What I did was the Weight Watchers Walk It Challenge 5K Run-Walk. I've been exercising like a fiend for the past 3 months to prepare for today. At 7:30 am, I left home and met at one of the Challenge sites in our state. I picked up my shirt and number and paced as I waited for the Challenge to begin. 8:30 came and went. Then at 8:45, the Walk It Challenge began. I walked at a steady pace and was just thinking when I remembered that I had put my iPhone and my earphones in my pocket. So, I got them out, put them on and got some music going. However, not until I was 29 minutes into the walk did I find the perfect tune that was at the pace I wanted to walk. Yes, "I'm shipping off to Boston" by the Dropkick Murphys was the perfect tune. It caused me to go into a state that I was passing people as I was walking. I could've walked for hours at that pace (at least I felt I could). Finally, I reached the finish line in 49 minutes 29 seconds. My first 5K complete.
I then jumped in my car and drove 45 minutes to my Weight Watchers meeting. I had to weigh-in. And I found out I was down 2 pounds. This makes a total of 35 pounds lost since January 9th. After the meeting, I went to my Zumba class. I must admit I didn't have the usual amount of energy that I normally do during Zumba. But I toughed it out.
Now, I'm looking at preparing for the Jimmy Fund Walk. I hope to raise money for research in helping cure childhood cancer. This walk is in September, and I must train to walk at least 13 miles. I'm committed to this cause over many others. My dad died of complications due to cancer. If I can make a difference for children, it would be a great way to honor his memory.
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