Achievement unlocked.

So during the 7 Habits course last month, the trainer asked that we write down a goal that we would like to set out for the year. I actually wrote that I wanted to start running. Gosh, I simply just hate running. One thing, it hurts my knees so bad. Another is that my stamina is really lousy. Nevertheless, I think it should be a great sport overall but I have never really dragged myself to run, whether is it outside or on the treadmill. Time and again, I gave myself dozens of excuses to procrastinate this simple task. 

Today, I finally decided to just give it a try, with my best friend beside me on the treadmill, since he always runs when he goes to the gym with me. I thought I was probably going to die after 1 km after not running for years, so I told myself I would just do my best. I actually managed a 2.6 km eventually and even though that was not a very long distance covered, I was proud of myself for having accomplished something for a start. 

I like this feeling of accomplishing something that I set out to do, and I will only continue to work on it to become better. Next I will try for 3.5 km, and then 5 km, and then hopefully more. 

Jiayou GL!!!

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