I did it! Kind of. For the most part.
Since I purchased my treadmill I have had a goal of running 3 miles in 30 minutes, so a ten-minute mile pace. And damn, it has been hard. I mean, I didn’t run for like six months or so. If I did I had no consistency. So working towards this goal, this achievable but pukey feeling goal of maintaining a mediocre pace for a short distance has been a tough deal.
I had forgotten how much work it is to build up endurance and speed. I had forgotten what it takes o build your body up so that it works more like God intended than a rusty machine.
And today, I ran 3 miles in 30 minutes, 20 seconds. Now that is exactly 20 seconds off my goal pace, but I believe it counts. I’m damn proud of myself for running an entire 3 miles at my goal pace. I’m damn proud of myself for not quitting. I’m just damn proud of myself.
My next goal?
4 miles in 40 minutes.
Or 3 miles in 27 minutes.
Think I can do it?
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A type 1 diabetic mom of Gracie, my 4 year daughter with type 1 diabetes & cerebral palsy and Sandis, my 7 year old son with PDD-NOS (a disorder on the autism spectrum). We are learning to move beyond and not be defined by our diagnoses every single day.
About Me
- Sarah
- Saint Cloud, MN, United States
- Hey All! My name is Sarah! I'm 32 y.o. and living in Saint Cloud, MN. I am married to sexy Bob the Babe who is a drummer extraordinaire. We have three kiddos, Sandis age 8, Gracie age 6, and little Thia Apple age little. We have a few medical conditions in our family, including type 1 diabetes, gastroparesis, mild cerebral palsy, spondylosis, degenerative disc disease, ADD, ADHD, Aspergers/high functioning autism.....The list could go on but you get the idea!
Single Payer, Universal Health Care Info
Health Care/Coverage Costs to Date (5-7-08)
Total (not incl. FSA contr.): $3104.71
Premiums (Health & Dental): $342.00
RX: $175.57
OTC: $30.79
Eyeglasses: $330.43
Therapy (OT & PT): $334.37
Diabetes Education: $112.71
Dental: $69.20
Physician Consultation: $194.46
Labs & Diagnostic: $724.41
Pump Supplies: $110.32
CGM Supplies: $303.56
Outpatient Surgery: $356.92
CADI Waiver Fees: $20.00
FSA: $560
FSA Withdrawn: $21080.00
% of earned income: 36.1%
% of earned + unearned income: 25.1%
Premiums (Health & Dental): $342.00
RX: $175.57
OTC: $30.79
Eyeglasses: $330.43
Therapy (OT & PT): $334.37
Diabetes Education: $112.71
Dental: $69.20
Physician Consultation: $194.46
Labs & Diagnostic: $724.41
Pump Supplies: $110.32
CGM Supplies: $303.56
Outpatient Surgery: $356.92
CADI Waiver Fees: $20.00
FSA: $560
FSA Withdrawn: $21080.00
% of earned income: 36.1%
% of earned + unearned income: 25.1%
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6 comments:
I KNOW you can do it! Go Sarah! WooHoo!!!
Of course you will! Seems to me that you do most everything you set out to do. Your perseverance is admirable!
Good job Sarah!
I completely relate... I was running 5-6 miles at a decent pace a couple of years ago, and now it's all I can do to run 3 miles at about your same pace! It's so disheartening trying to build back endurance you used to have! But then again, it gives us something to strive for :)
Congratulations!
Yes, you can do it Sarah, because you want to.
You can do it!!
That's just awesome, I'm thrilled for you.
I'm curious. Are you measuring this outside or on the treadmill?
Can I tell you I'm really jealous. I wish I had your determination. Keep it up.
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