Week 1 of training.....DONE!  I didn't get to log my first run since I downloaded the "free" app instead of the "1.99" app.  But second day I trained 2.20 miles @ 13.33min/mile.  Not bad in my opinion. But on the 3rd day, which was a Saturday, I had to peel myself off of my bed and away from the marathon of Lifetime movies. I didn't go out until 3:30pm and it was hot! I don't know if it seemed harder because it was hot or because my left shoe was hurting me...(my left shoe in which I named Letty), my panties were bothering me and my bra did not feel supportive...at all! I think is the part where all of my runner friends say, "It gets worse before it gets better."

"MORE THAN THIS"

I completed day one of my training for my first 5k! That's right, I ran today. Well not really full-out running but I did complete day one of the "Couch to 5k" app. I feel accomplished. The thought of ever running has never even crossed my mind, not at all.
Honestly, I have been having quite the pity party for myself.  I know, I know, I should be grateful for all that I have and all that I am able to give but lately I have been wondering if this IS all that I am. Am I just the kids chauffeur, the lady of the house who makes sure the bills are paid, the dinner is prepared, the doctors appointments are made, the dog is walked, and I can't help but think, I want "MORE THAN THIS."  A good friend of mine told me today, "Isn't it amazing how one simple goal opens doors you sometimes forget were closed?" Behind door (day) #1 I found me, the me that used to be a writer....