pushing past my comfort zone

Today I met up with my teammates at the new Runners Market in West Knoxville beside the Fresh Market. We met up with the Knoxville Track club to do a run. We were told to do a little more than we usually do so most of us did four miles. Lee ann and myself decided today we needed to job a little so we would walk from one light pole to the next then we would job from the next light pole to the following one. Doing intervals like that helped get my heart rate up without my chest feeling like it was going to explode. I love Saturday morning team time. I have to say that the people on my team are the most supportive people I have ever met and our coach Missy Kane is always so supportive and helpful. It is good to have positive feedback when you are pushing past your comfort zone. I also got to see some of my other friends while I was at the Runners Market Amy,Brantly and Doug. It was great to see that they were proud of my accomplishments. I've decided that Saturday is my long workout day so after I left my team I went to Ijams. I started off my going down near the river board walk then I ended up going to the forks of the river and back. In total that is 4.5 miles. If you have never gone to Ijams I so recommend you do it one day. It is a must visit. They have trails with wood chipping and also paved walking trails so anyone and everyone can enjoy it. It also is one of the most peaceful places I have been in a long time. I'm able to think about things when I'm there and do a little meditation. Needless to say though when I got done doing my 8.5 miles I was soooo tired my hands were swollen, my feet were achy and my hip was killing me but I got into my car smiling because I had done what Chris had said in spin class. I pushed past my comfort zone and it felt dang good knowing I was able to do it.