It's NSV Thursday!!!
I'm not quite sure why I "yelled" that since I actually don't have many to share this week?? But I do get really excited to share the little victories from my week. It helps ME to remember that it's not all about the scale.
My biggest NSV from this past week is continuing to use my C25K app on my phone. I'm truly trying to push myself to see if I can actually DO this running thing. I'm even "signed" up for a virtual 5K with my blog buddies hosted by Katie and Kim - check out my button over there on my sidebar. We're all going to train to do our own 5K's - isn't that so fun?? So, with my short little stumpy legs, it's probably more like a combination of walking and jogging if you ask my longer-legged friends...I'll call it wogging. But for me, it's SOMETHING. You cannot understand my intense hatred for running up to this point. I think it stems from being on the Track team in HS. Yes, I am a hater of running but I did run track for most of my HS years. I started off running the 100m and then gave up running altogether after my 2nd year when I decided that I loved the long and triple jumping best. What I honestly didn't like was my coach. I feel a little bad saying this after ALL these years (we won't get into numbers), but she made practices horrible. She was mean and rude and condescending. If you weren't one of her star runners, she pretty much didn't have time for you. That sounds super whiny, but there's no animosity here, truly. It was a fact. Every day we were expected to run 8 miles to train. And even though I was not overweight in HS, I could not run 8 miles. I don't think I even tried to run 4 miles.
The craziest part of this little training program I'm doing is that it WORKS. I honestly never thought that after only 2 days of doing it that I'd be stronger, but I was!! And now that I'm on Week 2, I'm even stronger! I can run for 90 seconds every time that little lady on my phone tells me to.
So, now I'm on my way to becoming a faster wogger! It feels SOOO good to say that!
Hope you had some of your own great NSV's this week!
Greetings from a fellow "wogger"! I love the C25K program and I'm doing it again after a "holiday hiatus" of several months (snow and ice didn't help). I downloaded the update and love the zombie voice - it makes me laugh every time! Good luck and keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks for stopping by!! We've got snowy weather here, too and I find I'm trying to make time to do it on the treadmill and I even improvised on my elliptical! I bet you're looking forward to warmer weather like I am! We can do it!
DeleteI love that quote! And congrats to you on joining the challenge! I am still debating on whether or not to sign up. I'm not a runner, at all, but the challenge seems really fun and the app seems great!
ReplyDeleteHi Theresa! I never thought I was a "runner" either, but I just wanted to see if I could do it. I was skeptical but I have to say, I never would've believed that it works and it really seems to be! A virtual 5K is a great way to push yourself without the stress of an acutal race :) We can do it together!
DeleteAwesome Jenn!!! I started the C25K program last May and it was the best decision of my life!! I was never a running, I played softball and basketball in HS and that's all the running I did. Now I'm training for a 10K.
ReplyDeleteHi Ann!! You're my SHERO! I can't wait to say that I'm "training" for a race and a 10K would be scary exciting!! So proud of you!!
DeleteHey girl I am visiting you from the link up again! I love the wogging!! haha I am going to switch over to c25k, I think its more realistic than what I was doing!! Good job for keeping up with it!! You rock!!
ReplyDeleteHi Ashlee!! Thanks for stopping over, I'm a new follower to you ;) Which program were you using?? I can't speak for any other program, but I can attest that this one seems to be working for me!
DeleteYay! I love your NSV. Everyone needs to start somewhere, and I can't wait until my sciatic nerve is doing better because then I'm going to do that program. So glad you linked up today (I'm linking up later :) ). Great job!
ReplyDeleteSara
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Hi Sara! Keep on following doctors orders and rest up! Let me know when you start and we can encourage each other!
DeleteOh I am, but my physical therapist says that I should be walking a little. So I walked a mile around my house today. Didn't walk too quickly but it was better than nothing. :)
DeleteThat is so awesome!! I'm very seriously considering downloading the C25K app. My victory this week has to do with running and logging! Woohoo!!
ReplyDelete-Sammie
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Hi Sammie! I'm really enjoying it, let me know if you decide to join! And WOO HOO for your NSV, I'm headed over to check your post now!
DeleteI'm considering starting C25K. I just need to be able to run without my calves cramping. Yikes.
ReplyDeleteAwesome victory!
-Sammie
Hey I just found your blog! Congrats on doing the C25K, I have done those a few times in my life but find that if I stop running for more than a few days I lose a lot of progress and I get easily frustrated! So kudos to you for setting a goal and sticking with it!
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Hi Robyn! Thanks for stopping by! I'm going to keep trying and hoping I don't lose momentum!! I'm headed over to your blog to check it out!
DeleteSo important to remind yourself about the little victories and I'm so happy you will be joining us in the virtual 5k!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited, too, Katie!! Looking forward to continuing with the training! Thanks for motivating us!
DeleteGood for you, Jenn. I'm not built for running lol. I am much prefer to do aerobic dance exercise. Good luck with the upcoming NSV.
ReplyDelete-Honeybee
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