A day in the life!

So, I have decided to start this blog, to kind of map my way to this half marathon!
Let me start off by giving you a little background...
I went to Walt Disney World in Feb. 2012, for the 24 hour leap day, while there, I seen all these wonderful ladies, of all ages, shapes, and sizes, wearing, oh so proudly, these beautiful medals!
While standing in line, for a super fatty, and delicious Nutella waffle sandwiches, I asked the women behind me, how she got the medal.
She was an older women, there with her daughter, who looked to be about my age, explained that they had run their first ever half marathon.
I was very interested, so, when I got back home, I did some research, and found all these amazing photos, videos, Facebook pages,, everything, on running Disney!
So, I gathered up my girls, and joined a few runner groups, and decided, if they can do it, so can I!

So, I started my journey, to run 13.1 miles, when I have never run even a half of a mile, a day in my life!
I laced up my shoes, and went for a run!
I came home, after not even 2 times around my block, not running even half the time, sweaty and upset with myself, doubting myself.
I told myself, not to give up, it will take time, for Disney, I can do anything!
So, everyday, I kept going, and little by little, I ran longer, and longer!

In May, I did my very first 5k run, on Disney private island, Castaway Cay, in the Bahamas!
I felt so proud of myself, and even more so, when I got back on the ship, and into our stateroom, to my 2 boys, the loves of my life, cheering and screaming in excitement for me and my Mickey medal!

At that moment, I knew, I could not give up,, this was no longer just for me, to have yet another trip to the world, but for me, a 4 foot 11, 170 pound, 30 year old mother,, to get in shape, and live a healthier life, not only for me, but for my boys!

When we got home, I pushed and pushed myself, everyday, to get out and run, rain or shine, and that, was a BIG mistake!
My shins, were in SO much pain, I could barely stand!
I started to again, doubt myself,,, as a beginner runner, you find a lot of doubt, that you have to learn, to control and shove aside, to accomplish your goal!
I took a few weeks off, and started up again, took a few weeks off, and again, started up, only, this time, I took it slow.

Doing a mile and a half, every other day, building distance, as I go!
I now, can do a mile and a half, in 15mins, not great, but, much better then when I started!

To all the doubters out there, thinking of doing something, that just seems to impossible and to insane, you CAN do this!
Never give up on your dreams, keep swimming!
Until next time
Peace, Love, and Mickey Mouse *o*