Amazing

I was so excited to see all the people at tje meeting today. It was my first meeting and what a surge of adrenaline to see everyone so excited. I really enjoyed the ice breakers. Of course I was the lonely person standing out in the West. After we did the walk, I was a little discouraged because there were so many people that finished ahead of me, but like my husband told me on the phone, it's only going to get better. I met a really nice lady, sorry I did not catch your name (your daughter is principal at Eastside). Great to meet you, you made me feel so welcome. I plan on buying that Ipod you showed me. I just want to wish everyone a good week. And I still have not had a coke for almost a week. YEAH!!!

Murphy's Law

Okay today was a really tough day at work and at home. But I decided to try and run between mailboxes when I went on my walk. Big mistake. I ended up getting so out of breath that I thought I was going to pass out. Then to put the icing on the cake, I was chased by a dog. It bit me on my leg.!! So now I am going to the Dr in the morning, because it really hurts. Somedays when it rains it pours. Not sure if I will get my XT in or not. But I am happy to say that I did not have a Diet Coke all day. And today would have been a six-paxk I believe.

Random thoughts

I made it an effort to read some blogs everyday. Seems like there are a wonderful group of people in this adventure that we share. I hope that I get to meet each and every person before this is all done. Today was a tough day to get going. I went to Sunday school, where I teach third grade and ended up with puke on my clothes and two sick kids in class. Needless to say that was just the beginning. Couldn't find the parents and had to try and keep the kids calm. After going to Wally World and fighting for a parking spot w/ half of Madison County, I then got to the checkout line and discovered I had used up my last check. Thank goodness for the debit card.
I just could not get inspired to get up and workout. But I did do a workout with weights. Does that count as a cross training day? I am looking into working with a trainer, so hopefully that will help set me up on a routine at the gym. I have also decided that I am going to get an ipod or a mp3 player to use when I walk. It' makes the time go by faster and seems to improve my pace. Anyone out there have any recommendations on songs? I used my daughter's but some of the songs were not very good (Shows my age). That is all for now. I am going to enjoy my day off tomorrow from work and try and get my walking done in the morning instead of the evening

BRRRR!!!!

I hate that I had to miss the meeting, butI had to work today. I made it a point of walking after I got home from work. As usual, I was going to talk myself out of it due to the cold, but my hubby convinced me to go. I am so thankful to have him cheering me on. He will go with me even after he just got back from his own run. We are total opposites. He is the healthy, fit person and I am the newly inspired person. I am really looking forward to meeting some new people at the meeting next week. I have not attended a meeting yet, and I feel a little on the outside looking in. But I plan on being there next week. Keeping it up gang

Friday

Today was a crazy day. I actually got my walk in today. Made a huge effort to walk a a quicker pace. I am still out of breath, but I feel a little better. I will be missing the meeting tomorrow sice I have to work. Question for people out there? If you miss a day throughout the week, should we try and make it up on the rest day?

new me

Today was my first official day of training. I walked for 40 minutes at a brisk pace. I was out of breath. I hope it will get better soon. I am one of those people that wants quick results, which will probably be one of my hardest stumbling blocks. But I plan to see this through, thank goodness for my husband's support.