Another NSV

[jhawkchick75]

It's been a long time coming but I finally have another NSV!! This weekend I ran in the St. Patrick's Day run in Saint Louis. It was a 5 mile run and I did it w/o stopping and actually bettered my time from the 4 mile run I did in Sept. Legs are a little sore today, but otherwise feel great!

As we ran we talked about all i've been through and laughed that a year or two ago this wouldn't have even been a thought for me. I used to joke the only way i'd run is if someone was chasing me with a knife! We are also going to look into seeing if there are any runs this summer up north like in Milwaukee or Minneapolis where it won't be so hot. Hoping to find a 10k.

This weather getting nicer is helping me get more motivated to work out and hopefully it will do the same for you all. I am so close to 70lbs lost I can taste it which will also put me in the 130's so i'm aiming for that in the next couple weeks.

Hope you all had a great weekend!!

[RevyD]

Awesome NSV. Thanks for sharing it

[BrownEyedGirl]

I don't know what a NSV is but CONGRATS! Where's the smilie with the party hat? *<{:-) Close enough. I've always said I couldn't run even to save my life. I'd be the one in the scary movie that goes first. I really hope someday I can follow in your foot steps. I've broken both legs and ankles and haven't run since because that's when the weight started piling on.

Congrats on a great accomplishment. It's awesome hearing things like this or Debbie's mountain climbing! You guys rock!

[janellody]

NSV = Non-scale victory

Good job, I hate running so I just can't imagine ever wanting to do that, but maybe someday... I have to figure out how I am going to get myself to exercise first...

[bogiesmom]

Hey Shelby, congrats!! You are an inspiration to Bogie and I both. The other night we ran down to the end of the block

I read your food journal from yesterday! A girl after my own heart with the vodka cranberry celebration! Are your sure you and I werent Edina & Patsy in our past lives??? Please tell me you are an Ab Fab fan

oxoxoxox!

[B2010]

congratulations! that's awesome. I've always wanted to be able to run in a marathon - not to win but to complete one. You're setting the example and it's definitely going to be one of my goals in the future!

[AngieB]

Shelby! That is awesome, and what a great partner to run with! You sure are a success story!

[CottonwoodAZ]

Woo Hoo Shelby! I am so proud of you! Im running a 10K in april and it kind of scares me as all I have run is a 5K (and thats double) But I will finish it even if I have to walk some! ran 4 miles yesterday and my hips feel it today. You are such an inspiration! Keep up the hard work. I too am almost in the 130's sooooo excited!

[MyNewLife]

Shelby,

Just wanted to say Congrats! I have always thought you have such great motivation and determination through out this Journey. I think you are just amazing! Cant wait to hear about your 10K that you will run!

Carrie

[jhawkchick75]

Hey Shelby, congrats!! You are an inspiration to Bogie and I both. The other night we ran down to the end of the block

I read your food journal from yesterday! A girl after my own heart with the vodka cranberry celebration! Are your sure you and I werent Edina & Patsy in our past lives??? Please tell me you are an Ab Fab fan

oxoxoxox!

Ha ha that is hilarious!!! I don't get to watch it often but have a couple times it is really funny!!! I always say when I get old i'm gonna wear lots of make up, hideous clothes and take up smoking just b/c I can!!

Man those vodka cranberries were going down way too smooth that night but heck after running that far I deserved it!!!

[jhawkchick75]

Thanks so much everyone it means a lot!!! Now, i'm not gonna lie I don't totally love running, but it gives me a new challenge and it does feel really good when you are done.

For those interested I did the couch to 5K program and it is a really easy way to get you going!

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

To help get the weight off at first I did Zumba and I am hooked on that! I haven't done it as much lately b/c of training for races, but will get back to it soon. It's great cardio and you burn a lot of calories!!!!

[RevyD]

What is Zumba?

[jhawkchick75]

Zumba is awesome!!! It is latin aerobics. Here is a video I found on youtube that gives you a good idea of it.

I am hooked!!!

[BrownEyedGirl]

Zumba is awesome!!! It is latin aerobics. Here is a video I found on youtube that gives you a good idea of it.

I am hooked!!!

Ooh gerfren! I'd be afraid I'd shake mah port loose!

Looks like fun!!

[robbynnoel]

((((((((((((((((((Shelby)))))))))))))))))))

I am so proud of you! How did you start running? Was it always something you enjoyed or did you start to train after becoming one of us banditos?

xo

It's been a long time coming but I finally have another NSV!! This weekend I ran in the St. Patrick's Day run in Saint Louis. It was a 5 mile run and I did it w/o stopping and actually bettered my time from the 4 mile run I did in Sept. Legs are a little sore today, but otherwise feel great!

As we ran we talked about all i've been through and laughed that a year or two ago this wouldn't have even been a thought for me. I used to joke the only way i'd run is if someone was chasing me with a knife! We are also going to look into seeing if there are any runs this summer up north like in Milwaukee or Minneapolis where it won't be so hot. Hoping to find a 10k.

This weather getting nicer is helping me get more motivated to work out and hopefully it will do the same for you all. I am so close to 70lbs lost I can taste it which will also put me in the 130's so i'm aiming for that in the next couple weeks.

Hope you all had a great weekend!!