Feeling a sense of accomplishment.

I just had to share...While the numbers aren't great, they are getting better.  Three month's ago, I weighed in at 224. I wasn't running at all, I would wal****asionally (1 to 3 miles) wasn't riding a bike at all (it's been years!). Today I weighed in at 176.

one month ago I started C25K. My first recorded walk/run on the nike i-pod showed a mile at 25 minutes. Yes, 25 minutes to do a single mile. That's how out of shape I was. I still wasn't biking at all.

Yesterday, I didn't run but I did bike. I got in 4 miles in less than 25 minutes. (two weeks ago, I couldn't keep up with my hubby at all...)

Today, I ran. I got in 2.25 miles at an average of 15 minutes a mile. That's 10 minutes off my first record!! I do have a fast mile just under 15 minutes. Yes, it's still a horrible time but it's getting better!!!

Today I ran more than I walked. It felt great. I also was feeling so well I ran in the door, took off my running stuff, grabbed my bike and took off to do another 15 - 20 minute ride. Time was limited by several factors, but I had enough to get in that little extra mileage.

So while I'm not really having great times yet. (notice the YET) I am feeling a wonderful sense of accomplishment and very proud of what I have done so far.  So wonderful in fact, I just had to share my horrible wonderful running times! LOL.

 Don't dismiss your times or how well you're doing.  Just look at the improvement that you've made so far.  That's great!  You'll get better in time.  Just stay with it and don't push too hard so that you don't injure yourself.  Keep up the great work.

Duane

Congratulations on your progress!  These early milestones are all worthy of celebration!  We all can identify with you how exciting it is watch our fitness levels improve as we put in the training time.  You're well on your way!

Cassie