"Addicting"

So, many of you who know me will be very surprised about this post because it came as a surprise to me!! :)  But, I like running!  Seriously, I have tried this all before but never really found it enjoyable and always felt like it was punishment for not being naturally skinny! 

But, at the beginning of March I got an email for a girl in my ward that she she was getting a group together to go running in the mornings 3 times a week.  This seemed perfect, other than I didn't run!  So, I emailed back saying I was in if they could move the time from 6:30am to 6:15am and I let her know I was not a runner.  But, being one of the sweetest people I have come to know write back and told the group that the new time was at 6:15am and she wanted me there!  Well, now I had to go the time changed for me...and I did.

I got up stinkin early to meet the group on the corner...just grateful that first morning was a 2 1/5 mile walk/jog.  But, soon there was no walking.  Sometimes me and another girl were left walking while everyone went ahead because I couldn't keep up.  I remember that first day one of the girls said that "running is addicting" I laughed in my head and thought, "I hate running how could anyone think it is fun or addicting!"  As the weeks went on I began to find myself liking it a little more each time and it became a game to see how far I could go.  Now, understand to someone who is an avid runner this post is a joke but for me a was SO OUT OF SHAPE and couldn't stand running more than 5 minutes at a time.  But, I was determined to get better.  So, outside of the regular runs with the group I would go running by myself to see how far a could go.  The first time I went out was just to see if I could go 1 MILE!!!  Yes, I felt like I was back in 7th grade.  But, I did it.  1 mile running, 1 walking, and a 3rd running.  It felt good and I couldn't wait to go with the group again to try out my new found mile.  Then it was 1 1/2 miles, then 2.  I was so happy when I ran two miles without stopping I text the group to celebrate!  :)  Lame I know! :)  But, then one Saturday I just decided I was staying with the other girls and doing THREE miles.  I DID!!!  Oh, and I sprinted the last 30 yards and threw up when we were done! Since then I have ran 3 miles 3 times a week (well only for 2 weeks) and even though I still get excited I have to stop throwing up arms up in the air and yelling, "I just ran a 5K!"  It think after the 5th time it is no longer news to anyone.  But, for someone who has hated running this is huge for me! 

I may be experiencing a little bit of the ADDICTION that girl was talking about because I love the days we run and I think about running the days we don't.  I talked to the group and I think we are going to add another day a week.  I love it...It's sick I know! :)

So, I got me some good running shoes that I LOVE...

Ryan got me a new sports bra, socks, and running shirt for Mother's Day

All of which I am in love with and make going even better because I get to wear new stuff! :)

Oh, and I've lost 15 lbs since March 1st...so, that has been an added bonus! :)