#27. Run 5km - Progress

Let's just start this out by saying I am not a runner. I don't know what that Runner's High is or ever feel the need to go for a run when I'm feeling things.

I was actually diagnosed with "Exercise Induced Asthma" when I was in Jr. High because of running.

That said, this is why I want to be able to say "Yea, I ran 5km. What of it?" I'm in awe of runners and their ability to just keep going.

Last night at the gym I set out to get to that 5km and previously I've never been able to run more than 1 km without stopping to walk.

I made it to 2 (!) and then slowed down to accommodate the stitch in my side and made it to 3. 26 minutes.

It was a huge accomplishment for me.

I realize this needs to be something to work towards, you aren't just going to go from not running at all to a 5km home run. Tomorrow I want to make it to 3.5 possibly 4.

I'll get there.

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