As I stated in my first post, I started running to lose weight.
When I was younger and in high school, I hated running. I remember ranking sports on a three tier system based on how much running there was and that the only sports I would participate in would be those with little running (i.e. tennis at a very amateur level, volleyball, softball, etc.). I honestly would avoid it at all costs.
So how in the world am I hoping one day I'll run the Boston Marathon?
When I was younger and in high school, I hated running. I remember ranking sports on a three tier system based on how much running there was and that the only sports I would participate in would be those with little running (i.e. tennis at a very amateur level, volleyball, softball, etc.). I honestly would avoid it at all costs.
So how in the world am I hoping one day I'll run the Boston Marathon?
With my first son, I weighed 150lbs when I got pregnant. Throughout the pregnancy, I gained 35 lbs. Typical, right? No big deal. I thought, once this baby starts getting onto a routine I'll go workout and get myself back into shape.
My 'shape' became indented into the corner of my couch and the only weight I had lost was the amount that my son weighed when he was born.
Eventually, about a year later, we found out we were pregnant again. I weighed 180lbs. I hadn't worked out at all minus some little walks. Of course, just when I had planned to start to try running, get healthy and eat better, the idea of losing weight wasn't plausible anymore.
I topped out at 210lbs. That was just before my second son was born in October 2012.
I then started doing the ever so popular Couch to 5K program.
This was the app I used (free on Google Play)
Living in Canada, it meant running in the cold, ice and snow and therefore I needed to gear myself up.
I went to the nearest running store, grabbed some tights and got fitted for my running shoes (hence the blog title), found a running buddy and completed the C25K program.
My 'shape' became indented into the corner of my couch and the only weight I had lost was the amount that my son weighed when he was born.
Eventually, about a year later, we found out we were pregnant again. I weighed 180lbs. I hadn't worked out at all minus some little walks. Of course, just when I had planned to start to try running, get healthy and eat better, the idea of losing weight wasn't plausible anymore.
I topped out at 210lbs. That was just before my second son was born in October 2012.
Definitely the heaviest I've every been! But the cute boys were worth it!
This time, I vowed that things were going to be different. I signed myself up for my first 5K at the Mississauga Marathon that would be held in May.
I then started doing the ever so popular Couch to 5K program.
This was the app I used (free on Google Play)
Living in Canada, it meant running in the cold, ice and snow and therefore I needed to gear myself up.
I went to the nearest running store, grabbed some tights and got fitted for my running shoes (hence the blog title), found a running buddy and completed the C25K program.
I've fought through shin splints, freezing rain and lack of time and I was impressed I was still doing it.
I ran the race on May 5th and had an absolute blast. It was nice to see what all the hard work culminates too.
Now, I'm addicted. I've got races planned from now until December and I'm looking at training for the winter months and drooling over treadmills and running shorts.
I guess the moral of the story is, if I can do it, you can do it. I know, that's very cliche but it's true!
I'm now training for my first 10K in July and a 15K in August. I'm hoping to up my distances next year and head into half marathon territory.
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