Health Update, and puppies too

[sarahfae]

Summer is here, the weather has noticeably been getting warmer (hopefully it will last - but you never know in Humboldt County).
I've been thinking more and more about my bikinis, and actually wearing them in public.
The trip to Tahoe is right around the corner, and of course the bathing suit and short dresses will inevitably have to be dusted off...
I have been busting my ass to get in the best possible shape, for my mind, body, and day-to-day healthy living.
I've switched my running "route" so that it's mostly an uphill run --- through a really pretty and safe neighborhood. However, in spite of all my efforts I still haven't been able to break the 3 mile mark. I could make excuses for this, but that's not my style.
I hate excuses.

So today, when I got home from work I made up my mind: I was going to run 4 miles. I was going to do it, keep up a steady pace, and just fucking DO it.
At the top of the 3rd mile I hit a really big hill, and man did I start to doubt myself. The voices in my head were not encouraging: "I don't know if I can do this. Man this sucks ass."
Once I made it to the top of the hill I noticed a woman getting out of her car, she looked at me and shouted: "Have a good run!"
My energy level suddenly exploded from hearing her encouraging words and I shouted back - "Thanks!! I'm trying to break four miles!"
"Wow!" she said - "You can do it!"

And I did!
Actually I ran 4.3 miles, just to be on the sure side.
On the last quarter mile I kept repeating to myself: "Four mother-fucking miles, mother fucker! Four mother-fucking miles!" And when I got home I almost started to cry. I could feel my body accepting the distance, and I wasn't tired or winded. I know I could've kept going too. This is just such an amazing personal accomplishment for me - so I have to bask in it for a little while. The doubts that I had about running a marathon are all out the window now. I know I can do it. Did I mention that my asthma is pretty much non-existent at this point?
Damn, I love running!


Okay enough of that. How about some cute puppy pictures?
















 

Comments

[v-gan.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the 4 miles! That's awesome!

Cute puppies, as always : D

[sarahfae.livejournal.com]

thanks girlie :]

[shootermcnugget.livejournal.com]

Well done - I really dislike running but really need to get into it! I once ran 6km (not sure the conversion but I usually only like to run short distances like 3km) and afterwards I felt so shaky but so accomplished.

Adorable puppies.
x

[sarahfae.livejournal.com]

thanks! :) i never in a million years thought i would like running. if you told me at the beginning of this year that i'd be here now i wouldn't have believed you. i LOVE it! :)

[http://users.livejournal.com/orphe_/]

omg the last picture kills me! i love his funny little muppet feet!

congrats on four miles, that's awesome. i wish i could run!

[sarahfae.livejournal.com]

thank you!! :) i know, he does look like a little gizmo muppet!

[lianna.livejournal.com]

doesn't that feel awesome? you did it! and that lady's shout out was the universe's way of saying "yes you can". :)
i've just begun tying to get back in shape after having baby #2, so this was inspiring to me. thanks :)

and ELMER on the beach. so cute.

[ladyjaneinlace.livejournal.com]

You rock for 4 miles!! Way to go!!

And those pics are adorable. Your newest baby is so sweet and fluffy!

[sarahfae.livejournal.com]

thanks girlie! :)

[evil-olive.livejournal.com]

awesome job on the four miles! i remember the first time i hit four - it was an amazing feeling. and it'll get easier and easier the more you do it. before you know it, you'll be running 10 like it's nothing!

[sarahfae.livejournal.com]

seriously - i believe it! after the last leg i just wanted to keep going...i wasn't even tired at all! it was a very magical experience!

[evil-olive.livejournal.com]

when you hit a new milestone for the first time, it's good to stop while you're still feeling strong. it gives you a chance to enjoy your accomplishment and builds confidence, which you will need for the next milestone. (this is my personal philosophy, of course. it's worked for me thus far!)

[montrose-stop.livejournal.com]

AWESOME:)

[sarahfae.livejournal.com]

:) !!
~xoxo

[guitarcries.livejournal.com]

Wow, good for you! I love encouragement from random strangers... it really can make a difference. And those photos are ridiculously cute.

[sarahfae.livejournal.com]

i know - it was such perfect timing!
thanks :)

[dolmadez.livejournal.com]

Congrats on breaking 4 miles! That's impressive! I don't think I've ever ran more than half a mile before.

I love your puppies.

[sarahfae.livejournal.com]

aw - yay! i love you icon :)

[marci-ny.livejournal.com]

Truly an inspiration!! (I knew you could it though!!) AMAZING!!

Your babies are just beautiful!! *steals them* <3 <3 <3

[sarahfae.livejournal.com]

awww - thanks hon!

[fusis.livejournal.com]

yay! so great! i seriously do not know how you do it with those hills. when we ran in humboldt it was always at the track at hsu or eureka high, and now in chicago, it's flat! you are awesome!

[sarahfae.livejournal.com]

oh! you're back!! yay!!
i was planning on sending you a little package and a letter. i'm still going to, if you don't mind :)

[fusis.livejournal.com]

:) i am back. i am weak! i probably won't post much, but i do miss my friends list.

i love getting mail!! thank you!

[laceyslostlove.livejournal.com]

hell yeah! i know how it is at the end of your running goal..you start to wish you could just zap yourself home...but then you MAKE IT and it's so glorious!

[sarahfae.livejournal.com]

thanks girlie!
it seriously is glorious! :)

[dearnana.livejournal.com]

Im proud of you on the 4 miles Ms. Fae! Sounds like you super kicked ass, and yay for that woman being saying just the right thing at just the right time.
What type of pup is Elmer? Hes too cute. Its just not right

Can you PM me your address, I want to send you a post card from Seattle!

[sarahfae.livejournal.com]

Aww! Thank you!

Elmer is long haired Chihuahua and Japanese Chin. He looks a lot like Chin, and less like Chihuahua...which I'm kind of excited about because Chin's are freaking ADORABLE!

I'll pm you my address right now. I love getting snail mail!

[lilhappyfamily.livejournal.com]

Wow, that is fantastic! And I bet that woman got a boost from being part of such an awesome exchange too. I love stories like this and I'm so impressed with people who can run!