Day 2 - incremental treadmill success

This morning every joint in my body ached. I am taking 2 medications to prevent recurrence that are really dragging my body down. Thanks to the help of modern pharmaceuticals I was able to make it through the work day.

My oncologist keeps telling me exercise will alleviate the painful side effects. I think he's full of crap but this endeavor will allow me to find out.

I'm afraid to post how much I weigh, but I want my readers to understand where I'm starting physically. During treatment I gained 40 lbs on top of already being 70 pounds over my ideal weight. Thankfully I was able to lose that weight pretty quickly once treatment was over. BUT - I have not exercised in nearly 2 years.

After my painful day I wasn't sure I wanted to drag my butt onto the treadmill - somehow I found the motivation. I increased my time and distance. I walked for 44 minutes and just over 2 miles.

In reading the 3 Day website it says to start the training program you should be able to walk 3 miles at a pace of 3 miles per hour. So for the first 10 days of February that is my goal: to be able to easily walk 3 miles in one hour. At that point I can begin the 24 week training program they have on the website.

Please help me by visiting my official participant website. From there you can donate or join the team! Just click here or copy and past this entire URL into your browser: http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2011/SeattleEvent2011?px=5757061&pg=personal&fr_id=1629

It begins...

Tonight I dusted off my treadmill and walked a whoping 1.6 miles in 35 minutes while listening to Lady Gaga. Somehow I got it in my head I wanted to join the Seattle 3 day walk to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. I NEVER thought I would commit to something like this - I guess wonders never cease. The walk is in September - fitting since that is the month I was diagnosed. I have nine months to take my 1.6 miles to 15-22 miles a day. I CAN do this. I need your support and encouragement.