My internal monologue while running a 5k on the treadmill: Ok, I've got this. Actually, this sucks ass. I'll just run for a mile. Why is this so awful? I'm still going. May as well hit two miles. That will be enough for me to feel accomplished. Wow it's hard to breathe. Why am I here? *Imagines I'm with Darren's running group in Thailand and I can't stop running or I'll look like a little bitch in front of all those hot people* Made it two miles and I can't feel my legs. Guess I'll just keep going until I die. Don't be a little bitch. Don't be a little bitch. F*ck it, I'm almost done, let's speed up and finish this shit strong. 5k done. *Dies*

Running clothes are dry fit for the very specific reason that it will absorb sweat fast and dry very fast because you will SWEAT (insert clip of Coach @Darren Liu squeezing the moisture out of his headband 💦 gross 😂) I started my morning with a 5-min warm-up walk followed by 3 sets 5-mins jog+5-min walk (2.8km). My legs were tingling, my breath felt okay... Is this what learning to run feels like? I do feel like I can push running for more than 5 minutes; will see how I do next run day. Seriously, running is a love-hate...

I came across this post from my doom scrolling, and thought to share it with you all. Keep showing up! Love you, family! ❤️

We’re halfway through June — great job to everyone who has been walking! Now let’s finish the month strong. Continue sharing your daily walks in this thread (or new post). Show us how you’re keeping the habit alive in the second half of the month. Every step still counts — whether you’re increasing your distance, exploring new routes, or simply staying consistent. Let’s celebrate the final stretch together and inspire each other to finish June strong! If you’re just joining now — welcome! It’s never too late.🫶🏼 Drop your latest walk below and let’s keep each other motivated 💪✨ 🙌🏼

1. I've added 2kg (~4lbs) to all my lifts - strength is progressing! 2. The muscle definition is lining up. It's so thrilling to see; like what is that mountain-valley in my arms? 3. I'm incorporating more walks/runs into my weekly routine - did my first 5-minute jog today (Pace: 6kmh/4mph - that's 10min/km or 16min/mile) 4. The weightscale has not moved and I'm a-okay about that. I'm getting stronger, I'm sleeping better. Some days feel a bit hard, but sweating it out makes it better. Other side quests: I have tickets to a BTS concert for end of this year and I'm crocheting an outfit for it. I have an Excel sheet going for the design; if the stereotype "Asians are good at math" remains, I'm slowly proving it wrong because the math to figure out the number of stitches is giving me a headache. Send help... 😢