WoOoO!

I finished week 3 of c25k. I'm super stoked that I'm keeping with this. I had a carnival day with the kids and I was expecting to be tired and not want to go. I was a bit tired, but I decided that since I packed my stuff I might as well go and then I wouldn't have to haul myself out of my apartment to go running tomorrow. It felt really good to complete it, although I was pretty wheezy near the end. I didn't push myself to go further than usual today--on Wednesday we were out there for 1.5 hours--it was way too hot and I think I was just...tired from all the goings on. But I completed it. I did it by myself-I am proud of my dedication and hard work! Tomorrow is my new weigh in day (eesh!) but I just weighed myself after I got home from work, and I was already down on the scale. Here's hoping it'll last tonight and more will come off before tomorrow morning :)

I've been feeling really good--I've been noticing more endurance, and more muscles forming. I hit my calf today and it didn't jiggle like it normally does. My shirts and pants are feeling looser, and although I haven't seen too much budging on the scale, I know I'm gaining more muscle :)  I love the new friends that I'm making and new workout buddies that I have, but sometimes I wish that I had my close friends supporting me and doing this with me. I dunno, there's just something about being with someone you know that takes the pressure off and helps you to just...go. I mean with Alisha, she's like my coach, a personal trainer...she pushes me--but I know I'm holding her back. She can definitely run longer than I can :) I'm thankful that she's willing to run with me, and she's totally cool--so encouraging, so amazing, I love running with her. Sometimes though, I'd like to not be the only one breathing hard with a purple face at the end haha. Anyway! I just gotta work with what I got. Sparkpeople has been an amazing resource for me for not only tracking/fitness but also for community and encouragement. I'm gonna keep going no matter what. Thanks to all those people who have stuck with me, and lent words of encouragement. I'm glad to have you all by my side :)