DAY 16

Well, a big day in Run Melissa Run land. Day 16 brought me to 3.2 miles of running (with a blazing finish time of 43:22...LOL) but I never stopped to walk.....YIPEEEEEE. My husband went with me to "check out the gym" and stepped on the treadmill beside me and that little bit of competition, pushed me to my goal. I guess I am my mother's child!!!!!! :) Stepping off that treadmill I was almost euphoric. I still can't believe MY body can do that....but more so, I can't believe my MIND can do that. For the first time in a very long time, I felt like I was NOT a quitter. NOT a slacker. However I did feel a bit heavy towards the end. My strides at mile 2.7-3.2 were not a "gazelle like" as I would have hoped. More thirsty man in the desert-esque!!! but nonetheless, I FINISHED>>>maybe not with the personal swagger I usually have, but what the hay, this ain't no beauty pageant. Although having some competition next to me on treadmill five did propel me to fight for the crown. I hear the theme song from chariots of fire. Oh what a day!!!!!