it's me again...

I'm running.......again.
This time it's different.

I am bigger now then the last time.....so it hurts worse. I cry before I run.

I started this 3 weeks ago, thanks to one of my best friends Nikole. She did this 5k training last year and did a great job....I waited and waited for the next class to start...."not like I wait for the Queso' to come out when I order it at a Mexican hole in the wall....but I did wait for it!"

Well the first day was fun, probably because I got hang out with Nikole. I was super nervous. We introduced ourselves...I made a couple jokes (I'm learning I do that so the coaches will be easy on me) now it was time to run...."this was a running group" not happy hour.
I did ok.

We ran 1/8 of a mile.

These coaches were different....they didn't just tell me to run...they stayed next to me. They encouraged me. They really believe I can do it.

The second week the injuries started. I still showed up, now I cry AFTER the run. I now carry around some roll-on ben gay stuff in my purse...and I have ice packs always attached to somethin'....but I showed up.

We ran like 31 miles.
(actually three 1/2 miles with walking in between)

Third week. I had to miss one day because my chiropractor said so. I was so afraid to miss one. That was Thursday....I made it up on Saturday morning at a "fun run" and I was the only one who showed up. Well me and one of the coaches....just me and her! She stayed with me, we walked and jogged and talked (not while running-cuz I can't yet), stretched, jogged......at the end she said "well you just had a 2.3 mile morning!!" At first I thought she said twenty-three miles...I was like "wow I am amazing...."

I felt good. no crying.

The 5k is April 23rd. Today is March 21st.

I am writing this for me...I know some people may think...why does Melissa always have to tell everyone everything....why does she share these "journey's"?? I am not sure....all I do know is that it helps me.

I hit 300 pounds 3 1/2 weeks ago. It scared me.
I am now 291.

I hear God whispering "Keep moving....Melissa" He has made me for more. I have to be healthy to serve (not small) but healthy. If Jesus needs to me climb the highest mountain because one of his people are in need...I have to be READY!

Stay tuned.....