and run #1... DID IT

Now I'm convinced that my new running shoes really are magic.

Last night was the first run of the Just Tri It program.  I had decided to join the "run 5 minutes, walk 1 minute" group.  Not sure I could do it but really wanting to push myself.

Not only did I do it... I did it with ease.  Didn't even break a sweat.  So grateful to my new running shoes (and also a little grateful to my personal trainer from Goodlife Fitness... Reed-the-amazing... for pushing me so damn hard over the past 7 months).  I knew that my cardio had improved as I've been doing interval training on the treadmill 3 x per week and also other cardio exercises as part of my training sessions (burpees, mountain climbers and other equally torture-like movements).   I did not, however, know how all the training would translate into running outside for a longer period of time (my normal intervals are:  sprint for 90 seconds and walk for 30... for 30 minutes total).

Anyway, now I know that I can do it.  Now I'm curious to know how far I can go... so tonight I'm going to go out on my own and test my new "magic shoe" theory.  I wonder how long I can go?!

And... as well as being magical for their cardio-boost properties, my shoes also gave me the courage to strike up not one.. not two... but three conversations with complete strangers.  Whoa!!!

I continue to really enjoy the leadership of Maryann and Michelle.  They immediately put others at ease with their easy nature and great sense of humor.  Clearly they enjoy what they are doing.. it shows and it helps to think of this training as fun.  I'm really looking forward to getting to know them and the other ladies better.

Next stop.. swimming.  Sunday morning at 8am.  That will be interesting.  Not at all worried about the swimming part.  I used to be a great swimmer and I think it will come back to me quickly.  What worries me is the timing.  I swim from 8:05-8:40 Sunday morning.  I need to be showered, dressed and in the pulpit at my church by 9:15 (for those of you who don't know me... I am a minister at a United Church).  I hope I don't get any speeding tickets along the way.