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And I ain't taking money, folks. Heck I wish I was... But I digress.
I ran 3.1 miles at the gym today (was previously running 2 miles at a pop for the past two weeks). So my 3.1 miles is the equivalent of a 5K race. I'm so excited! 
Had my iPod Shuffle on and was grooving to the music though I almost broke into tears as I ran to Melissa Etheridge's "Run". Too close to home at this point with my sister's recent diagnosis of breast cancer. Her mastectomies and reconstructive surgery is scheduled for March 7th - nothing like having to wait a while, eh? 
Anyway, I felt really really good. Ran it in 38:01 which is very good for me. I vary my speed a bit while I'm running to challenge myself. That that equates to roughly about 12.5 minute miles. Ultimately in the long "run"...I'd love to get down to 10 minute miles if I could. But I'll worry about speed later. Right now I'm working just on stamina.
Hopefully I won't get too much grief from my hip/leg which is actually back issues. I doubt my back surgeon would be happy about the running and pounding but I've just gotta do what I've gotta do. Had a bit of soreness last weekend from dancing with the VA folks in Richmond.
So, looks like I'll be out running a 5K race for real in the spring sometime. I've participated in a 10K walk (which I jogged part of due to a severe calf cramp that didn't hurt when I jogged...LOL), a 5K and a 6K (in conjunction with the Mardi Gras Marathon in New Orleans) back in 1996/1997 timeframe. I was 60 lbs heavier then than I am now too.
I don't have any marathon type aspirations but I wouldn't mind being able to do 5 miles at a pop. Never could do that back in the late 1990s. My knees objected strongly as I built up to that. But that Rock N' Roll Half Marathon (13 miles or so) in VA Beach in August/September sounds mightly appealing...
Watch out folks, I'm running on by!
Kathy
Had my iPod Shuffle on and was grooving to the music though I almost broke into tears as I ran to Melissa Etheridge's "Run". Too close to home at this point with my sister's recent diagnosis of breast cancer. Her mastectomies and reconstructive surgery is scheduled for March 7th - nothing like having to wait a while, eh?
Anyway, I felt really really good. Ran it in 38:01 which is very good for me. I vary my speed a bit while I'm running to challenge myself. That that equates to roughly about 12.5 minute miles. Ultimately in the long "run"...I'd love to get down to 10 minute miles if I could. But I'll worry about speed later. Right now I'm working just on stamina.
Hopefully I won't get too much grief from my hip/leg which is actually back issues. I doubt my back surgeon would be happy about the running and pounding but I've just gotta do what I've gotta do. Had a bit of soreness last weekend from dancing with the VA folks in Richmond.
So, looks like I'll be out running a 5K race for real in the spring sometime. I've participated in a 10K walk (which I jogged part of due to a severe calf cramp that didn't hurt when I jogged...LOL), a 5K and a 6K (in conjunction with the Mardi Gras Marathon in New Orleans) back in 1996/1997 timeframe. I was 60 lbs heavier then than I am now too.
I don't have any marathon type aspirations but I wouldn't mind being able to do 5 miles at a pop. Never could do that back in the late 1990s. My knees objected strongly as I built up to that. But that Rock N' Roll Half Marathon (13 miles or so) in VA Beach in August/September sounds mightly appealing...
Watch out folks, I'm running on by!
Kathy 
Kathy that is absolutely awesome!! I am getting closer to 3 miles. Can go about 2 on the treadmill and find I can run a bit longer outside.
I would love to just like to run enough that I can take that portable exercise anywhere with me. How great it would be on vacation to say "I'll be back in 30 min" and put your running shoues on and take off to finish up your daily exercise before breakfast. It reminds me of one of my favorite inspirational movies "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" That Angela is just beyond hot in that movie. Health, beautiful and strong!
Again Super Congrats on your running!!!!!
Jen
Thanks, Jen!
Yes it is awesome to just pack your running shoes and get up and go. Can do it no matter where you are. I ran when I went to my sister and BIL's for Christmas back years ago. I have my winter gear and I suited up and out I went. Explored their neighborhood. Go**** was awesome.
I didn't take my gear when I went to Richmond last weekend but from here on out if we do any traveling...my shoes will be going with me. Strangely the same shoes I ran in back in 1996/1997. Dont know the miles logged on them but I love 'em. I need to get a new pair. Running in old shoes isn't good. Now that it seems like I'll need them...it's time to invest!
Great going on the 2 miles! I haven't ventured outdoors yet but will eventually. Right now I love being on the treadmill except for the mirrored wall in front of it. LOL!
Kathy
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