On 1st January we all were talking about our own resolutions. Everybody's resolutions were quiet interesting. Generally I don't make any resolutions but this time I was feeling to have one. So made a resolution to take out time for exercise at least three times a week.
It was quiet difficult in my everyday routine. After coming home there was zero possibility that I will go out and do workout, so decided to join office gym.
From last 3 years I was wishing if I could run 5k. I talked about this wish with Rahul. He said first of all start going to gym regularly and if you can do it for at least a month then aim for 5k. I found this really logical and was determined to do that.
Next month I could go regularly to gym and registered for 5k in Glastonbury.
When I started the gym Shri suggested to take weight training from instructor. In the beginning I could hardly run 1 mile or could do elliptical for 15mins. In couple of months my stamina was quiet good. even in step class, I started using higher step. I was feeling more motivated since I was gradually able to do more and more things.
After 2 months, there came "Biggest Loser" contest and decided to participate it. It really helped me to get motivated to eat good and exercise. Gym owner used to send tips every week.
I ran 3 miles at the start of April, so Rahul said you can easily go for 10k if you practice more. I didn't get much chance to practice so decided to go for 5K.
One week before race I was getting ready in the changing room to run outside. Donna my colleague asked me what are you doing today Preeti? I told her that I am running outside, she said she will come with me. I was really happy since to get some company than going alone. That 60+ girl :) ran with my speed almost 2miles, I was impressed. Such things give you lot of inspiration.
I ran 3miles on treadmill 3-4 times but didn't get chance to run on road so I was going to run this distance on road directly on race day itself. I was nervous. On the race day, it was very cold around 6 degree C so we decided not take kids to take to the race. Nobody was there to cheer me :(
I started from home one hour before the race, didn't take GPS and lost the way but could find the right way. The drive was very scenic. When I reached there, the environment was very enthusiastic. People were getting ready by stretching and running.
I went and stood near the Start line and finally the race started. It was very crowded, there were 472 people running. Some people came with their kids in stroller. One old guy 65+, was running with double stroller.
After finishing quarter of a mile there was water stall, I had some water while running and after that was feeling more enthusiastic, started running faster. Completed 1 mile in 11mins and after that saw people are coming back :) It was a loop run, take a U turn after half distance and come back from same road.
As I was getting closer and closer, was feeling more and more energetic. Last slope was very challenging, it was very steep. When I did that steep road was just feeling to stop but then was telling myself, you are almost there and watching other enthusiasts. When I crossed 3mile hording and could see "Finish" line, I ran with the maximum speed. On the finish line there was timer and was showing 34:49 :) It was the great feeling!!
It was a lifetime experience. I will try to do it again.
It was quiet difficult in my everyday routine. After coming home there was zero possibility that I will go out and do workout, so decided to join office gym.
From last 3 years I was wishing if I could run 5k. I talked about this wish with Rahul. He said first of all start going to gym regularly and if you can do it for at least a month then aim for 5k. I found this really logical and was determined to do that.
Next month I could go regularly to gym and registered for 5k in Glastonbury.
When I started the gym Shri suggested to take weight training from instructor. In the beginning I could hardly run 1 mile or could do elliptical for 15mins. In couple of months my stamina was quiet good. even in step class, I started using higher step. I was feeling more motivated since I was gradually able to do more and more things.
After 2 months, there came "Biggest Loser" contest and decided to participate it. It really helped me to get motivated to eat good and exercise. Gym owner used to send tips every week.
I ran 3 miles at the start of April, so Rahul said you can easily go for 10k if you practice more. I didn't get much chance to practice so decided to go for 5K.
One week before race I was getting ready in the changing room to run outside. Donna my colleague asked me what are you doing today Preeti? I told her that I am running outside, she said she will come with me. I was really happy since to get some company than going alone. That 60+ girl :) ran with my speed almost 2miles, I was impressed. Such things give you lot of inspiration.
I ran 3miles on treadmill 3-4 times but didn't get chance to run on road so I was going to run this distance on road directly on race day itself. I was nervous. On the race day, it was very cold around 6 degree C so we decided not take kids to take to the race. Nobody was there to cheer me :(
I started from home one hour before the race, didn't take GPS and lost the way but could find the right way. The drive was very scenic. When I reached there, the environment was very enthusiastic. People were getting ready by stretching and running.
I went and stood near the Start line and finally the race started. It was very crowded, there were 472 people running. Some people came with their kids in stroller. One old guy 65+, was running with double stroller.
As I was getting closer and closer, was feeling more and more energetic. Last slope was very challenging, it was very steep. When I did that steep road was just feeling to stop but then was telling myself, you are almost there and watching other enthusiasts. When I crossed 3mile hording and could see "Finish" line, I ran with the maximum speed. On the finish line there was timer and was showing 34:49 :) It was the great feeling!!
It was a lifetime experience. I will try to do it again.
