Running...

So, after having Macie, I decided to start running. Inspired by my amazing sister who ran the half marathon last October and is running the full this October. After lots of kicking and screaming by my wonderful husband, he agreed to start running with me. In April, we started the Couch to 5K program. It was no joke! After reading the first week I thought it would be super easy until we were on our 3rd or 4th 1 minute run and both wanted to fall over hyperventilating. Thankfully, we stuck with it and are currently running 3+ miles a few times a week. Not as often as I would like, but it has gotten HOT lately, and running outside is SO much more fun than on the treadmill. Also, when we run outside, we can bring Macie. When we go to the gym, we have to find a sitter (aka Grandma, who works full-time and has a life of her own), so it can be challenging.

I would really love to run the half marathon in October, but I don't think I'm committed as I should be. I love running with Joey because its something we can do together, but my poor hubby has shin splints that just came on last week! Poor baby. :( I feel bad for him. He has been ROCKING it lately and actually enjoys running now! I hope he heals fast and we can get back to is asap.

 Here's Rachel, Momma and I after the Detroit Half Marathon last October.

 Here's Joey and I after running the Wyandotte River Run in May. It was HARD for me, but I'm so happy we did it! Can't wait for our next run, which is currently TBD. 

I've never stuck with running for this long EVER - and I thank the couch to 5K program. I encourage everyone that wants to start running to do it! Its not easy, especially after week 5 and/or if you are out of shape to begin with, but it helps to have a program to stick to and a buddy to do it with!