How I Got Here?

Well lets start at the beginning.  I was diagnosed with severe high blood pressure.  The doctor told me I need to stop drinking, smoking, eat better, and start working out.  Well I am Iriah so the no drink was not going to happen.  I started smoking at 16 so quitting cold turkey was not going to happen. I loved fast food and fried foods, plus eatting healthy is expensive!  And for those that know me, I am ANTI-WORKING OUT!!!  So that Sunday, the Chicago Marthon happened, and I had 4 friends running in it!  I was so proud of them.  I was inspired!  I told my husband I am going to start running. In 14 years together I had never done anything like this, but he supported me!  I want out that day mapped 3.1 miles and got dressed.  My husband was worried, because it had been 20 since I had run..  But He was amazed, I did it in 37 minutes. So I looked up the next race, it was the following weekend, I told him I wanted to do it!  He was worried that I would be disappointed but encouraged me.  Well, I did it and beat my time! First race did it in 35 minutes!! That was it I was hooked!! I have run in like 5 other 5K a 5+K, and an 8K. I got better in each and every race!  On Thanksgiving my boys did a race with me, theirs was 1 mile mine was 4miles. We all met our times!! It was amazing!!  I have been in a running depression with the cold weather, but finally kicked my ass back into gear! My blood pressure is down, my ass got firmer, and I lost a couple pounds!  The new year has motivated me, my family has motivated me.  Most importantly, mu husband Tom motivated me!  I will accomplish my goals with my best friend and husband behind me!!!