Did It

Distance: 5.5 miles
Run: 5 miles

I did it. I ran five miles. I started on the treadmill, and I was MISERABLE. It was 97 degrees outside today and about 79 degrees in the house. I made it a whole .65 miles before hitting the "stop" button. I felt like I was running under water.

I really wanted to run outside, but the problem is that it was already 8 o'clock. I am a big fat chicken and don't run in the dark by myself. However, I was desperate not to be running in the house. I ignored my chicken self and decided to head out.

It was still dusk when I started off, and the breeze outside was great, even if it was 87 degrees at that point.

Eric and the boys were at soccer practice, so I called Eric and told him to pick me up along Shaw Ave. when soccer practice was done. I managed to get in three miles outside.

Eric found me on the street, I hopped in the car, and we drove home. I finished out the last 1.35 miles on the treadmill.

It took some doing, but I got the five miles done! And I feel so much better about myself. Funny how a good workout will do that. I even made myself do 10 minutes of crunches.

I'm getting my head back in the game. Hope it lasts.