Today I felt like Rocky Balboa at the top of those steps. All be it, today's success was nothing compared to "real" athletes...who are born with talent and then train their a**es off.   But, I finally feel like some day I might be one....an athlete, that is.    Today, I finished a five mile training run in 49:56.   I'm beginning to believe I may actually be able to do a 5k in under 25:00........someday.

Week 13 of my life changing training: 19.5 miles

Tues: 4 miles..in evening commute traffic as the sun was setting..lucky to be alive..won't be doing that again.

Wed: 6 miles on treadmill - Husband worked late. Missed the track workout.

Sat: 4.5 miles on treadmill - shooting for 5 miles, but the gym closed and they practically had to unplug the treadmill to get me off it.

Sun: 5 miles (49:56)

Next Week: Hmmm....let's see...how about 20 miles again?

Mon: Weights (I don't know why I keep writing weight workouts on my plan, I don't seem to squeeze them in.)

Tues: 5 miles

Wed: Track (5 miles)

Thurs: Rest

Fri: Weights

Sat: 5 miles

Sun: 5 miles

I wonder if I should add a fifth day of running or focus more on trying to get weight workouts in.

Here are a few photos of what I do all day.....besides training that is. I face multiple messes on a daily basis. But this one is a little more spectacular than usual. It only took him 5 minutes while I was on the phone. (Yes, my fault. I know.) Evidently he's got quite a pitching arm.

I probably won't forget to put the jam away ....for a long time.