Beauty or the Beast?

It's day #2 in my getting ready for the big run. I started my morning with a few Psalms from chapter 119. This is the verse that stuck with me: "Turn my eyes from looking at vanity, and revive me in Your ways." Ps. 119:37
I'd be lying if I said I weren't looking forward to looking better, seeing muscles develop and fat go away. I'm reminded today that that is simply a byproduct. I'm doing this run because I want to challenge myself, I want to train with Ryan and I want to do something really rad with my brother and my sister-in-law. I'm thankful for the reminder to stay focused on God's ways, not my own.
I'm still in the process of making a good healthy platform to then push myself into running long-distance. Yesterday I did a bit of interval training. I did some sprinting and then speed walking inbetween. Today I used the weightroom here at our complex and tried to take advantage of the air conditioning. It was 85 degrees in the weightroom, but I figure that's better than the 100 degrees it is outside. I also have to take advantage of the kids sleeping and Ryan being home.
I ran a mile on the treadmill and then did a few lunges. I stress a FEW because they're wicked. And it's my first time, so i'll build up to more than 5-10 at a time! I did some arms and then ran another half mile. I spent a good time stretching, Ryan says, "Long muscles are strong muscles." I have a volleyball game tonight too, so I figure I shouldn't go overboard or I won't want to do anything tomorrow.
Seems like a simple workout, but i'm just getting started.The time will come when my posts are longer and harder and stronger workouts. I'm thrilled to have had the motivation today to go on my own and get a workout in. And to keep me focused on God's ways and not my own vain desire to look better, I snapped this picture. Ain't I a beauty? Maybe a Beast?! Ha!