I was so inspired by the marathon thread

[elisebutt]

That I got my trainers out and went for 2 laps around the little square we have a block over.
Probably only about 800m but dear god, was I knackered?? I took Zach with me for inspiration and he kept running circles around me, shouting " Go mamma, go, you can do it!!"

More embarrassingly some people came out of their flats(apartments) around the square and were sitting on their steps, watching me slowly jog around, hitching up my trackie bottoms, I only had a pair of 18s and I seem to have shrunk out of them!!

I'm going to have to take Danny tomorrow - just park him in his buggy in the middle of the square, but I still have my little engine refrain marching through my head - I can do it - I know I can, I know I can!

I used to be able to run, but for the last 8 years have sat on my backside, only taking the occasional kick-boxing class, or weight training session so I am sooo unfit

 

[wendyandpeter]

How cool! I was at Disney during the marathon in January and that really inspired me too. But at this point I am just happy to be walking.

Carmen

 

[zurgswife]

YOU go GIRL!!!!

 

[Beanie]

Way to go, Elise!! That is great that you started running/jogging again! Keep it up!!

 

[karebear1]

Elsie- that's great! You are moving in a positive direction. Maybe your running will inspire the rest of us to run/wak as well.I mean- if we're gonna do the marathon, we'd better start walking!

Right now, the only thing between me and the track may be that BLOAT FAIRY- he all of a sudden pops up on the WISH board. I just don't know what to make of him yet, but just in case, I said the magic words to make him disappear. Not sure if it worked though!

Anyway- keep up the good work !

 

[TigH]

Way to go, Elise! The image of Zach running circles around you is so cute! I am very proud of you! You are doing a great job getting back in shape. I say take ALL the mirror time you want, because you sure do deserve it!!!

Enjoy your run today! Hope the neighbors are ready for another good show!

 

[glo]

You go Girl!!!! Hey every little bit counts...don't underestimate any change and any effort...I am proud of you!!!! Keep it up and you will be doing lasp around the rest of us that day!!!!

 

[nativetxn]

Look at you go, Elise! Good for you! I know you were knackered after your run, but I'll bet you also felt a real feeling of accomplishment. You should feel proud. You are just doing so well.