Meet Kim
Life's a circus for Kim. Her days are spent juggling work, family & friends and, at times, squeezing in a little "me" time. It's a good week if she leaves work in time for yoga class. Growing up in rural Wisconsin, she has no problem getting dirty. She's counting on her strong, country work ethic to help her train for her first 5k.
Moving
So. I’ve been quiet. It’s not because I’ve been bored. And it’s certainly not because I’m not freaking out about how excited (and scared!) I am to run in my first 5K in less than a month! It’s because I moved. Yep, a new job. Exciting, right? Well. It is! But, it’s also stressful. I had to finish up projects at my old job, pack up my apartment, move, unpack, start at my new job. The past month has been a whirlwind!
With my job move, my body started to move less. Ugh! And saying goodbye in one city meant farewell breakfasts, lunches and dinners with coworkers and colleagues. Commuting with my new job means no more before-work gym visits. While I’m struggling to determine my new fitness and workout routine, I did manage to lose one pound in the last month. Am I happy with a one-pound loss? YES because that means all the things I’ve learned in the past year about maintaining weight and making healthy food decisions are working but NO because I’m trying to lose weight right now!
At any rate, Dirty Girls, I need your help. I went for a Sunday-morning run to inspire myself to get my body moving again but my endurance was lacking. How can I incorporate fitness into my new life? How are you moving as we approach the final weeks before the Mud Run?
July 29th, 2011
2 Responses to “Moving”
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Get a buddy to run with you after work!! I know it’s hotter out in the afternoon, but I like to go after work because it’s easier to get my husband and girlfriends to go with me then! Or if you are going by yourself… High Five strangers! If that doesn’t keep you motivated laughing, I don’t know what will!
See you in a week!
Kim,
Hope to meet you! Look for the book bags!
(my book club made me do this….)