nike +.

I ran again yesterday.  According to my ipod, the last run I did was July 17, 2010.


Wow.

I was worried that I would get shin splints.  Which I didn't. 

I was worried that I would look like a fool.  Which I may have, but I saw another woman in about the same shape as me running on the opposite side of the road.  We smiled and waved to one another.  That made me feel good.

I was worried that my lungs would explode.  Which of course they didn't.  I actually felt good.

I was worried that I wouldn't be able to keep my pace up at all.  I was rusty, but did much better than I would have expected.  I ran for three good bursts at a 9 minute mile.  Not bad for me!

 

Almost 3 miles...nearly 45 minutes.  Not bad at all.

I felt GREAT afterward.  I really wish I could bottle up that feeling and take a swig as I tie my sneakers to head out.  I would run every day.

For now, I will let my body rest and try again Saturday morning.

 

my achilles heel.

One of the commitments I made to myself was to get the one thing I hate about myself fixed. 

My teeth.

I have been cursed with bad teeth.  Due to faulty genetics, I have very little enamel on my teeth and they are extremely prone to decay.  I am completely OCD about taking care of them, but it doesn't ever seem to make a difference. 

This has translated, as I'm sure is no surprise, to a huge dentist phobia.

The last dentist we went to was not the nicest person.  I felt very judged and was extremely self conscious about my mouth.  I remember, she even asked me if I ever brushed my teeth.  Yikes.

I haven't been in 3 years.  For my husband this wouldn't be an issue.  For me - catastrophic.  I currently have 2 teeth that have broken beyond repair, and 2 other molars that need to have a major overhaul performed on them.  Not to mention the other teeth...

So, when I brought the boys to the dentist this past week (a new one) I asked to schedule an appointment to have my broken teeth looked at.  Lucky me, they had an opening right then and I was able to get over it.  Dr. B. was amazing.  He was sympathetic to my embarassment and was so reassuring and supportive.  I had all my x-rays done and will return in January for the first apppointment toward my new choppers. 

I know it's hard to believe, but this is such a huge step for me.  Last year at this time I never would have even thought of doing this. 

I feel so good.