I did it!

My friend Danielle convinced me a little over a month ago to sign up with her for a 10K she planned on doing. I have thought for a long time about how I'd like to do some sort of race to get into running but had never really given myself, or never gotten, that push to actually do it. This was a true testament to how well the buddy system works!

Anyway, knowing that I would be running more than I ever had before put that fire under my ass to get going and start training. Hard work really does pay off. Here's us girls at the end of our run.

Women do rock.

So why were all these negative thoughts coming to me afterwards...
Took you over an hour to finish...It was only 6.2 miles...So many women in better shape!...etc.

Might I say, wtf.

It took me longer than I'd like to admit to finally put an end to these thoughts. And it got me thinking, if I put as much time into feeling proud of myself, I'd be so much happier!

I think it's safe to say a lot of us probably discredit our accomplishments in lieu of being humble and not wanting to seem full our ourselves (whether this is in your head OR aloud). While I'm not suggesting we all turn into assholes, you have the right to be happy and proud of yourself.

As I'm working on taking my own advice, you should too. When you face a challenge, no matter how big or small, own the fact that you stepped up and did whatever it took to get there!

Up on deck, half marathon!