Day Thirteen - The 5 K

I am signed up to run a 5 K in June, which is amusing to me since I can't really exercise. But I'm determined to get my body to a point where running a 5 K will be not only possible, it will be fun. I decided that today I'd change my training approach. In the past, I would alternate running and walking on the treadmill, bringing my heart rate up and strengthening my muscles. For today, I decided to see if it was possible for me just to reach the distance of 3.2 miles walking.

My treadmill is in the basement, with the computer right next to it. I needed me some good walking TV to keep me distracted, so of course I chose Biggest Loser since I was behind an episode. I figured I'd walk for about half the episode, and then be able to sit and watch the rest. Wrong! My finishing time was 68 minutes, during which time I laughed and cried along with the contestants. No, Bob and Jillian didn't come into my basement to beat me up. But I pretended like they were.

Today I did a 5 K. Yes, I walked it all. But I did it. I probably could have run some of the way, but my goal today was just to finish. I'm encouraged for June. Even if I don't finish anywhere near the front of the pack, at least I know I'm capable of completing the course. Yippee!!!

In my continued journey for healthy eating, chicken fajitas are a newly discovered favorite: