My 2nd 5k...I'm on a roll!!!!!!!!!

    My second 5k :) It was a cold morning and another hilly race. It seems like the races I pick are hills but it was a great chilly day, great people and pancake breakfast after the race. No complaints! I maintained my 39:00 race time for the 3.1....love how great I feel after a run.

 

                                                  Middletown United Methodist Church

                                                   Saturday, November 17, 2012

Join us on November 17, 2012 for the Harvest Run  The run will begin at Middletown United Methodist Church 11902 Old Shelbyville Road Louisville, KY 40243   All proceeds will benefit St. Mary's Center, a local center offering programs for those with developmental disabilities. For more information about St. Mary's go to www.saintmaryscenter.org

It's about time!

This week I ran 8 miles and went to bootcamp one night. I'm very proud of my effort this week! I was looking back on my progress since August and this is my best week so far. My goal is to run at least 9 miles next week and one bootcamp. I'll let you know how that goes....

Pressing through!

Today was a tough run! I'm not sure if it was because I had alot on my mind from work or if my two day rest was to much....ok, maybe it was the oreo cookies I've had for the last two days. I bought them the other day when I was stressed...bad move! Oh well, it's time to move on and disregard any cookie left behind. The Lord knows I've worked to hard to go back to bad habits but I do believe every once in a while you have to cheat...that's just my thought on the matter. Anyway, I got in two miles but that's all I felt like running. I chose to walk the other mile. I'm not going to beat myself up over it...at least I got in two miles. I've come a long way!!!!!!!!!!!!

New Goal

Well, it's official...I signed up for the Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon in April 2013. Since I've mastered my first 5k, I feel like I need to set a new goal for 2013. I am a little nervous but I know I can do it. I'm strong and I know I have it in me. Running has become my therapy...I feel like I release so much stress when my feet hit the pavement.  Some say their minds worry more when they run. If that were the case I don't think I would have picked up running. Do you feel that way?

I'm working on a strategy to get through the cold winter months without having to run inside. My plan is to run in a 5k every month to keep me moving. Winter always seems to the months I tend to gain more weight. I want to be proactive this year so that I don't fall into that same rut. What's your goals to keep motivated during the winter?

Strong Is The New Skinny

I love this saying because honestly, I haven't always felt that way. Only recently from working with my personal trianer have I realized the power of muscle strength. I'm certainly stronger than I ever have been even though I weigh more. I know the power of being strong vs. being skinny. I no longer envy the tiny girls...I actually wonder how strong they really are. My guess...not very strong. If your muscles are strong so is your body and I'm loving how my body is starting to look. For the first time in a long time, I feel good about how I look. I'm 45 and I can honestly say...I feel better than I ever have and I'm on my way to to having the body I've always wanted. We can do it! Hang in there...it will be worth it!!!!!!!!!