Running/Softball

So yesterday was my first day of running and I think the odds were against me from the beginning. My plan was to leave work at 4:15 and get home just in time to take Trace to baseball practice (which I thought was at 5 - keyword being THOUGHT), go running and then pick Sami up and head to youth group. For starters I didn't leave work until 4:30. When I got home I couldn't find any running pants (I had to settle for jogging shorts). Then I couldn't find my shoes. I hurried and changed,dropped Trace off at the baseball fields at 5:15 (FYI - call came in from Trace at 5:30 to tell me that practice wasn't until 6pm) and headed out to the trails. So about 5:20 I started my run. The realization came at 5:21 that I am very out of shape. My legs still hurt from my softball game on Monday (which can only by described as a pathetic attempt on my part - but more on that later). I ran my heart out for a good minute before my muscles screamed at me. I then decided to do a very fast paced walk to try and fool my muscles into thinking they were resting long enough for another attempt at running. Later on in the run I decided to try to run a minute and then walk a minute. That seems to satisfy my muscles a little

So while I would love to say the run went well there are some key facts I realized today:

1. jiggly legs do not look good in shorts. Unfortuantly it's getting closer to warmer weather so until I am able to get back in shape I may have to throw on my Jackie O glasses and hope noone recognizes me.

2. I can NOT and will NOT go without my knee brace again (I PROMISE Scott)

3. I have always been a short distant runner. While my dream for a long time has been to run a marathan I have never and will never be a long distant runner. Maybe I can shoot for a half marathon.

4. After years of not running I am paying the price!

Softball - I joined the church softball league. The first game was last week and went relatively well. I hit the ball, I ran, I played catcher, I had a great time. We won 1 game and lost 1. Other than being tired and a little sore I felt pretty good about my contribution to the team. This week was a different story. I did not do so hot. In fact I would have made my dad (who use to coach my little league team) crawl under the bleacher. And the worse part is during the second game my knee started to bother me and I had to admit to my husband that my knee brace was out in the car instead of on my knee. Tonight is our 5th and 6th game. Let's hope my sore muscles decide to work :o)

Stay tuned for more updates on my attempt at running and softball. :o)