One Down!!

I just got back from completely my first run.

When I was younger, probably between the ages of 10 and 12, I used to be a cross country runner. Then from the age of 12 I switched to sprinting. By the time I was 14, I could run the 100m in 12.46 seconds. I firmly believe that if I had stuck with it, I would have turned pro and be competing in the Olympics. No joke - it would have happened!!!!

I honestly, truly believe that.

But no, I didn't train throughout a winter and my time slowed down and for some reason i just lost all motivation to continue. I wanted to hang out with my friends instead of spending all my free time training. Definitely one of the regrets that I have about my teenage years!!

So you know that I've been struggling to deal with this extra weight gain and you also know that I don't believe in diets. I decided that ab workouts and aerobics alone isn't gonna cut it, so I decided that I should start running. When I was in London, I bought an expensive pair of Nike running trainers so the guilt that I feel every time I look at them unworn is just as motivating as looking in the mirror.

So this morning, my day off, I got up and went for a run. I wanted to go before it got to hot and now I'm back, I have a horrible feeling that I'm gonna be feeling this tomorrow!!

How far did I run? This is the bit where I'm probably going to embarrass myself but hey, whatever!!! I haven't run anything further than the 400m sprint in about 14 years so give a girl a break!! HAHA!!

I made it 2 miles. The time? Errrmmmm....do I wanna admit this? Yeh OK...but don't laugh....

15 minutes!!!!

I have no idea just HOW bad that is compared to average or what everyone else does but I know it's slow!!! I KNOW!!!! But like I said, it's been more than a decade (GOD that makes me feel old) so you can't expect me to be running like Paula Radcliffe now!! HAHA!!

I don't care - I feel proud of me. I'm lazy as hell but I don't wanna look like those other women I see at the gym!! I don't want my body to turn into that so I'm gonna try and stick with it - not every day but I think I'll start with once or twice a week. I only went today as a substitue for not being able to make it to my aqua class. I have to go all the way to Toyocho to renew my driving license and attend some breaking the law seminar. A complete waste of time and money. But then I'm heading to IKEA to get some goodies for my house. Including a mammoth full length mirror!!

=)

Off to the shower!!

xoxo