Oops...

I was pretty sure this would happen. After I accomplished my goal of the 8k I may or may not have dropped off the face of the earth. I wish I could say that just because I didn't keep up my blogging I kept up everything else, but alas, I slacked off. So. Round two. Here's what I've realized. This is going to be a life change. It's going to be doing great, then maybe not so great...and the biggest thing is never giving up. Thanks for being my biggest fans, love you all!

ALS Betty's Run

June 12, 2011...Remember in my first post I said I was going to do a 5K on June 12? Well guess what today was? My run. But here's the kicker! I ended up doing an 8K instead, that's 5 MILES!  It was definitely not easy, but I DID it! Thanks to Chelsey, my friend and my SFL coach. She stayed right beside me and made me feel like I could do it. Here's the thing. They had the 5K walk/run which I know I would have done really well at, but then they had the 8K run which I KNEW would push me out of my comfort zone. I think this is the first time in a long time I've made a tangible goal and accomplished it. It's an amazing feeling. Thanks for believing in me everyone. I love you all.

Taryn

I'm still here

Sorry everyone. I've been really busy trying to get my house ready to sell. BIG JOB!
So. Last night me and my ladies ran 4 minutes, walked 1 minute. While I was running and thinking I might DIE, I realized that the first week of running 1 minute and walking 4, I thought I would die then. But I didn't. Then and now. I'm not sure how much I love running yet. Actually I'm positive I hate it. I am still just "doing" it, but I hope to get past this hatred of pushing my body well past the point of discomfort. We run 5 minutes, walk 1 minute tomorrow and I'm pretty much TERRIFIED! I'll get over it. And once again, I'll probably survive the run. Ha.
I haven't seen any difference in the scale yet, but I feel my body tightening and feeling a lot more energy. I'm really hoping that I start to notice more physical results, but I know that it will come if I keep it up. Wish me luck tomorrow!!

Run 3, Walk 2

"I've got the black lung, Pop." (thank you Zoolander). Holy crap tonight was a tough run. Is there a difference in elevation from Lethbridge to Calgary because my run before this was a BREEZE compared to tonight. Regardless, I DID IT! Next week is run 4, walk 1. I'll be ready!
So this is completely random and has nothing to do with my exercising. Is it just me that has NEVER been on a vacation in my married years? I mean, we did go to P.E.I. two summers ago so I guess that could count, but I mean, hop a plane, and head to sunny beaches...a cruise...anything. We didn't even get a honeymoon...sad. Kyle and I are so old fashioned and feel like we have to have all our debt payed before we do something like that, but if we DO wait, we'll have kids in school and all kinds of other complications. Do you all just go for it and pay for it later? Seriously it feels like everyone I know has been on a vacation recently or is planning one soon. Blast! Anyways, that's my rant. Here's my thought...when I get to my half way point...small vacay. And when I hit my goal, goodbye Canada! Hello Hawaii...or someplace amazing. :)

Go me!

So this might be no biggie for anyone else, but I was pretty proud of myself last night. I'm only on my third week of running and I am pretty sure the first couple weeks we didn't actually go the full 5K distance. Last night I did a full five kilometers in 47 mins. Running interval training, 2 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking. I felt great after and iced my foot right after so I've had no problems with it at all today. There is seriously nothing better than feeling sore ALL over. I love it because I know I did something that is great for my body. And it took me out of my comfort zone. I'm running a 5K on June 12...I'm feeling SO excited about it!

Taryn

It's me again...

It's been a couple of days since my last post and I'm still on the right track just in case you were worried. Haha. I have been busy working on my house (we are going to list it this next month), trying to rest up this foot/leg of mine.I'm going to miss out on tonight's run (I have a sick little babe) but I'm not worried, I'll make sure I will catch up with the other girls for next week. I'm really happy with how I've been eating this week and I feel great! One week down, five weeks to go!...for this contest anyways.

Taryn 

You can do anything...

This video made me cry all morning. I can't believe how talented she is even with this disability. If you just listened to her and didn't ever see what she looked like you would never know the difference. Unbelievable! I have no excuses. I have all my limbs, I have health and strength, I have family and friends. I have the gospel * in my life. I have everything I need to go forward. Have an amazing Sabbath everyone!

Taryn

*When I added that link, I thought I was on the wrong site at first because the picture looked like President Bush. Just sayin'. Haha.