first time

word. that is the first step to starting this miraculous, life changing thing we call blogging. my first word. i hope to keep in-touch with friends, inspire strangers and overall vent my comings and goings.

its starts with the on-going GETFIT(fill in year) plan. as it is 3 months into the new year, we are well on our way to GF08. i had an illness in december, by illness i mean cold/flu like symptoms, that caused me to shed a few lbs. i took that as an inspiration to keep on the bandwagon, as the ultimate goal of GFanyyear, is to have a bikini body by summer. this goal has never been met. every year i still carry around the jelly from one too many beers, burgers and brats and sitting on my sofa watching the life source. but this year is different, i have dvr. therefor, i can be more choosy on when i tune into my favorite shows. and this means not as many excuses for not going to the gym. so i started the year off with running. yes, running. i bypassed the walk, the jog, the walk-jog and i went for it. there is pain, and i just grin and think in my head...only a couple of more minutes and you will be done.

my progress...its been up and down. i was doing really well and was able to run almost 3 miles straight on the treadmill. after running 2 with no pain, i increased my speed for a challenge. this lead me to the 3 mile mark. i then went on vacation. oh yes, i did. and i forgot all about the motivation and the goals.

but now i am back. i went last night and with my new shoes (thats another story). and i did 2 miles. and it was painful. i debated with myself in my head (yes i do a lot of internal talking with self). and i said self, you can do this. its not that bad. you will feel better at the end. you have done it before. kick it into high gear and deal with it.

red faced and sweaty, i jumped off the treadmill meeting my 2 mile goal and with plans to do it all over tonight. hoping by next week, i will say hi, 3 miles...missed ya!