A look back at C25K

I've been looking over my Facebook Timeline.  It's very interesting to see what you were doing a year ago.  I found that in February of 2011 is when I began the C25K training.  By May, I was running 3 miles without stopping.  I can't say enough great things about c25k.  I just used the app on my phone and it would tell me when to stop and start walking.  I remember those first few minutes of running seemed like they would last forever. and the walking part always seemed to end too quickly.

I ran my first 5K race in July at the Watermelon Run.  Then I ran another in September.  Then, my friend Teri, encouraged me to train for a five miler.  I thought she was crazy.  But we did it, together!  So then I thought why not go for one more mile and make it a 6 mile or 10K as they call it.  And guess what?  We did it!!!  Now we are up to 8.5 miles outside and training for a 1/2 marathon.  It is amazing what difference a year can make.

East Side 5K September 2011

Running with Friends at Eastside run!

Blackbird 10K (6.2 miles), November 2011

I was thinking about my journey as I began running.  It wasn't easy.  I talked to God A LOT!!!!  Sometimes it was just for help breathing.  Sometimes it was praying for the kiddos I saw waiting for the bus.  There were times when God reminded me of what the sweet smell of praise smelled like to Him.  There were times I had to learn to be assertive as a dog would charge me.  God has taught me so much on this journey.  I wouldn't trade it for anything.

One thing He taught me was that when I falter, when I grow weak, He is my strength.  I learned that its okay if you don't get to your destination when you thought you'd get there.  He has a plan.  He is in charge and its all good!!!

So the agenda today:

This morning we plan to do a little yoga before we start school.  I am really hoping this year will be the year Hannah's legs will loosen up a bit.  She has extremely tight hamstrings which makes any kind of physical activity difficult for her.  Knowing she has my body type, it is inevitable she will most likely have the same weight struggles I have had.  I've got to get her moving!

Yoga is my first step in seeing if we can stretch those hammies out a bit.  It is amazing how a simple tight hamstring can reduce you to non activity.

We do yoga poses but no weird Eastern stuff.  We really just concentrate on the stretching, movement and core strength. I was introduced to Yoga/Pilates years ago but never really enjoyed it.  I have a new respect for the Downward Dog and plank now!  I love them.  They are great positions for a nice stretch in your back....and the plank...well...its just a great core exercise...better than a sit up if you ask me!

This afternoon I teach a spin and Buns and Guns class!  Very excited about these two classes!

In between these two will be lots of homeschooling and normal activities around the house! :D