I am not a failure!!!

This is my goal....to complete the Country Music Half Marathon. Last weekend I attempted to run 6 miles and fell short of 5 miles. Although I am walking more I need to improve my distances.  This weekend although I cannot run with the group I am really going to try to push myself this weekend. We shall see. The group is doing 7 miles on Saturday. My goal is to complete 6 miles and then push myself next week in my individual training.

Last week I kept beating myself down because I was not meeting my goals, but I need to really focus on the fact that I am getting out and moving.  I have to keep telling myself that I am not a failure....it is a marathon, not a race. I will walk and finish the half marathon in April. I will cross the finish line and mark one more thing of my list. 

I just can't let a few setbacks discourage me. I must press on!!!!

Guess What???

I am slowly getting back to not focusing on the pain and working out more. I was recently forced to extend my outside workout which was a good thing...even though I did not want too :-( The other day my car died and I was without a car for a day. That morning I had to get some things from the grocery store and I decided to walk to the store!!! I just calculated the walk and it totaled 2.99 miles (just say three...) on mapquest. I was like YAY!!! This is a milestone for me because I was not tired when I got back home, I walked at a steady pace without stopping, and considering the extra hills and heat I had to endure, I say I did a good job!.

Now I just have to continue this motivation on a consistent basis. Unfortunately I am about to go on vacation...working out will be harder. Hotel will have a workout room so hopefully I will wake up early enough to workout before the days activities and also I HAVE to eat right while I am gone.

We shall see.  Weekly update will not include weight because I will not be on a scale, but will give an update.