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May 22, 2008

177

Whoot whoot! (That’s my new favorite way to holler.) I saw 177 on the scale today, yay!

I’m also feeling great because despite recovering from a yucky stomach flu, I ran my 5k yesterday. The night before I thought for sure that I wouldn’t be able to do it but when I started feeling a little better I just decided to show up and play it by ear. This was a much tougher and hilly course and I had to power walk up one of the steep hills (maybe a quarter of a mile). But even with having to walk I beat my last time by a minute! Afterwards I felt awesome and so accomplished it was cool. I am suffering some bad sciatica but I still did OK with it. I feel so tough today even with a corny limp.

I’ve said it before but running these races helps with the motivation and the reward. It’s a lot of fun being around so many people who get excited about it and make you feel great when you’re crossing the finish line. I practically want to cry every time (especially when you think of the charity you’re running for). It’s moving.

I’m hoping this motivation and ambition spreads to other aspects of my life. I’m sure it will.

I’m also excited to see how much better I do when I’m carry 10 less pounds! I can do this.

Posted by hopeful @ May 22, 2008 10:07 AM