Ups and Downs

I last posted about my physical agility. I failed it. I realized that though I may have lost 40 pounds and am more physically fit than I was a year ago, I haven't been doing the right kind of fitness training for the fire department. I have been doing cardio with very little weight lifting. So, the heavy objects I had to lift and manipulate slowed me down enough that I missed time by 21 seconds.

I was pretty down about it, but then I was hit with another blow on that day. A police detective called me and wanted me to make a statement regarding a crime that happened to me over 20 years ago. I decided that since it was already a bad day, I might as well get it over with. Don't get me wrong, I wanted to make the statement, I just didn't want to relive it again, but it will help a current investigation against the same person.

These 2 things messed me up pretty bad emotionally. I tried to stay on plan, but didn't do very well.

So, those were the downs.

The ups - I finished the half-marathon!!!!!!!!! I walked 13.1 miles at a 17 min/mile pace with my friend and neighbor Darlene. I will admit the last 2 miles sucked the worst, but I RAN across the finish line! I am so proud of my medal, the fact that I did it and the support of my family. When I got home I had 2 balloons, flowers and a piece of cake waiting for me. Yes, I know I am not supposed to celebrate with food, but I just walked 13.1 miles, I think I earned it....

The downside about walking a half-marathon is that I can barely move today. My hips and feet are so sore. I am walking like a very old woman. My feet are blistered, I didn't even like having a sheet on them last night.

I am back on plan this morning, well, at least I am back tracking this morning. What will the weigh in bring on Thursday, I don't know. But, I will work really hard this week.