So, i've been going to the gym since last week. I started eating more healthy & adding more exercise on 06/08/09 and I've since lost 18.4 lbs (woo hoo ). Today, on the elliptical/stair climber thing, I totally did 3 miles in 39 minutes! And I have this dream (i can't believe i'm verbalizing this) to be a runner. I finally mentioned it to my husband last week & he was so supportive.
Then, literally 3 days after I started going to the gym (YMCA), a sign is posted that they are sponsoring a 5k race for cancer. Now, I've attempting running. I tried the C25K program & didn't make it through the 1st week because of shin splints. I'm wondering if this is due to my weight. The YMCA is also holding a class (much like a c25k) that I'm considering signing up for. It starts on 08/19. But, I am terrified! And I don't know why! I mean it's a 5k walk or run. I don't have to run. But part of me (a big part) wants to run it. Why is this freaking me out so much? I don't know. Maybe I just wanted to hear about other ladies first 5k & see if they felt the same way. Any stories to share out there?