Runners build up Runners

I have really been slacking off on blogging and running. Ever since the Valentine's 5K, I haven't been running regularly like I should be. I've been watching what I eat more and losing weight, but I definitely lost some of my running mojo.

In March, we did the Run to the Cross 5k; it was hilly and horrible since I hadn't run in a month. I finished in 42:17.

Last weekend, we did the Hope for Autism 5k. That one was hilly, humid, and even harder since I hadn't run in 2 months! I finished in 42:03.

I did have more fun at Hope of Autism because my husband decided to run with me. He is a lot faster than me, but lacks the endurance. Running with him has really motivated me to get back to it.

Yesterday, I ran 1 mile. I tried to do a little speedwork by running faster on the straights and slower on the curves. It resulted in a 12:15 minute mile!

Plus, a guy (who was obviously a regular runner) said I was doing great, and if I kept it up, I would definitely improve my 5k time. That was a super confidence boost! I love that runners build up other runners!

Just to update:

 I am officially down 40 pounds!

This is me after loosing  16 pounds, then after losing 35 pounds.

I don't know why I'm giving crazy eyes in both of these pictures

This picture is of me at 190, then again at 170. I'm now 166! I still have a ways to go, but I'm feeling a lot better about myself. I may actually have to start registering for medium race day shirts! EXCITING!!!