My run ...

Hi everyone! Just thought I'd update you on my 8K (5 mile) trail run this morning. It was an all womens event called "Run Like a Girl" and it was so much fun! I've never run 5 miles before so I was scared ... especially because there was a 1 1/2 hour time limit. The course was great though ... it was up and down hills the whole way but it was fun and I actually did it! I had to stop to walk up one really big hill but I ran the rest of the way. I actually finished in 1 hour, 2 minutes! The only bad part was that we came home and I looked at the pictures my husband took and my thighs look AWFUL! I had just bought a brand new pair of running shorts and if I would have known what my legs looked like, I would NOT have worn them. Seriously, this one picture of me shows the skin on my thighs flapping. Not just a little bit ... it's VERY obvious. Oh man, I need to do something about this skin! Overall, I'm just thrilled that I accomplished this. We all have the ability to conquer our fears and accomplish our goals. I feel so empowered! This is the greatest "high" I could ever have! Deanna

That is amazing Deanna. 5 Miles!! WOW! I absolutely HATE my thighs. I can deal with my stomach and arms they are just loose skin, but my thighs look awful. So I know how you feel. Mandy

Yeah.. the thigh thing is getting bad for me too.. the more I loose the worse they look.. I think thats the place I am loosing now.. Congrats on your 5 mile run.. you did awesome and I knew you could do it.. the world is your running pad now and you can conquer it all.. who knows one day we may see you in the paper like the forest gump movie running across the country.. you rock girl.. congrats to you.

I am really pleased a*****h for you Deanna. I admire you and your running. Wish I could make myself get up and do it too.

I'm a bit late (I just got home) but you are sooooooooooooo amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....