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So, I had my first training group meetings this week.  I am by far the slowest and the least in shape person of the group.  I had a feeling that was going to be the case.  I don't like the attention that this fact creates.  Folks in the group keep thinking that I'm injured or something like that.  I finish last, and as I'm finishing, every person in the group asks me if I'm okay or cheers really loud for me.  I'm fine, I'm just slow!  I'm doing a little better on not pushing myself too hard.

On a different note, I did 1.6 miles in 31:50 which for me is pretty awesome!
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Katy said…
I can't believe you're running! That's something I've never been able to do. I run like a grandma having appendicitis. Its not pretty. Eliptical trainer? I'm a pro. Walking, hiking etc too. But never running! Keep up the amazing work.
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