Quote Originally Posted by Velocivixen View Post
Thanks. My husband reminded that my 36 minute time today was NOT my slowest ever 5K. My first one took me 43 minutes! So I guess it wasn't as bad as I thought. The main thing I thought about as I ran is how I was honoring my body and my body was honoring my spirit by allowing my legs to carry me and my heart & lungs were fueling me with oxygen. I enjoyed the sky, the trees, the people. I felt thankful that I was even able to do it. For so long I lived wanting and wishing I could live life a certain way, but because of my weight I couldn't. I was more than 100 lbs. overweight and had been sedentary for years. I would see people biking and running and wished that I could do it too. Finally I made my move, took the necessary steps and did it. Now when I exercise and I feel tired or that it's hard, I actually am just so thrilled that I am able to do it. That my body will allow it. I am so thankful.
This is worthy of admiration. You are an amazing woman.