Let's Get Physical (Best Effort So Far..)

Alright, folks, let’s talk about two things I never thought I’d say about myself: I ran 5 kilometers, and I walked 6 kilometers without whining (😛). That’s right, I’ve hit some pretty cool fitness milestones, and I’m here to humblebrag about them!

5K Run: Who Even Am I?
If you’ve been keeping up with my fitness journey, you know I once declared running a no-go thanks to my herniated disk and, well, laziness. But look at me now, 5.01 kilometers in 46 minutes and 24 seconds with a 9:15/km pace! Sure, Usain Bolt isn’t losing sleep over my stats, but hey, this is huge for me.

The best part? I didn’t die. My feet kept moving, my breathing didn’t betray me, and before I knew it, BAM, 5 kilometers. I asked my husband to record a video of me running so I can see how I actually look with my T-Rex arms and stout legs.  We’ll do it tomorrow! (UPDATE: We didn't do it. :))

6K Walk: The Longest Stroll of My Life
Walking has always been my thing. It’s like the non-committal cousin of running, no pressure, just vibes, especially when I cue up my favorite Jennifer Love Hewitt songs! Recently, I set out to beat my personal record and ended up walking 6.01 kilometers in a little over an hour. 

This wasn’t a power walk to the grocery store. Oh no. This was a full-on “admire the trees, soak up the sun, and occasionally curse the slight incline and pebbles” type of walk. I even took time to reflect on life because, you know, why not get philosophical while crushing your longest distance ever? 😁

(Update: 8.06k is my longest walk - Dec. 14, 2024)

I'm never taking my Strava photos like this! 

If I could go back in time and tell my 86-kilo, herniated-disked self that I’d be running and walking like this in my 40s, she’d laugh in my face (and then eat 3 slices of cake). But, here I am.

Remember my husband’s advice from my birthday? The whole “pretend you’re still in your 30s” mindset? Turns out, it’s working. I may not have the knees of a 20-something anymore, but my attitude? That’s staying young forever, mother effers!

What’s Next? I thought about joining a 10k run, but I know I am NOT ready for that yet. So for now, I’m just enjoying the feeling after every run and walk. It's that post-run/walk high that makes it all worth it!

To anyone out there thinking about starting their own fitness journey, let me tell you: IT'S WORTH IT! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to eating my reward, which is that!

Enjoy your weekend, guys! 'Til next blog! 💛