10 minutes is a start

I am very new to running, and having a healthy lifestyle. On one hand its nice to reach all these goals and on the other I feel like this is where I should have been all along..........but I've started so that's what I am going to walk away with!
So on to my latest accomplishment and I am very proud of it! On my run yesterday I ran for 10 minutes strait without stopping to walk. This would have been impossible for me 3 months ago. When I started this adventure at the end of march running for one minute seamed like an hour. Now I can go for ten what a difference in 3 months! I know there are other people out there who struggle like I do and I just have to say that I am an average person in every way so if I can do it so can you!

The longest run of my life

As I've stated before I just recently started running. In high school and Jr.  high when playing sports or in gym class running was a punishment and really discouraged me from enjoying it because the negativity I associated with running for so many years. As a teenager I heard the words suicides,  take a lap, or run and I immediately wondered what I had done wrong (Maybe and most likely this was not the couches or teachers intention but when the negative connection is already established you tend to think what you have been conditioned to). I feel that many young people feel this way whether they realize it or not.

My outlook now is much different. I view running as a way to fill my time reach, my goals, and calm my mind and body. Today has been a great example, I completed the longest run I have ever done, 6.78 miles. A huge milestone for me and something I never thought in a million years I could do. Now that my outlook has changed and the positive mind frame is there I am surprising myself with what I can accomplish. Along with eating clean I have never felt better in my life.

I have also found it useful to learn as much as I possibly can, about all the mechanics of running. I just finished Marathon the ultimate training guide the third edition by Hal Higdon and it is an absolute must read if you are serious about completing any half or full marathon.  Its also an easy read the guy sounds awesome (we are BFF's he just doesn't know it). 

Hello, my name is amber. I am like every other person who is unhappy with themselves and there body image.  I have struggled with my weight and have tied it into my self worth for a good portion of my life. I have been overweight since Jr high and have tried every fad diet on the market. I haven't found anything that has worked for me until now. I'm 25 years old and I just started running at the end of march.  Nothing in my life has been as challenging as pushing myself to stick with it every day. Nothing in my life has been as rewarding either.
          I would like to share a little about myself. As I stated above I'm 25, I am also an RN I work in a long term care facility. I am very bad at spelling and grammar so sorry in advance! I love the beach and the sun and in general have a very whole life. The one thing in my life I've always been unhappy with is my weight. The change in my world view didn't just happen over night. My mind frame changed with a combination of boredom (I literally had no hobbies) inspiration from 2 amazing coworkers,  and the desire to change. This is the trifecta that has motivated me to change my life. I am eating healthy and am raining for my first half marathon in October!  I'm going to have a lot of hardships and fun times along the way and want to share my story with anyone who is struggling and needs to know they're not alone! We all struggle and it doesn't get easier, you get stronger! So RUN!