“When I run, I feel His pleasure.” – Eric Liddell,
in the film “Chariots of Fire”, 1981
“When I run, I feel very tired.” – Debily,
in the gym “Express Fitness”, 2010
The craziest thing has happened. I have discovered running. Well, to be honest, I have discovered that I can run. Okay, technically, I have discovered that I can move my feet faster than walking, and that sometimes both my feet are in the air simultaneously for a split second. So if you call that running, well then, that’s what I’ve discovered.
I can’t say as I enjoy it. Not yet. But I have noticed results far faster than with any other type of exercise I’ve tried in the past 6 years. And I’ve noticed a dramatic increase in my endurance and ability to not get winded doing simple things…like climbing the stairs at our house countless times a day. In fact, I’ve moved from feeling like I’m going to pass out and die at the 3-minute mark to about the 8-minute mark. So that in and of itself is progress for sure.
My pace is slow, and believe me I’m careful to stop if I feel any back pain. So far, so good. I’ve increased my speed and distance each week and have set a personal goal to reach by the end of school, and another one by the end of summer. I’m keeping track of my progress through Daily Mile, and have hooked up with a friend to promote a little “healthy” competition. And the header on my home page says, “Debily is an Athlete.” If they only knew. Makes me laugh a little. Okay, makes me laugh a LOT. But it certainly gives me something to aspire to.
Now I just need a cute pair of running shoes and a spiffy new outfit for the gym and the makeover of Debily the Athlete will be complete.
Sooooo impressed! Welcome to the club! I am starting back up and hope to be training for a 10k soon. Let me know when you are ready for some such craziness. Many congrats:)