6 weeks ago I downloaded the C25K (couch to 5K) app onto my phone and began my running journey. I spent 2 weeks on week 1, so I am currently on week 5. The goal is to get someone (like me) from couch potato to running a 5K in 9 weeks. I know several people who have used the C25K program to get started with running/get into shape. I do not have a strong desire to be a runner, but I do have a strong desire to get into shape.
At first I told no one (except Aaron of course) that I was going to do this. I kept it to myself because I didn't want to be embarrassed if I failed. As I got into a routine, I decided it would be great to have some friends praying for me, praying that I would be able to accomplish this challenge. I also decided that I should participate in a race at the end of the 9 weeks that would give me something to work towards.
Here is the truth on how this C25K is going for me. It is HARD!! I am ridiculously out of shape!! But the good news is, I AM DOING IT!! I am putting on my shoes, getting my keister out the door, and I am accomplishing the run for the day. My running is really jogging, and I am 100% positive I look crazy while running! I am struggling through my current week, trying to get to the 5 minute mark and failing. I am getting back out there and trying again!! I am discouraged that I have barely lost any weight, but encouraged that I am feeling great and that my body is getting in better shape (though it still looks out of shape). How am I doing this?? I am relying on the Lord. I am getting my strength and courage from Him. I am singing praises to Him while I run!! "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13
So that race I mentioned above...it just so happens that I will complete the C25K the week of Thanksgiving, so what better race to run than the Turkey Trot. YES!! I am going to run the 5K at the Dallas Turkey Trot. I love the name Turkey Trot as I will probably be trotting along. I will be there, for better or worse. I may be the last to cross the finish line, I may not be able to run the whole thing, but I am going to give it my best effort with the Lord's help! The cool thing about the Turkey Trot is my sister and brother-in-law will be running as well, and quite possibly some others of my siblings.
I plan to continue running even after I finish the C25K, to keep in shape, to continue in my weight loss journey, and to stay in a groove.
God is good! He is my strength and my help! To God be the glory!!
I always wonder if I'm going to be the last to finish, but I think you will find that there are many other people slower than you. And, my running week isn't going so swell either. I got rained out yesterday, but hope to hoof it another 6 miles tomorrow.
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