Elephant in the room with a Milestone

Every time I walk in our room I try not to look at Ky's side for numerous reasons! The biggest being our elephant. While working at the hospital one of our new nurses from Alaska said she had a treadmill she was giving away, apparently it is warmer here so she can run outside all the time -crazy! So, I took the treadmill. I figured this was a great way to boost my lungs for the cold weather that hits every year, Ky protested over lack of space. So, the treadmill went in the garage where, if it wasn't too cold I would run. I hated it. I discovered that I don't like to run, it isn't fun and it hurts my knee. When we moved the darn thing came with, much to Ky's distaste. It has harbored in a few different places over the years and came to rest in our room. Ky likes to use it as a place to put old laundry. Lately the elephant has seem to have grown. I have been doing my usual exercise routine and with frustrating results, not to mention the 22 pound bug that needs that exact moment to crawl all over me! So, I have been trying to ignore the elephant, but I keep coming back to it. I know running works, sigh... I hate it. Well yesterday I tried with a different attitude, goals, and an awesome knee brace. I was pleased to hit my goal so easily yesterday. Today I shaved 2 minutes off my time and ran my first mile. There were times that my lungs pleeded with me to stop, but I made it through. I actually felt invigorated. Tonight I am sore. I think the elephant is shrinking, until I get my elliptical then it will be back.