Our Bodies = Amazing.
If you’ve been dabbling around my blog for a while you might know that in January I decided that I wanted to become a runner. And if you’re wondering what I’m talking about, just click the running tab above. 😉
I ran a lot as a kid, but basically hadn’t done any other physical activity besides horseback riding ever since. When I decided to start running with these set goals in mind, the idea sounded amazing and so attainable. But once I actually started my current training program I remember saying to myself “what am I getting myself in to?” I’m 26 years old, considered myself to be fit since I ride at least 4 times a week, but I was having trouble running for longer than 1 minute at a time!
Fast-track to now, 9 weeks later. I only have one run left and I will be considered a ‘graduate’ of the program and I am now able to run 5KM at a time taking just over 30 minutes!! 9 short weeks ago, I thought that goal was going to be so hard to attain. Even though I had read about countless people finding success in the program, there was still this tiny part of me that expressed some doubt. I then decided that I couldn’t let negative thoughts like that run my life. I knew at that moment that I really could do anything I put my mind to, so I powered through each workout, three times a week, and my body has amazed me! In only 9 short weeks, I went from being a non-runner to a runner!
It just blows my mind how amazing out bodies can adapt. With the right diet, mentality (that’s a BIG one) and right training programs I truly believe that pretty much anything is attainable. It’s as if our bodies are just big masses of clay just waiting to be moulded into something great.
It’s amazing.
As soon as this cast is off and I am allowed to exercise again, I am starting the program with my friend LJ
That’s awesome! 🙂 I’d love to come out running with you sometime too once you get into it.
I’ve only just recently started exercising by walking/running in the park before work. And I’m amazed at what my body can do.
I’ve never kept fit and I’ve smoked for 5 years. It’s fair to say that expecting me to be incredibly unfit is totally acceptable. However, I’m apparently not. I can do a lot more than I thought I could and that makes me happy.. 🙂
It’s great to hear that in just 9 weeks you had that kind of progress. Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.. 😀
xx