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5K, Biggest Loser, Biggest Loser marathon, Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, DC Cherry Blossom Run, exercise, Fitness, training
This year to celebrate my first year of exercising (yes my first year) I decided to run a marathon. Hold on, let me explain the first part, and correct the second part:
When I turned 40, I suddenly noticed that all the cupcakes and cookies I have been eating were showing on my hips, belly and arms. Diet and starvation didn’t really help, so I decided to start exercising, mainly inspired by watching the Biggest Loser on the couch.
Anyway, so I started exercising a year ago (if you are doing the math about my age, well don’t, because I am not just 41. Sometimes I have problems doing the math).
When I decided to run a marathon I had no idea what a marathon was. But when I saw that obese people were doing it after few months on the Biggest Loser’s ranch, I said: “why not me?”.
After I did the math (again), and count the miles (in fact I asked my husband about it, who is way better than me in math, as you can see), my husband suggested that I do the 5K, which is 3.1 miles, (a marathon is 26 miles or 42.1 kilometers, just in case you didn’t have a clue like me!)
It was devastating news, because I have never ran more than 2.5 miles on the treadmill with 4.5/hour speed (I know, it is pathetic). So I decided to follow a serious training, by running faster and reading Runner’s magazine, while eating cookies on the couch (I need it for recovery).
I am hoping to be ready for the 5K before the race day on April 11, because my goal is to finish my 5 K with a decent time frame (not pulled by a car).
Today I decided, in order to stay motivated and focused, I am going to write every week a post about my progress.
To tell you a little bit about the race; it is the Washington D.C. Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, also called Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run.
My 5k run is a Run/ Walk, which means that people can walk it too.
Yesterday I had an epiphany while I was reading more about my 5K, on the Cherry Blossom website; I found out that dogs and baby strollers are not accepted. This is when I realized that my 5K is a joke, I mean, if people will try to walk with their dogs and babies… But on the other hand it means that I can run it/walk it, with…my big fat ass.
Wish me luck guys,
I am going to keep you posted,
and I will try to stay away from donuts. 
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Mirella…less than a year ago I decided that I needed to get into shape…well into a different shape…so I started biking and modifying my diet…I have now thrown away my old clothes and have to wear my belt tightly pulled in…if I can do it…so can you! I’ll be watching your progress.
Good for you Slpmartin!
Thank you for the encouragement, it means a lot to me:)
I will surely keep you posted:)
Thanks for passing by.
Have a nice evening.
Allez Mirella!! You know what’s great?? It is simply that you have chosen a task and you are focusing on it. Perseverance is the word my friend. One quality you definitely have…So I’m not worried about you, you’ll get there! Just enjoy the process and not just the end result. Gros bisous
Nayoul, you are so sweet! your nice words will keep me going:) Love you!
My dear Mirella, you look beautiful as you are! But I’m so happy to hear you’ll be running, it’s good to be healthy. I have the exact same thing, have also been trying to avoid sweets and get in better shape. I love what you said about the 5K being forgiving. I am rooting for you – if you can do it, maybe I can too one day! Running is so much harder for me than the gym…
YEh running is hard:( I am writing about my frustration in my next blog.
I feel that I have zero energy!!! and running is suppose to make you stronger!
I am so tired all the time with all the running I am doing.
Thank you Holly for the encouragement. We should do a D.C. fun run you and I one day, probably run for a cause or charity:)
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I bow at your determination and discipline! Wow, just wow! You look amazing, that’s for sure. 41??? Dear Lord, you look like 30.
I’ve never worked out in my life, and don’t think I will ever be able to. And about the doughnuts… oh.my.God. What time is it here, let me check. Still early evening. I’ll be back in 30 minutes. Need to get something at a certain doughnut shop downtown
Jade you crack me up, your comment is hilarious!!!!
I hope you are enjoying your donut now:)
I am going to be 44 in 4 weeks:)
you made my day with your comment, I was feeling a little bit old:)
Thank you Jade, you make people happy around you .
Mirella
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