I lost to....

The treadmill! Yes, you read that right! I was just getting into my run when I came down on my right ankle wrong, hit the belt with my left knee and tried to crawl my way back up to standing position. Who knew trying to crawl up a belt going 4.3 mph couldn't happen!? For me is was impossible. I finally quit trying to get back up while the treadmill was running and let myself hit the wall behind me.

I just knew the whole gym was staring at me by this point but as I sat on the wall taking my shoe off { by the way don't ever take your shoe off if you think you broke your foot} I looked around to see only one girl across the aisle ask me "are you ok? Do you need the first aid kit?" my reposnse," no i'm fine thanks

***under breath I think I need a stretcher!!!!***



I can't remember the last time I skinned my knee!

I was actually working out with a sweet friend/blogger {Rachel} when the incident took place. She was oblivious to what just happened when she saw me sitting on the wall. All I could say was, " can you turn my treadmill off."

I was able to get back up to finish my workout! I will say I have never seen anyone fall off a treadmill like I did. It's definitely something you'd see in a movie!



Thank God the group of guys behind me running didn't show up until after my fall.

Today, my knee and ankle is sore but nothing is holding me back from running/working out!

My first 5k {step it up} is this Saturday.

I also just registered for The Gate River Run 5k March 10.



Whats a post without Dodger! No he isn't spoiled one bit! What makes you think that?

-JennaDK

The Vow

Who doesn't love Channing Tatum & Rachel McAdams? I cannot wait for Valentine's Day. Who all is going to see this on opening night? What better day for a movie like this to come out on.

I want to find a love like this. I know God has the perfect man picked out for me. One who's loyal, honest, adventurists, compassionate, easy going, loving, understanding, communicates, trust worthy, willing, supportive, humorous, etc. is that too much to ask for? I sure hope not!

JennaDK

My Week In Pictures

{Sunday}

{My number one girl Haley}

{Look how big Khloe is compared to Dodger}

{This explains it all}

{Monday}

{no I'm not sad just preparing myself to kick butt at the gym}

{I jacked my knee up from running on Sunday so I biked over 6 miles}

{Thursday}

{Completely exhausted from a hard day at work}

{Dodger enjoyed his field trip to work with me}

{Saturday}

{He seriously never leaves my side. I adore that he protects and loves me so much}

{The only thing I can think that he's thinking is why I'm not outside with him}

{*I guess I forgot to take pictures during the week!*}

{Also great news!!! I'm down 5.5 pounds in 12 days!!!}

JennaDK

Dodger

Who

wouldn't

want

this

life?

{all pictures edited with Instagram, Frametastic & Diptic from my iPhone4}

-JennaDK

Running over the Intercoastal

Friday after work my manager, coordinator and myself decided to tackle the Beach Blvd bridge over the Intercoastal. I'll just start by saying that was probably the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. No joke you guys! This bridge is so steep! Its half a mile one way then half coming back. i ended up jogging up half the bridge then walked to stretch my leg muscles, ran down walked half... you get the picture. I ended up conquering that bridge in 15:48 which isn't too far off from my normal mile. I will say that my quads were throbbing. I seriously thought I was not going to be able to walk the next day. I could barely drive home, made it in the bath to relax those muscles and on the couch I went.



{this picture doesn't do it justice! I promise its a lot steeper than it looks}







This morning when I woke up I was ready to run again. I have no idea what has gotten into me but I love running. Why i've never ran before beats me but I'm so proud of myself for how far I've come. Only 2 weeks left before my big 5k so pray that I can do this.

-JennaDK

Another mile in the books

Thursday night was my first time with my personal trainer {neighbor/best friend} since starting to work out again. I worked out my arms, did planks and ran 1.3 miles. I seriously thought I was going to pass out on the treadmill. Lucky for me the people who work at the gym saw my need for scissors so I could cut my sleeves off my shirt. Why I wore a huge shirt to run in & not be able to keep the sleeves rolled up is beyond me. I'm sure people thought I was crazy having the girl cut my sleeves off but it was for their own good or mine to say the least. After that huge ordeal I was ready to run another mile. No kidding. I suffered from 4-8 minutes then once I got over that hump it was like a gold mine from there.

Working out is not a pretty site. I'm talking about red face, sweat rolling down your face, hair soaked, etc. Have I mentioned since I started watching what I'm eating and working out I've lost 3 pounds. Now that's what I'm talking about.







I hope I start to motivate a few of you!

JennaDK

One1One

I ran 1 mile without stopping tonight! Grant it I ran 4 mph but I did it in 14:56 ! That's day 4 you guys! Who needs this Couch to 5k app when I'm doing it on my own. I know I'll probably be extremely sore tomorrow considering my quads are killing me now but I'm ok with that. I do need to figure out the best shoes to get. I run flat footed and at half a mile I could feel pins in my arches. Any suggestions about shoes!

I'm on the way to a 5k. Sorry I'm talking about this so much but this is my life and my blog. I hope I can motivate others to get out and run! It's seriously a high. I feel so proud of myself for what I've accomplished so far.

That is all!