Outside again! I hope this continues for the rest of the summer. I guess that is really up to me, isn't it? I'm the boss -- I wonder if this would work on my kids. Just Kidding.
I love running outside. It is so much harder than the treadmill. The first 5 minutes, not bad. Ran more than a 1/2 mile in that time. I was really worried that I would be under a half -- excited when I was over. I really struggled during the 8 minute run. I stopped at 4 and took a 30 second break then started again. My first part is relatively flat. The 8 minute part is for the most part up a hill. I don't want to change this because in the long run this will be a huge benefit. The second 5 minutes was great. I love it when your body is in the "mode" - does this make sense. There is a part of my fun when my body is okay with what I'm putting it through. That's when I just need to go longer. I'm sticking to the program for the 5K that I started but next week I'm going to see just how far I can go.
I think it's funny. Many people are way beyond where I am. I'm pushing for a 2 mile run and many are pushing for a 10, 17 or 26 mile run. Someday. Step by step. I'm going to be there.

Oh! I almost forgot. Went shopping for new workout clothes yesterday. Just a pair of capris to run in. They are awesome. So light and so airy. (What kind of description is that?)

Anyway the most important -- XL.
Not 1X.
Not XXL.
XL - that means (if I have to explain this I really don't think you can share in my joy to the fullest extent - JK) I'm not even going to explain what it means. IT IS AWESOME!!!