the great AA knows all

AA = Allison Anderson. Yes, it's true. She knows all. At least she knows more about running outside than I do. When we went running earlier this week, she told me I was a lot faster than I thought I was. Well, she was right. I went the full distance for a 5K run this morning. I made it in 38.5 minutes. The fastest I've ever been on the treadmill is 42.5 minutes. I think that is a HUGE difference. Also, I was not able to run the entire time. My heart rate and breathing got all crazy after about 12.5 minutes of running (about a mile in my estimation) and I had to walk for 90 seconds to get it all settled down. Then, I went full speed (well, full my speed) again.

I was so excited! When I went to Wal-mart this morning to fill out paperwork so we can do a car wash there later this month, I saw a flier for a fun run in August. I need to go back and find out when/where it is. I would love to run two 5Ks this summer as well as bike two half centuries. What a huge accomplishment! I would have never thought, even a year ago, that I could do this much. I really would have thought it was impossible. Well, I'm a firm believe in the possible now. :)