Just 15-30 More Seconds

Kicking myself!  I just finished my 30 minute treadmill work-out.  I was so full of energy today.  I gave it everything I had.  Alternating between the breathless mode and the full power throttle.  I knew I was doing better today. 

It was the last 4 minutes that I didn’t think I would finish.  I felt myself giving up.  I felt myself so tired and without air.  I felt the salty burning of sweat in my eyes.  Those last 4 minutes felt like hours.  Of course, before that I was getting exhausted, but still capable. 

My stats today:

• 2.48 miles - 15-30 more seconds running @ 6.2 and I would have hit the 2.5 mark.
• 328 calories burned - this is the least of my worries - although this means breakfast and coffee w/cream is zero calories.  SWEET!
• 9 Aerobic points- wow!  I used to be a permanent fixture in the 6-7 range.  Recently I hit the 8’s.  I never dreamed a 9.  This is sooo cool.
• 5.0 MPH - I’m moving up.  1.2 mph higher and I will be able to complete a 5k in 1/2 hour - my goal/dream.

I’m so nervous.  I know it is silly, but my weigh in for the Biggest Loser has me sitting on pins and needles.  2 1/2 more hours and I’ll be hitting the scale.  On a positive note, I will also be measured for inches lost and fat % eliminated.  Those are the 2 I really, really care about. 

I know my size has went down - I just want to see it in numbers!