First Run Post Sickness

This morning I woke up early and headed to the park to run.  This was my first physical activity since getting so sick last Sunday.  It felt good to be outside. It was a cool, crisp morning, and I was excited to be doing something physical - finally.  Then I started off...yeah, being sick and taking a week off of working out makes it difficult to do what you normally do.  I could only do a mile with my forty second run twenty second walk cycle.  I also made decent time being that I felt very sluggish while running.  Here is my time:

I did walk some more after the first mile, but my body is still just very tired.  The bad news?  I didn't do the two miles I wanted today.  The good news?  I did SOMETHING.  Something is better than nothing.  Something got me moving and out of bed.  Something helped me start my day in a healthy, positive way. 

I did also notice a difference in my pacing when I wasn't running with a friend.  I am not sure if I would have been able to keep up with someone today or not.  While I was running I did work on my breathing.  It gave me something to focus on, and I need to change the way I breathe when I run.  That will benefit me in the long run (no pun intended). 

On a completely different note, I told Kristal about what happened to me yesterday at recess.  Her first question, "Did you cry?"  (She knows me so well.)  Then she said something that made me laugh.  She said, "Hey, you should feel good that she called you chubby and not fat.  You are obviously losing weight!"  Well, I guess looking at it that way, it puts a more positive light on the situation.  Thanks, Kristal, for making me smile when I wanted to burst into tears!

Tomorrow is weigh in day and April picture day for me.  I am sure I lost weight because I was not able to eat for three days.  So for that reason I am kind of dreading weighing in (just because I will be worried about gaining weight the next week since I am able to eat now...I know, I know...just constantly thinking about it).  Should I break out the awesome teacher sweater for April's picture or do a different outfit?  Decisions, decisions. 

Have an awesome Saturday!