Well, it has been a while since my last post, so I wont lie to you...I have been naughty. After being ill for a week, I went on holiday, I have been going to the gym, but not hitting it half as hard as normal. I suppose it is still better than sitting on the sofa eating junk food though.
I went to the gym last night with a friend of mine. We met about a year ago, because my sister text me one day and asked if I would go to a class, or the gym, or something with her friend because she wanted to get fit and lose weight. Having been there myself, I know how daunting and intimidating this is. Of course I was happy to help. Poor lass hasn't been able to get rid of me since! We have done classes together but I don't think we have ever just worked out together.
This is why last nights session was an eye opener. She has done so well in her venture in fitness! And she has has a completely different regime to me. She runs...A LOT! I weight train (or I did before my holiday! ha ha)
I have always liked the idea of running. It looks enjoyable, it is handy if you are in a rush (or being chased by zombies) and it is good for you. So why has it taken me 2 years of going to the gym before I try it? Because when I run, I look like Kermit the Frog ice skating! I have always put it down to being flat footed, but even so, I would shame Phoebe from Friends!
When I started at the gym, I struggled to balance walking on the treadmill. Over time, I have improved my balance and my running posture (I hope) resulting in a new beginning! Last night I ran 5K!!!!
I have done this before, years ago, when I was a teenager, I used to do Race for Life every year. It took me weeks of training to achieve it and even then I reluctantly jogged half of it while my friend and sister spurred me on!
Last night however, I just got on the treadmill and ran! Yes I know that it is different to running outside, but it is a start! A start that I am very happy with...even if my hips aren't today!
Now I am looking forward to helping her lift!
