So, one reason that being where I'm at physically is so challenging for me right now is that I've had moments in my past where I've been pretty athletic.
In high school I played sports year round.
I played basketball for a year in college.
I played in a competitive basketball league in my mid-20s to my early-30s.
I've run 1 marathon, several half marathons and completed several sprint triathlons.
I don't consider myself a runner...I'm mostly a jogger who likes to stay active and give myself goals. I've certainly had times in my life that I was overweight...especially after having kids...and I've gotten back into shape both times. In October 2011 I ran my fastest 10k. And right after that my downhill slide began.
And here I am. Trying to ignore the past, wipe the slate clean and just start moving again. It's hard not to think back to all of my past times, training programs, etc. But doing so would be SO not helpful.
Today I jogged on the treadmill at a speed so slow that it used to be my cool down WALK. But you know what? It felt GREAT!!! So there!!
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