A Purchase

Meet my Easter/Mother's Day/Memorial Day/Fourth of July/Every other holiday (including my b-day) Present.


Yes. It's a treadmill.

I know. All of you are in shock right now.

Why did I choose a treadmill (of all things) to purchase?

It was the best option for me to get into a regular routine of working out. I have been doing all kinds of work out videos for a few months now, but I also really needed some good cardio. With a small baby, it was hard for me to "get out" with her nap schedule and such so I decided to bring the running to me. Now I can run when she is sleeping, watching Baby Einstein, etc.

I am proud to say that I have been running Every. Single. Day. Since my buff husband carried it up to our third floor apartment. (That's another story in itself. I'll just give you a couple of details and save the rest for another post. Bottom of the stairs. UPS guy vanishes.)

I have now worked up to running twice a day for 2 mile increments.

Since I am not a natural runner I have learned a few things along the way:

1. Did you know it takes 30 days to form a habit?....And promising your husband if he buys it, that you will use it every day.
2. There is such a thing as runner's clothing. Chaffing can happen. My arms have been a little sore.
3.It is best to get good running shoes. I have already added running shoes on my wish list. My 8th grade gym shoes will last for a while longer, but ultimately I would like a nicer pair.
4.The so called "rhythm" that runners say they get into when running, must be something that happens after the first month since I have yet to really experience a rhythm where I feel as though I could run for forever.
5.The last quarter of a mile NEVER gets any easier to run.
6.A runner's high? What is that? I still don't think that is possible for me....although, I will admit I do feel good about myself when I am done. Not because I feel like I am getting rid of the extra baby fat that Alayna so generously gave me, just because I actually made it through another 35 minutes of torture.

Despite all the hard work and sweat, I am really enjoying my Easter/Mother's Day/..... present! (Gasp!)