Hello, everyone!!

 My dad and I work hand-in-hand...he teaches me to fight and I am training him with running.  I preach to him over and over...if you have to... SLOW down!  There is nothing wrong with slowing your pace...it's the point that you are doing it.

 I use to run 3.5 miles a day and it took me 25 minutes.  Well...I tore my hamstring and was off for a year.  Now..it takes me 45 minutes, but it took me a long time to be able to run a mile...but determination kept me going....everyday I went running.  There were days I got frustrated, but I kept at it.

 That is what I wish for everybody...patience for themselves...Be patient with yourself in whatever you do...you will get there!!

 I know that it is hard...I'm in the same situation.  Right now I am concentrating on distance, but I will get my speed up ...and so will everyone else.  Be patient and slow down if you have to...no one is going to take a horse whip to you and you will get there!!

 Good luck and keep going!!