confessions of a non-runner...

In effort to lose extra weight and try a new workout routine, I had decided to give running a try.

Now, if you know me, you know I don't do running. The thought of  me running is like mixing oil with water. It just doesn't mesh.

I would rather swim 2 miles rather than run a mile. Yes, I know that sounds psycho, but it's the truth (p.s. I am a swimmer, so that makes sense, lol)!.

I decided to plow on and try it anyway. I got the app "ease into a 5k" or something like that...I love the app. For those of us who aren't running inclined, this a good app that allows you to run, walk, run so that you get used to it.

Anywho, this first 3 weeks were easy breezy,  but then the runs became increasingly longer and harder, naturally.

This is how I would like to think I look during my runs:

but  in reality, I feel like this: 

 Hub ran with me once and said I breathe too hard and need to work on it. Um, thanks babe.

My problem is I think have the crappiest endurance known to man. I don't know how you marathon people do it. I want to be able to run miles and miles, but I feel like I clearly lack the stamina.

So...my question to you readers, what tips or advice can you give me, the non runner, so I don't quit???

Love,

rewritten...

This is definitely a re-written blog post...

I had "pre-written" a victory blog post, because March 15th (where districts are legally supposed to give your pink slip) came and went, and hubs and I were both "pinkless". Goes to show you should never pre-plan things...

because.....

UGH.

I went without a pink slip (yay God!!) but my hub got one.Honestly, I didn't see it coming. We knew they were handing them out but the number of them was low, and his principal never did the "pre-warning" talk with him. Sure enough, it was a sad Friday and I had my moment to rant about on FB but of course, in true "Shannon Potter fashion" my sweet hub didn't bat an eye and was calm and collected, unlike his crazed wife.

This is one of the reasons I love my man because he is the most calmest, worry free man I know. Thank God. If he and I were both like me, we would both be in the looney bin, LOL

Well, despite hubs' positive outlook, our pink news cast a pensive mood on our Friday. We were planning on going out to downtown Sac, but instead we said "screw it" to our healthy eating kick, and  splurged on shakes and fries (I know, we crazy right?!?! ) and watched some movies. It was actually perfect.

The next morning, we woke up feeling more positive and refreshed. We have been through worse before with our jobs (try both being pink slipped) and God has brought us through it. I am confident it will be the same again. Every year we go through this stress to get our jobs back.

I am a little bit nervous, but I always tell myself, it could be worse.

a recap....

So, I suck at this! Holy sheesh, I really have neglected this blog! Part of me has because I really don't think anyone reads this besides maybe 1 or 2 people (thank you to the 1 or 2 people! LOL) but I figured if no one reads this, this really could be like a journal into my life that I am sure I would love to reminisce about later.


I say let's do a recap of what has gone on in the last few months...


-Potter and I have had a pretty darn good year as husband and wife. I can't believe we have been married 2 1/2 years already. I love my hub so much =)





Some big things....


-Well, as most of you know, our dog baby required a crazy, expensive surgery (he tore his ACL). We call him the million dollar dog (because honestly, it felt like it cost that much, lol) and he now has a new leg. I am happy to report our baby is doing great and fine!













- I know some our curious about our human baby status, lol. Obviously we aren't preggo and honestly not looking to start in the super near future. Why? Well, plainly put, I am not ready yet. I am super happy and content just him and I. I just want some more time. I do realize he and I aren't spring chickens ( 41 and 28, respectively). Don't worry, it will happen...eventually.


-Jobs...I am super knocking on wood as I say this but it looks like we MAY NOT be getting pink slips...neither hub or I have been spoken to by our principals (usually happens by now) but once the 15th comes and goes (that is when our district HAS to give us an answer), we will for sure know and then we can really celebrate.


-House...hubs and I our saving our pennies because we are hoping, praying, crossing fingers and toes that we will be able to buy a house this fall. We are looking to buy in the Elk Grove area. I am so excited at that thought of that....ahhhh Lord, please let it happen!!!!


I think that is it for now....I am loving life, and all the amazing people that are in it