Week 6 and I am feeling good. This past Tuesday, April 10th, 2007, I ran my first full mile non-stop! I realize this is a common feat for most people, however, this is something I never thought I would accomplish. SO we all can accomplish whatever dream, goal, and desire we have. My mile run was not a great time, I ran about a 12 ½ minute mile, no world record. But it was a “Ru” record! If I can accomplish this we all can. I find myself learning about “Me” a lot more. I’m realizing, there’s a lot more fight, guts, and drive in myself than I ever knew. The only way I realized this was to first even think I could do it. I go back to the old story about the “Little Engine that Could”, all a long my daily walk/run, I tell myself, I KNOW I can, I KNOW I can. I don’t just think I can, I KNOW can!
Presently, I have worked myself up to a 4 mile walk/run, and every other day about a 40 minute trip to the gym for upper body workout. Again, I am seeing no weight loss when you look at the scale, in fact, I just threw our scale in the swimming pool the other day, ha ha! But I feel better, I think better, and I like me! And, with each day I am gaining more confidence in me!
Step by step, yard by yard, mile by mile, together we can.
Helpful Hint for your workouts: Think: “I KNOW I CAN”
I know YOU can…put reminders of that around your house, your car. I have reminder pictures on my mirror, by my computer, in my car and on my fridge. Believe in yourself, you CAN.
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Dear Dr. Mieres:
About the only time I can find to walk is during my lunch break. Is it better to eat prior to or following a vigerous walk?
Thank you,
Ruth
Dr. Mieres,
I saw you on TV several months ago and while the face has changed some, the name surely was very familiar. I finally found out that you are a native of Trinidad and just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and the great job you are doing.
I believe we attended the same high school in Curepe, Trinidad, SAGHS.
Keep up the good work.
Denise Baptiste formerly Charles
(Math Teacher/College Instructor)
Dr. Mieres,
I saw you on TV several months ago and while the face has changed some, the name surely was very familiar. I finally found out that you are a native of Trinidad and just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and the great job you are doing.
I believe we attended the same high school in Curepe, Trinidad, SAGHS.
Keep up the good work.
Denise Baptiste formerly Charles
(Math Teacher/College Instructor)
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Apr 13 | Melanie said …
Hey Ru,
You are such an inspiration to me! To think that you can run a whole mile and walk/run 4 miles is so AWESOME! I can only run a quarter mile! Our fitness levels are all so different. The quarter mile run is a big accomplishment for me, just like your full mile run is for you!
I too am beginning to feel better about my body - I actually gained weight this week. What's with that? Maybe it's because I'm eating better - or because I'm building muscle. Our weight, after all, isn't our main priority, it's our overall health and wellness.
Keep up the good work!
Melanie
Apr 20 | Monica said …
Ruann,
Your run is a great accomplishment! Feeling good about yourself and knowing that all these weeks have been a success so far is rewarding. You look great and even better, you feel great - bringing healthy back, I like it!
Apr 25 | lisa said …
Hey Ru!
That's right. Overall health is the key! Go for the gusto! A Ru- Record is the best record!
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