So That's What a Muscle Feels Like...

It doesn't hurt as much as it did yesterday! Yesterday started early, VERY early! At 7a.m. they started sending us off. The course toyed with us as the first 1.5m was downhill. The torture then began as it was mostly uphill for the next several miles. Leslee and I were setting a pretty good pace for us through the 8m mark. We slowed a little through the 10m mark. Those last 3 miles were not enjoyable at all!!! I was amazed at how many people were lined up along the course cheering us on! I was very optomistic through the first 6, but I admit I was nervous and had some doubt sneak in over the next 4 or 5. Like I said those last 3 were not fun. Our muscles began to tighten up, our feet were numb, and our we were having to make our legs move. Once I saw the 11m mark I knew we were gonna finish! AND WE DID!!!!! We crossed the finish line in 3:58:04! It wasn't earth shattering. It wasn't record breaking. But, we FINISHED! When we crossed the line and I put that medal around my neck I broke down and cried like a baby. This was a huge accomplishment for both of us, but for me this was a really big deal in my mind. It helped reenforce what I am truly capable of. Last night as I laid in bed stiff and sore from the day all I could think about was I want to do another one and I wanna do it faster! This is definetly not my last one! Thanks to everyone who encouraged us and cheered us on. This is a big step for me but the journey is far from over. Just be warned, I'm not afraid to pass you and leave you in the dust!

P.S. Who's gonna do it with me next year?!?!

Twas The Night Before....

Well, here we are just a short nights sleep away from our first attempt at a 1/2 marathon. I did my best Babe Ruth impression and called my shot. I guaranteed a finish! Now the pressure is on to perform. Most times I have extreme confidence or at least give the appearance that I do. But, I gotta confess I'm nervous about this. This is a big deal for me because this is so far out of my comfort zone! Tomorrow morning bright and early I will begin writing a new chapter in my journey. Hopefully this is just the first of many! And, hopefully next year I can recruit some suckers... I mean supporters to do it with me! Tomorrow night I will give you a full post race rundown (if I can move). Thank you all for your support and encouragement!

Beginnings (again)

2012 Kegs 'N Eggs 5K

I'm FAT. There I've said it. Not like I could hide it. Though I've always laughed it off. But, I've not like it for awhile. Last year I decided it was time to change that. So New Year's Eve we completed our first 5K in hopes of continuing and we didn't. I am really good at excuses and procrastination. I always have reason. So now I'm resorting to blogging and putting it all out there for everyone to see. My blog shall hold me accountable. Most of you know I am planning on doing the Music City 1/2 Marathon in April. I guarantee it won't be pretty, but I will cross the finish line! I'm not doing this alone. Leslee will be there with me and we will celebrate together! I weigh 372lbs!!! When you put a number to it and write it down it is disheartening. I've always had a goal in my mind of what it would be like to weigh 250. I don't know if that's realistic but I'm hoping to get close enough to find out. Goals. They can be hard or easy. It always seems the harder the goal the sweeter the satisfaction in achieving them. I am going to have some of both on my list. So here is a  short list of some of my goals:

1. Complete the 1/2 marathon
2. Run a complete 5k
3. Run a complete 10k
4. Run a complete 1/2 marathon

Those are goals that I never thought I would have for myself. Frankly, when I read them I laugh at the absurdity of me doing them. But those goals are all steps in the process of my main goal: To weigh less and be healthier. So, follow along as I succeed and fail. Failure helps build strength just as success motivates you to keep going on the journey!