in 1 hour and 37 minutes. So if I can do this... no seriously if IIIIIII can do this.... anyone can! Enjoy the photos and get outside this weekend. Do something good for your body. You won't regret it!