Wednesday, July 22, 2015

And We Were Running || Bloggers Give it 100

Did anyone else read the title in their best Forest Gump voice? No? Just me. Ok... moving on...
Y'all...
This past week I learned something very important about myself. I'm officially a runner. I found this quote and it spoke volumes to me.

I never thought of myself as a runner. In fact, I avoided those teams in high school (track and cross country). Even running for P.E. or swim practice really turned me off. I seriously hated everything about running. I was the "what is the point" person. I was the person that when I saw a running update on social media for anyone, I'd scroll past faster.

And then something changed.

A little over a year ago I was able to afford a gym membership. I was able to meet with a personal trainer for about 3 months (twice a week for three months) It was a LOT, y'all. I really have her to thank to change my mind about running. She made me see the fun in it.

It's still not something I can totally explain. It's absolutely one of those things where, when you're a runner you know it. I know I have several blogging and IRL friends that get this. I really don't want to explain it. Instead, I want to share my amazing #bloggersgiveit100 moment from this past week.

I was able to run a full three miles without stopping in 47 minutes. Y'all. This is a big deal for me. I have never before now been able to run even a full mile without stopping. The day I did this, you better believe I posted it all over social media. I'm proud of myself.

Yes, the time isn't the best in the world. But that doesn't matter to me. What matters is what I pushed myself to do. I didn't feel any pain after awhile. I felt a high. Endorphins are a real thing. ("Happy people don't kill their husbands", right Hope?) I also apologize to anyone on my snapchat friends that are sick of workout snap feed stories, cause they won't be stopping anytime soon.

So now I'm excited to see how I can push myself further. What else can I do? Where else can I run in my town to explore? I also am dying to get something to hold my phone on my arm while I run so I don't have to just carry it. Any suggestions on that are welcome.

I'm truly grateful for my entire blogging community. Y'alls encouragement on my fitness journey have been nothing but incredible. I love each and everyone of y'all, and I truly appreciate the comments.

What have you done to keep moving this week? Are you participating in #BloggersGiveIt100? Grab a button and link up with Kendra, Lora, and I. And don't forget. It doesn't matter how fast you are going. You're still going faster than everyone on the couch!
The Rambling Llama
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21 comments :

  1. Thank you so much!! Today is a running day for us so let's see what we can do! Lol

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  2. That's awesome! I don't know when I'll be up to running status lol I need to be able to walk first...

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  3. YEA GIRL! That is soooo awesome. So happy for you, seriously a great job!

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  4. GIRLLLLLLLL! YOU ARE KILLIN IT! I am so so proud of you! I love how motivated you are don't stop now, keep going!

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  5. You know I love you right??? Like you have no idea how much of an inspiration you are too me!!

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  6. Thank you so much!! All of the support I've gotten from the blogging community has really helped!!

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  7. Yay I am runner too! We have been on a similar journey.

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  8. That's so awesome! I started to run a few months ago and stopped when life got crazy. I'm pretty mad at myself because I can feel the difference!

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  9. hahahaha!! The Forest Gump voice. Hilarious. Seriously proud of you, Melissa!!! I love running too - and dang, in this heat it's so intense!

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  10. You should be so proud! You're doing so great!!!

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  11. Thanks so much!! I gotta keep up with you!! Lol

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  12. Hahaha that was my first thought when I took the Snapchat picture. Lol!! Thanks so much though. Tonight I got under 40 minutes!!

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  13. I bet when we go on vacation in September I'll be mad at myself. Lol. You've come a long way though

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  14. That's so great! I love finding similar stories!

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  15. Perhaps a marathon is in your future!!! ;)

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  16. Hahaha! I need to do my first 5k before a marathon! But I wouldn't mind doing a triathlon at some point in my life. I just need a bike & lap pool to train. Haha

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  17. Congrats! I was so proud of myself too when I started running again and I was able to run a mile without stopping!


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  18. Thanks so much!! Abby accomplishment is definitely something to be proud of.

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