Running!

It's official, this morning Paul and I signed up for our very first 5K run! The event will be hosted by Cross Connections, a Christ centered counseling organization here in Ft. Wayne, and it will take place on the seminary campus. We heard about the run last week, and we have decided to make it our work-out goal.

The day after I moved up here, Paul and I started hitting the gym every other day. We want to make exercise a regular part of our life, and we've been doing a pretty good job so far. Usually, Paul does weights while I do stretching and calisthenics for 30 minutes or so, then we both go out to the track and run. Right now we're both at a mile, but our goal is to work up to the 5K by June 30th.

Since my goal is a tighter and stronger core, I've been doing sets of push-ups, sit-ups, leg lifts, and sitting leg curls. This week, my goal is to move up to 50 of each. (Right now I do 40.) I also do hip and shoulder exercises that I learned from Yoga, since those seem to be the muscles where I hold most of my tension. I welcome any suggestions for other exercises I can incorporate into my routine. :-)

The challenge of training for a specific event is very exciting, and we both really look forward to exercise days. (Sadly, today is not one of them). It's amazing how much regular exercise does to improve my mood, disposition, and sense of well being! Paul seems to be deriving very similar benefits as well. Progress updates and pictures from the run will hopefully be forthcoming in the days and weeks ahead.