I’m in the midst of an exercise identity crisis. Don’t worry, it’s a very good one. 
Just a couple weeks ago I was struggling with even maintaining run a minute/ walk a minute intervals (on the treadmill). I thought that with all the body problems (misaligned kneecap, shin problems, ankle crap, etc.) that I just wasn’t meant to be a runner. I thought I would always be stuck with walking (which can be a great workout!) and low-impact cardio machines at the gym. Well last week I took it outside. I jogged twenty minutes straight. Then a few days later I jogged for 30 minutes, walking about 5 minutes in that time. Then tonight I headed out in the drizzly rain and went for a 35 minute run, no walking. Seriously? Who am I?
I think one thing that was key was cross-training. Even though I was experiencing some shin and knee issues and I couldn’t run for a little while, I didn’t let that keep me from working out. I did high-intensity workouts on the stair master and elliptical around 5 days a week. I also strength-train around 4 days a week. I think that right there kept me from having to start over/ start from scratch with jogging again.
Now I have some goals and mini-goals in mind that I’m looking forward to working towards. Both speed and distance related. Knock on wood, I really hope I can keep this up!
My husband was a dream tonight – even though he worked late, he had dinner all planned out when I got back from my jog. Not an elaborate dinner, but a dinner none the less! Particularly thoughtful because he grabbed the only vegan frozen pizza for me:
I ended up having half of it – I was hungry and too lazy to throw together a salad.
Alright, well I’m in a pretty darn good mood at the moment, so I’m off to go have fun with the rest of my night. 
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Woo hoo! Good for you
I go back and forth with my running “identity” so I feel ya. I definitely prefer being outside. Good luck with your training goals!
great job on the run!!!!! i def now think that strength training has helped me from getting seriously hurt like i normally do when i start training for a race! whoohoo!!
and i’m waiting for that text…i think because i’m online and it uses the phone it’s not coming through! but i’m getting off in a few minute! can’t wait!
My favoriteeee Amy’s pizza! So delicious!
Good job on the running! What a fortunate exercise identity crisis
Looks like you had a great night! Love the identity crisis. I need one of those!
Good job!
Lindsey that is awesome!! Good for you and congrats on this wonderful accomplishment!
I need to try this Pizza. It always looks and sounds sooooo good! Plus, I’m not a fan of cheese on pizza so I think this would taste perfect for me.
Congrats on the run! I love when I surprise myself at the gym. I think to myself “Whoa, I didn’t know I could run this much!” It is always a fun feeling
awesome job on the running! and gahhh i just love that amys pizza. i haven’t had it in forever, and i’m obsessed!
This is D’s version of cooking, down to the exact pizza brand. He looked over while I was on the computer and said, “oh, I can make that.” HAHA.
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Awesome job on the run! I really need to make myself run more often. I was doing good when I thought I was training for a race, but then the race fell through and I lost my motivation.