Kickball

This past Thursday was field day at school. We had a day full of outdoor activities. After stretching, the kids picked teams for a kickball game. Would you believe that they let me play too? I was on the same team with my boy and I kicked after he did.

I was a little nervous. Would I be able to keep up with these kids? Would I get too hot? Would I be able to kick the ball? Well, I was surprised. I was able to keep up with them, I did not get too hot, and I did kick the ball. As a matter of fact, I reached base and crossed home plate nearly every time I was up.

At one point, one of the high school boys tried to tag me and missed. I out ran him to score. Yes, you read that correctly. I out ran him.

So, why is this the topic of my blog? Well, it speaks volumes about my growth since joining Camp Gladiator. In the Fall, I would not have been able to participate. I would not have wanted to be outside at all. I would have stayed in to grade papers.

I am not where I want to be in my fitness journey. I have had some setbacks. I get in my own way all of the time. I am, however, much closer today than I was on January 15, 2014.

I am proud of myself and I look forward to starting the preparation for the half marathon that I will run in March. I also look forward to sharing this journey with others and pray that I encourage someone to get up off of the couch, like I did, and start their own fitness journey!

Be blessed!