My Running Blog: December 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011

December 31, 2011

It is the last day of 2011. This has been a big running year for me. While I don't have any great accomplishments to report I do want those that see this to know that I am still running on my treadmill 2 - 3 times a week. I usually warm of for 5 minutes run for 30 and cool down for 5 mins. I run at a incline of 6 and a speed of 5. Nothing super great, but I am glad I am still working out and feeling good.

Introduction

I think for most people that will be reading this know my story, but for those of you that don't. Here it is. About a year ago I started running with a friend. I have never been a runner and never wanted to be a runner, but after having my third baby and nearing her first birthday I knew I had to do something or I would start packing on the pounds. When I heard a friend was running I decided I would try it. Another friend had once told me that it seemed like after she worked up to 4 miles she started to see a change in her body. After I ran that first time I decided I wanted to try and run 4 miles with out stopping. I was surprised when I was able to work my self up to 4 miles shortly after starting. Once I was able to run 4, I decide I would ask another friend if she wanted to go running. We start running together and before long with out knowing it I was training for the Top Of Utah Half Marathon. I ran the TOU Half last August and I am hooked. I am determined I have to run a marathon once in my life so I am shooting for the TOU Marathon this September. I started this blog because I want to be able to look back and see what runs I did and how I felt!