My name is Glenna Taylor. I have been on a weight loss journey my whole life going up and down. When I hit 40 years of age and I was still in the same rut of not moving forward and not challenging myself, it caused me to evaluate my past failures and achievements.
I started weight watchers and exercising. I hated exercise, but it was a necessary evil that I needed to embrace. After about 75 lbs loss, there I found myself in yet another rut. Something has gotta give. The barriers were always in my head. I had always admired the runners and their look of focus and peace in the moment. They had a commitment that I lacked. Year after year, I told myself that I was gonna do a 5k. Each year passed and I hadn't done what I planned.
This past winter, my brother and his wife mentioned the Genesis program. I signed up! From the very first class, I was hooked. Coach Matt broke the program down into little bites. He taught proper form, how to prevent injuries, runner safety and so many more tidbits that not only carry into our running but our everyday life.
When we had our Hope run, I thought there was no way, I could run 20 minutes straight. Keep in mind, only weeks before, I was thinking there was no way I could run 5 minutes. Surprise!! I did it! That turned on a switch inside, that maybe I could accomplish things. Goals can be met!!
The morning of the 5k, there was a spring snow. As far as I was concerned, it was a blizzard!! I questioned my sanity. It was freezing! I wasn't gonna let it stop me. I had set out to complete a 5k and that's what I was gonna do!
I wasn't the the fastest, nor will I ever be. The only person I am in competition with is the negative Nancy that's in my head.
Negative Nancy got kicked out of my head. I am doing my second 5k in a week. I am making new strides in my weight loss journey. I am happy in the present. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to have taken this class.
I started weight watchers and exercising. I hated exercise, but it was a necessary evil that I needed to embrace. After about 75 lbs loss, there I found myself in yet another rut. Something has gotta give. The barriers were always in my head. I had always admired the runners and their look of focus and peace in the moment. They had a commitment that I lacked. Year after year, I told myself that I was gonna do a 5k. Each year passed and I hadn't done what I planned.
This past winter, my brother and his wife mentioned the Genesis program. I signed up! From the very first class, I was hooked. Coach Matt broke the program down into little bites. He taught proper form, how to prevent injuries, runner safety and so many more tidbits that not only carry into our running but our everyday life.
When we had our Hope run, I thought there was no way, I could run 20 minutes straight. Keep in mind, only weeks before, I was thinking there was no way I could run 5 minutes. Surprise!! I did it! That turned on a switch inside, that maybe I could accomplish things. Goals can be met!!
The morning of the 5k, there was a spring snow. As far as I was concerned, it was a blizzard!! I questioned my sanity. It was freezing! I wasn't gonna let it stop me. I had set out to complete a 5k and that's what I was gonna do!
I wasn't the the fastest, nor will I ever be. The only person I am in competition with is the negative Nancy that's in my head.
Negative Nancy got kicked out of my head. I am doing my second 5k in a week. I am making new strides in my weight loss journey. I am happy in the present. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to have taken this class.