RedMustRun Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hi everyone!! So today was my official Week 1 Day 1 and I completed it on a treadmill without dying (although I had my doubts). My preference is to run outside, but I'm tired of waiting for the freezing temperatures and rain to stop. I ran in high school but have never been very fit or much more than a mediocre athlete. This year I was diagnosed with Gluten Intolerance and a thyroid issue. After a lot of bloodwork and trial and error, I feel great and am adjusting to a new lifestyle. Thanks to some of my medication, I now have more energy than I've had in years and have began gardening, planning a small farm, and RUNNING!! Now that I'm a mother, modeling good health and wellness is more important than ever and I'm excited for all of the changes. My daughter is 3 and already lifts weights with me (in a very controlled, safe environment with me spotting and coaching every rep) and I can't wait for better weather so she can also join me on my runs to the park. My goal is to run a 1k with my daughter (her running, no stroller) and a 5k with my best friend in the spring and train for a half marathon or a triathlon in the fall. Anyone interested in being an accountability partner let me know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timb113 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Red, that is awesome, and I love your goals mapped out and including your daughter and friends. Having someone along for the ride is a great way to go. If you haven't seen the Accountability 2015 thread head over there and you can start a thread for your journey. Keep all of us updated as we are all keeping each other accountable! TheRoseWithin~Shannon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Congrats on the start of your new lifestyle! it sounds like youre off to a great start! Its really inspiring that youre taking your health issues in stride and creating such a wonderful new beginning. Keep us posted on your progress! we are here to help and encourage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRoseWithin~Shannon Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 What a wonderful exemplar of health and vitality you are for your daughter!! I am so excited, curious and eager, RedMustRun, to hear your continued progress and experience ... please keeps us posted! Your success inspires our own! Cheers!! <3 ps. yes, please do check out Accountability 2015 Having someone along for the ride is a great way to go. Indeed!! I can do it alone; have done it alone, yet hearing other's personal experience and tips ...puts an extra zing in my step! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Souns like some great motivation. Congrats on started your journey!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedMustRun Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks everyone! I did post to Accountability 2015, thanks for the tip! Day 1 (well....my second day one...first time I had an athsma attack...lol) was great!! Had a high protein snack after work and walked to the gym (apartment complex has one), was a little intimidated my all the teeny boppers on the other treadmills but cranked my tunes and got after it. Focused on my breathing and stride. When I was finished I felt like I should have stretched outmore preworkout so iI went through a whole runners yoga sequence (check out pintrest) and made an omelette for dinner. Feel great this morning!! Although in the interest of full disclosure, I don't usually have thatuch time to devote to my post workout. My daughter is spending the week at my mother's house while she's on vacation. It will be an adjustment when she gets back but I thought it would be a great time to jumpstart my running. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRoseWithin~Shannon Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Right on!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 You are doing fantastic Redrun. It will become such a nice ha it as you go along feel better. It gets addictive to feel that good. You got this. Keep it up. RedMustRun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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