After too many weeks of lounging and overeating, Kent and I decided it's finally time to start working out again. Every day when Kent gets home from work we lace up and run the mile loop around Blue Oak Drive. Now let me get one thing clear: I hate running. And there's a couple of reasons. First, I feel like I'm going to die when we get to the second half of the mile and start going uphill. Someone really needs to plant some trees on that side of the loop. Also, we run at about 3 or 4. The hottest time of day. I've inherited a lovely thing my mom and I call the "red face gene." My face is redder than a fire truck for at least an hour after I run. So not only do I feel like I'm going to die, but everyone who sees me is very concerned about my health. ("Is she going to be all right? Her face is really red." Etc.)
BUT, I love the sore muscles because it means I've actually done something. And I am excited to see how much farther I can get each day before the "I'm going to die!" feeling sets in. And it is deliciously nice to be able to jump right into the pool at Kent's parent's house as soon as I get back. I like having a goal, and it has been fun to see how motivating and positive my sweet husband is. He's awfully cute when we're running. And I'm really, really, really proud of us for running every day. That's why I'm actually making a post about this. So, we're going to keep it up. Although we will probably not continue doing this exercise at 3 or 4 in the afternoon. It's just way too hot.
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how fun that you guys run together! I had almost forgotten that Kent was a cross-country-pro. I think he even won an award from his coaches and team for being The Team Motivator, or something like that (look it up in his cross-country scrapbook). He was always there to cheer and encourage everyone on. And make them laugh. Because that's just what he does. :)
After our lunch today all I can think to say is "Run Forest Run" :}
That's funny I got the red face thing from my mother and I have a couple kids who get it and they look like they are going to die, I try not to do too much around other people because of that red face thing. Sorry, I hate runny too.
the red face thing, i get that too for the first few weeks that i'm getting into shape. and everyone says the same things. "are you okay?", & they are really concerened.
Whew... it's been awhile since I've checked in it was fun to read back about all the fun you've been having!! You are such a lucky girl to have so many adventures and still more to come!! Thats the good thing about life, with each step and adventure we grow a little and learn a little and that's how we find out who we really are... change and adventure though hard... is the BEST!! enjoy this time that you have!! oh, and way to go with running...I too have been plauged with the red face gene... It's so embarrassing and EVERYONE whispers and wonders if your about to die!!! and usually I feel like I might, is the bad thing!!! take care xoxo
That reminds me that our daughter Elisha gets a VERY red face when she does anything physical and we often wonder if she should do so much!
That sounds so refreshing...a nice hard run and then straight to the pool. AAUUGH!
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