Finding My Running Legs

My pants were starting to feel uncomfortably tight.

Why does that always happen this time of year?!?!  Yes, I know the answer.

I had just started running again when we had several weeks of sickness combined with snow and freezing temperatures that I could not possibly run in.  I would get in a run here or there but was not able to be consistent and it was really frustrating.  I worked out at home sporadically but really wanted to be out running.

Once January 1st rolled around I knew that a local gym would be having a deal.  Sure enough, I could sign up for $10 and pay only $10 a month!  Score!  I knew that would get me through the winter days when I am unable to run outside.

Since the beginning of January I've been able to be fairly consistent with my running.  It was H-A-R-D to get used to running on a treadmill again.  Not physically hard, but mentally hard.  I'm getting more used to it now and I was thrilled to be able to run 4 miles yesterday!

Brad has also started running (he has a free gym at his work) and we are excited to be running an 8k in just a few weeks.  Together, but not together if you see what I mean.  Because he's way fast, and I am less way fast :)

The pants are getting looser, I feel stronger and it is nice to have a bit of time every other day to exercise.  I've missed it!