Once Upon a Whim: Part 1- Running: Preparation

Once upon a whim, I decided to go running.
Run.
Me.
Running.


What?

Again... What?


I’ve tried it before, but it didn’t work out.

  It was none of the above, but let’s just say my experience most closely resembled the happy medium.


Let’s be clear here:
In previous gym classes, you know that one kid who always always finished the mile last, totally breathless? You know, that kid who was CLEARLY a walker? That kid? Well, that kid was me.

 Give the kid a break!*


I’m changing that.


Generally, I hate running. HATE IT.
Why? Because I’m bad at it.
Why am I bad at it? Because I don't ever practice.
Why don't I practice? Because I'm bad at it.

See a pattern?


Well, I’m changing that, too.


I know I CAN enjoy running.
Why?
Because I have enjoyed it in the past.
What? Didn’t I  just say I hated it?
Yes, but between the hatred, “Hey, this is actually pretty fun!!” showed up. It stayed for barely a nanosecond. But it showed up nonetheless.


So tomorrow morning, I will WAKE UP EARLY** and run. In my neighborhood. Ideally, I want to run until my legs fall off, because that would be a great success story, but realism calls. I need to spend at least twelve minutes running. Yes you read that correctly. That’s how dire the situation is.***


So that’s my plan.


Oh and one problem: All my running shoes are either too small for me or are not actual running shoes. Ehh. I’ll figure it out.

Hey. At least my jogging outfit doesn't look like this.


Let's do this.


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*I just google-imaged "Hannah Montana." I blame you people
**What??? Woah!!!
*** Want more proof of how dire the situation is? I had to google “how to run properly” (links)