Motivational Monday!

Hey there!
It's been a while since I've posted something of huge significance, and when I say this I mean it's been awhile since I've spent more than just a few minutes writing a blog post.
I'll start off by sharing some of my accomplishments, lemme tell ya folks. If I can do these things, ANYONE CAN!
In the past month I started off only being able to run a couple miles MAXIMUM.
After running, I hurt BAD. I didn't want to do it the next day, but I'm so glad that I did.
On Saturday, only a couple days ago, I ran my first 7 mile run. Yes that's right 7 miles! It took a lot of hard work and dedication, but I did it. It wasn't my ideal time, but hey again, I did it!
My 1/2 marathon race is in just 19 days and here lately I've been getting discouraged, just about other things going on in my life and when I'm drained emotionally it's hard for me to keep up.
However, with this change in my life, meaning running, I feel like running is a stress reliever and it helps me cope with outside things. This is just my time of day where it's me and my headphones.
I've learned to love myself and am becoming much happier day by day.

Now I say that anyone can run if I can, because, I used to hate running. (like everyone hates homework or washing dishes by hand). Yeah that much. I  love to run now and although I'm not seeing much difference on the scale, I am seeing a difference in the mirror. Friends, co-workers and family are noticing and this alone is an ego boost!
If you can push yourself to just get to the gym, on the treadmill or to lace up your shoes, you're good to go. that's the hardest part.
If during your run you feel sore, KEEP GOING. I cannot emphasize this enough. There have been SO many days where my legs hurt and feel like they are going to fall off, but I keep going and the hurt goes away once I'm warmed up.

I know this blog was me blabbering about my 7 mile accomplishment, and that may not seem huge to everyone, but to me it is. And that's what matters. :)

For those of you who are struggling today, this week,  or even this month, KEEP GOING. You'll be glad you did a month from now.

Have questions for me about your fitness journey? Feel free to email me directly at:
missxcrystalynn@yahoo.com

Have a great week!