Here We Go . . . Again

At Pinnacle we had many amenities that a large community offers; pool, spa, BBQ, tennis courts, fitness center, etc. And though, I never thought I would admit it, I miss the fitness center. I was not as consistent ad I should be, but the fact that I had a tread mill available almost whenever I wanted, was quite comforting. When we began looking for a house, I stopped visiting the gym regularly, then altogether.
As many of you know, I have never been one to focus on being fit. However, you have also read that I have struggled with this last birthday. With the change of years added to my identity, I have discovered my metabolism is not the same as it was as a teenager. It began with the Cold Stone incident in the summer of 2002 when I gained 10 pounds in 6 weeks. It was then I discovered I couldn't really eat whatever, whenever I wanted. After some jokes from family and friends, and some unsightly pictures, I shed the extra pounds. I have found myself in a similar predicament lately. I have determined that I need to be healthier. I changed Kevin's and my eating a little. More home cooked meals, less unhealthy snacks in the house. But nothing really changed. It came to the boiling point when I realized that at this rate I would be 25 pounds heavier by my tenth wedding anniversary.
So I bit the bullet. I ran. It's only a mile around our housing community, but I ran it all with out stopping. Quite an accomplishment for someone who has not been involved in an organized athletic sport . . . ever. It's been at least six months since I have run, and maybe never on my own without a treadmill. And honestly, I might have stopped running half way if Kevin hadn't challenged me. He had already run the loop once by the time I came outside. He asked where I was going to run, and when I told him, he asked "Have you ever run it before?" I took it as a challenge. Still motivated, I ran again this morning; further this time.
I have to admit; I haven't been this sore, in a really long time. Muscles that I couldn't believe were used for running have made their presence known.
I feel good now. We'll see if I can keep it up as it gets colder and darker.