That was until I decided to take the fat-girl jog to the treadmill. I set the speed, so that I couldn't fail. Forced myself to get it done under 30 minutes.
I'm pretty sure I was purple and panting for most of the day. My legs and bee-hind are still sore today. I headed to the track, but ended up doing the stairs because I'm still hurtin'. So worth it.
I don't know why getting under this time is so important to me.
I feel like if I can become a runner, then the top of my legs won't look like wet waffles anymore.
Just a hope.
Also hoping to have more progression pictures next week. Or winning the lotto and getting lipodissolve and calling it a day. :)
That's awesome! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!! I'm working on trying to get under 30 minutes too, so far I haven't had any luck so I might have to steal your idea ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are a Super Hero. An amazing Super Hero!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!! I'm having the same problem. What did you set your speed on?
ReplyDeleteThat's totally impressive!!! You crack me up. So glad to have found your blog!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I found your blog from Mama Laughlin and you are another great source of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI am also trying to lose the last 14lbs of baby weight from baby #2 and once I get my YMCA membership next month I want to start running on the treadmill. Do you have any suggestions to help me get started? I need to do something different to lose the weight and I too want legs that don't look like wet waffles. :)
You're hilarious! I am so proud of you for getting it in under 30 minutes! You rock my socks off girl! I feel like I can run and run and run (more like jog, jog, jog) forever, yet I still cannot increase speed. I just need to do what you did maybe and hit the treadmill. I'd love to know if you did it at 6 mph or what. And tell me.... how in the world did you not get bored out of your mind running on a treadmill? Did you have a good show on tv? Listen to good music? What? I cannot stand running on the treadmill and need tips! You're awesome Holly, totally inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWet waffles made me spit coffee out of my nose!
ReplyDeleteI can't for the life of me get a 5k done under 30 minutes. I don't even think I can do it in under 40 minutes! One day I will though. You should link up with Kristen at allinmytwenties.blogspot.com - Thursdays are "Inspire Me: Healthy" days and this post would be a great addition! Here's to shedding the wet waffles.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! I wish I could run too...don't you just love the sweat pouring off you after a great workout? (That is, until people start plugging their noses when near you.) Good job on getting under 30 minutes!
ReplyDeleteYikes. It takes me about 30 minutes to walk a mile and a half. You did THREE miles in 30 minutes? How fast did you walk? Lightening speed?
ReplyDeleteLooking good, girl! When I ran my first 5K I wanted under 30 mins too! I got 28 and some change! I was stoked...of course, I was about 35-40 pounds lighter than I am now! But way to push yourself and get under that 30 mins! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on reaching your goal. Isn't it the best feeling ever? Now you know you can do it!! (Kinda makes that OMG-I'm-about-to-die feeling worth it, right?!)
ReplyDeleteWay to go! You're doing great. I need some of your motivation!
ReplyDeleteWET WAFFLE!! BWAHAHAHAHHAH!!!! AHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I really laughed out loud at that comment. Of course until I looked down at my legs...
Anyways, saw you from the fit camp on facebook. Been a little too shy to post there as yet, but I can't wait to talk to more people on Blogger who can intimately know my journey. CONGRATULATIONS getting under 30 mins!! I am starting the C25k as well this week, along with weight watchers. I am going all in....
Oh, and I absolutely love the picture of your family. ADORABLE!!!!
GOOOOD FOR YOU!!! Under is under and you DID IT!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with us!
Way to go you! One day I may start running for now I will settle for the elliptical.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I could do 3 miles in an hour, much less UNDER 30 minutes! Way to go girl :)
ReplyDeleteHOLLY!!!! Oh my gosh girlfriend...getting your 5K under 30 minutes is crazy awesome. Honest to God...I have been running for 2 years now and I have only gotten under 30 minutes a handful of times. You should be SO proud of yourself!!!! Be sure to stop by tomorrow for the 30-Day challenge check-in!!! Way to go sweetie!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!! so happy to see you finished your goal! that is really, really good. I usually have 11 minute miles (I warned you I was slow) so I don't know if I'll ever be able to do it but GOOD JOB!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job! That is such an accomplishment! I just started the C25K and I am on Week 3. :-S
ReplyDeleteI'm a little late at posting..i tried from my phone but had no success. Anywayyyy...Ive been trying to be a runner now for a while. I was up to 5 miles 2x a week (and dyinggg) now I'm trying to just do 3 miles 2-3 per week. I started at 12 minutes per mile...and I think im at 11. blah it so hard, but congrats!!! Its tough!!
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Whoop, Whoop! Way to go girl! That is amazing! Cannot wait to see your progession pick. Also, I need to stop making promises I can't keep ;) Sending you an email now!
ReplyDeleteBah! We are the same person. Just kidding...found your blog through Mama Laughlin...and my goal is to do a 5k under 30. I did C25k and I'm still a long ways off. Well... 5 minutes or so but that's forever when you're running. Anyways I think we should be friends.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!! i just did the first day of C25k this morning and it was the first time i ever enjoyed a run. i love reading your posts! i found you through mama laughlin also and you ladies are sooo inspiring and i'm pretty sure we could all be bffs, i'd be the token fat kid for a while though :) anyways just wanted to tell you that you are amazing and you rock :)
ReplyDeleteVERY proud of you! I found you through mama lauglin and you are just so inspiring and funny!
ReplyDelete:) Great job today!