ET_phonehome Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I'm a mom. I'm a student. I'm a server. I'm busy! I feel like I'm running around all the time, without actually breaking a sweat, or burning calories. I have a 4 year old and a 3 month old, and have very little time to take care of me. But that is all about to change. Recently my family and I were walking around a festival when my fiance (who is far more active than I) were approached by a guy promoting the upcoming jail break run. It is a 5k in St. Augustine starting at the old jailhouse and ending at the ocean. It's on October 29th and costumes are encouraged! How could I not be interested?! So, that was it. I looked at my fiance and said, we are so doing this! His eyes lit up! He has seen me at my heaviest, and watched me carry two of his children, and has loved me at every weight. But he has never gotten to experience me, fit and truly healthy. He has never gotten to love a woman with a passion, for herself. What running this 5k represents to me is everything. It is a symbol of me putting myself first. Of me showing my boys what perseverance is, and them learning healthy behavior. It is a goal that I will accomplish, and it has already made me feel so much stronger just knowing I CAN do this. I am so excited, and I'm so happy to have found a community of people just beginning like myself. We got this, now let's go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verna Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I agree. we got this. Your story is moving. Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jschaferhess Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 I started for the same reason...putting myself first. Sounds selfish but I've found it really isnt. I have more energy to give to others, I'm happier and most of all I'm nicer to be around. In the end, by taking care of me first, I've found I have more to offer. Good luck to you! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Breezee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyD Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Checking on you to see how you are doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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