The beginning

Ok so I have never blogged before, but I wanted to record this journey. I probably should have done this long ago when I started my weight loss journey. Better late than never right? and as I heard a small child say... just keep starting over.. :)

So I have decided that I am going to run the 5th3rd River Run on May 14, 2011 the Ludington Lake Stride  - June 11, 2011 and the Mint City 10 in August 2011. my coworker and friend Jessica is going to run with me along with a girl I used to coach and mentor Kylie. I have support from friends and family and hope to see some if not most of you at the finish line.

This is a pretty big step for me. I ran in high school and LOVED it!! (yes my husband thinks I am crazy hahaha)! I had gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago March 3, 2011 and through that process and my own efforts I have gone from 420+ pounds to 215 at this point. I was at 195 and looked good, even my grammas said I didn't need to loose more weight. I think my body has settled into a comfortable weight... now it is time to just get healthy and tone... if loosing more weight comes from it.. great!!! if not.. I am ok with that too!!

So this blog is all about my journey to a new life and running. There will be times I will lament I am sure... but there will also be times to rejoice in goals and accomplishments. :) I want to be able to look back and read my progress.... so today.... it begins

I got up at 630 am this morning and hopped on the stationary bike for the first time in months.. and i mean MONTHS.. lol.. i thought oh I am gonna do 30 minutes straight... then about 10 minutes in.. i was like I cant do this..... but i turned on the tv.. put on some  'saved by the bell' and just powered through. I finished my ride at 30minutes and 19 seconds having burnt 545.5 calories ...10.05 miles for distance..... avg speed of 22. I felt pretty good when I was done too.

So I will ride every morning until we begin the running portion of the training. At this point just building the stamina. I also need to go get fitted for proper running shoes as well as clothing (all women know you have to look the part right???)

So come with me as I journal my journey.... follow and support.. even run with me if you want..... I am running... towards 40... towards health... towards the next phase of my life.. :)