Run Nibbs! Run!!!

Yesterday, I did something I haven't done since my sophomore year in high school. It is something I vowed I wouldn't ever do after, yet, I found myself strangely compelled to attempt it again.

So, what was this miraculous feat I completed? I ran! Now, I know what you're saying...ooh...she ran...big whoop. But for me, this is a huge deal. I always joked that I would only run if someone was chasing after me. I HATED running with a passion. It was always my least favorite part about gym class. I dreaded it so much.

But yesterday, I not only ran, but I ran a whole mile. I not only ran a whole mile, but I almost ran a whole mile, only walking for approximately 30 steps or so before starting back up and running again. I not only ran ran a while mile, I did it in like 10 minutes. Not too shabby for not doing it in about 10 years.

That's right, I said 10 years. It's been almost 10 years since I've even remotely come to running a mile...and back then, I never ran ran the whole way...I walked a good portion of the mile back in gym class. lol!!!

So, what made me decide to go out? Well, ever since I met WHF, he's always ran. He was a runner in high school and constantly runs in 5k's here at home...and he's asked me before if I wanted to go with him. I've always laughed and said no...have a great time. But yesterday, I don't know. Maybe it was that I decided I wanted to share in something that he's so passionate about with him, since he shares so lovingly in my Disney obsession with me. Maybe it was that I wanted to get in shape. I've been trying to eat healthier in my life...more salads, more fruit, more yogurt...and last month, I lost a total of 2 lbs. (The scale originally said 5...but I opted for the second weighing...I figured there was no way I could have lost 5 lbs eating more salads and low fat Chips Ahoy cookies.)

Whatever the reason was, I am really proud of myself. And best of all, WHF is proud of me. I did something that he's never even come close to seeing me do and I think he was really impressed with me even attempting to do it. The fact that I actually accomplished the feat was huge to him...he even bragged about me at work today. :)

So, will I go out with him again? You know what? I don't know. I might.

And that in and of itself is a big deal...because I'm not shooting down the idea immediately...and that's something that personally I'm amazed about. :)