run #3

I did it!! That wasn't so bad. I didn't have to walk until I was nearly halfway to the corner where I turn around and run home. (We don't have regular blocks in my neighborhood, so I have to pick a spot to run to then just turn around and run home.) This run was .71 miles. Not too shabby :). It's kind of hot out; about 76 degrees. I tried out my new Ipod armband I bought the other day. It worked pretty well, although next time I'll wear it looser so it doesn't feel like getting my blood pressure taken by the time I get home. This feeling of breaking the cycle is a good one. It makes me want to keep doing this. While I was running, nearly back to my house, I felt like I could not run any further. I wanted nothing more than to just walk that last 100 yards to my house. But I didn't. I told myself: run to the corner of the driveway. Then I did. The whole time I was thinking I can just stop right here and walk and no one would know. But I didn't. I rose to the challenge (small though it was) and accomplished it. Maybe I can do this.