I Am A Runner -OR- Fat Girl Running

So, I think I have hit a major milestone in my training. I was running at Cooper Creek Park on Thursday evening just as a huge thunderstorm was blowing in. The breeze was cool, especially coming off of the lake. There were people everywhere walking and running and fishing and playing with their kids. I realized about halfway through my second 8 minute run that I was actually enjoying myself! I was running AND enjoying it? Is that even possible? Well, today I was supposed to run 20 mintues straight. "Ha ha ha" I said on Thursday. I don't think that's happening! Well, low and behold, I did it! And, I enjoyed it! I have found that after about 5 minutes into a run there is some chemical or hormone that kicks in and it really starts to feel great! I never knew that before as I have never before in my whole life run for more time than it takes to steal second base (that's not long if you plan on being safe!). So, I have decided that I can call myself a runner now.

Now for the bad news............

I have not lost one ounce since I started running 6 weeks ago. I have not gained any weight--except for the 10 pounds I gained in the first 5 weeks after Kendall was called to be the Bishop--but that was a while ago. I think it is due to the ravenous appetite I've had since I started training. Every week I have a new set of runs and each week I push quite a bit harder than the previous week. So, I am certain that once I get to the end of my training program in 4 more weeks my body will adjust and my appetite will calm down and the weight will start to fall off at a rapid rate. That's what I am counting on anyway! I'm absolutely pleased with the improvement in my legs and rear though. I'll take any little bit I can right now!