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My girlfriend and I have been walking nearly every night. We've now made it up to about three miles. I think we'll stay there for a while, if the way I feel right now (after a walk) says anything.

When we first started off, I literally felt as if I was going to die. Everything hurt. Well, from the waist on down anyway. My legs, Achilles tendon, ankles, what have you felt like an over used, unappreciated, overworked, underpaid...rubber band. No joke. I was miserable and I HATED going on our walk. But I did it anyway.

Something happened today. I'm not sure what it was, but finally, finally, after nearly three weeks of walking? It felt almost good. Once I got over the burning (oh the buuuurrrrnnning) in my legs, I lengthened my stride and kept up a good pace. When I came home, I was hot and sweaty but it in a good way. I sat for a bit and drank some water, cooling down, but all the while thinking that perhaps, this might be something I can do. I can get in shape. It really won't kill me. You know what? I'm starting to like it.

I have new walking shoes and "I'm running faster and jumping higher."

I just might make it after all.

6:00 am Update: Oh mah hell no. Stiff and sore. I must have really worked hard last night as my stomach muscles are sore too. It's ok though! I am still looking forward to tonight. Anyone have any Ibuprofen?

12:05 pm Update: The sore muscles have traveled up to my stomach and arms. I still am determined to walk again tonight (I have been stretching off and on all day). I will NOT let sore muscles deter me! I am WOMAN! Hear me moan meow ROAR! (ouch!)

6:47 pm Update: My girlfriend is on her way home from work. I wonder if she would think I wasn't home if I closed all the blinds, closed the garage door and turned of all of the lights? Oh, and just let the answering machine pick up. Think it would work?

8:05 pm Update: I made it through the walk but when I was through, I looked as though I had just come out of the shower. I collapsed on the driveway but was able to "Army crawl" up to the garage. My husband was able to use my office chair to wheel me up to my computer but my arms were too weak to type this latest update so I had to dictate it to him.