My 10k And Weekly Weigh In!!

The weather for my 10k yesterday was actually very good. The temps were in the high 50’s which is chilly but pretty good running weather. Luckily, the rain stopped the night before and didn’t start again until late night.

It was a fairly small race. Only 268 showed up and most ran the 5k. This is the first year they had the 10k. We all started at the same time but within five minutes the 5k people ran one way and we ran another. It wasn’t too long before most 10k people were spread out.

I would have been alone the whole time but a lady that works where I work out heard I was running my first 10k alone showed up to run with me. She stayed with me the whole time. Even though she is a seasoned runner she stayed and walked when I walked and ran when I ran. I do think I ran faster because of her. And the last mile I always push myself and she pushed me harder than I would have.

My guess was I would finish within 1 hour 20 min. I did way better. I finished in 1 hour 7 min and 45 seconds. I received a medal for second place for my age division. Like I said very small race but I don’t care I got a medal to prove I ran it.

As far as my weight loss this week I lost 2.2 pounds. Brings my grand total to 225.8.

All in all another great week.

Have a happy and healthy week. Renee’

Another Week Done!!

Today’s weigh-in resulted in a 1.4 pound loss. I have now lost a total of 217.8 pounds. I am still 2.2 pounds away from my personal goal I set last July of 200 pounds. This last ten pounds has definitely been slower. After I make it I will continue on in ten pound increments until either I stop losing or I make it into normal weight range. Since I was so big I doubt that’s even possible with excess skin but I suppose I will find out soon enough.

I love these beautiful weekends. Wish they were longer. Running and biking. Playing tennis. I wish I never had to work.

I am still struggling with weight training. Not because what I do is hard but it is boring and time consuming.

I have been contemplating running a 10k in October. But can’t bring myself to actually sign up for it. I know I can do it I am just so slow. You hate to be the last. I imagine some people could walk it faster. I don’t know but I really want to try it. I think I could do it in less than an hour and a half but right at that. I do not believe there is a time limit because I did look. Hopefully, I decide soon.

I hope everyone has a healthy and happy week. Good luck to everyone on their journey. Renee’: