Ready, Set, Train

Yup, I'm in training; sounds extra exciting right? Really, I am exercising with a plan and purpose. I am using the site www.coolrunning.com : the couch-to-5K schedule. The three oldest want to train with me, so yesterday we all biked, and this morning we did our first walk/jog workout. It went pretty smooth. I realized that although you may never forget how to ride a bike, your butt sure doesn't feel as good on it as it used to, but that could also be related to the size of my derriere now vs then.

 I was riding my old Schwinn and was feeling a little uneasy, so I finally switched with Olivia because she has the wider tires, and I was so afraid this big mama was going to tip over on such skinny wheels. That would be a site they don't need to witness. It was nice to feel the wind in my face and look around our beautiful country side; so green!

This morning, I got up early with the assistance of a certain bright eyed beauty, said my prayers and then headed out the door with Elizabeth at 6:40; Olivia was "in charge" and holding down the fort. Now, anyone who knows Elizabeth knows she doesn't like to get up early, but for the sake of saving babies- she will. We had a great time together listening to the morning sounds and talking. We returned about 7, had our breakfast,  I nursed Madalena, and then Olivia, Pauly, and I headed out the door for our 20 minute walk/jog. Again, we had such a nice time laughing and talking together. I think I am going to really enjoy our time together. I am hoping my body holds up! It felt so good to move it.

I meet with a gal tonight who is I think leader of the Twin Cities chapter for LIFE Runners. I am so glad because we can combine efforts and have a stronger, more active, and more fruitful chapter. She has a lot of ideas and more time to plan things because her children are all grown; I think our first marathon will be a 5K in August. Wow, I never thought I would type those words. Wonders never cease.

For now I feel proud and excited, and I hope this proves to be God's answer to a lot of prayers. I am really ready to be a healthy mama, and the running should definitely help me keep up better with my ever active children.