A Healthier Me!!!!!!!!

A healthier, happier & more confident me!     

           

                                   

Lots of things going on!!!!!

I am finally able to run 4 miles!!!!!!!!!! I'm super excited because I've been trying to increase my distance. I set a new goal of running 10 miles a week and at the start of the day I knew I needed 4 miles to complete the goal. But to be honest, I was so tempted to just ignore my run today as it has rained most of the day and it was a great day to be lazy. I finally decided to just head out and if nothing else run 1-2 miles but once I got started I knew there was no quitting until I finished the 4 miles. My time was 53:22 which isn't great but I'll take it!

I've also signed up for the 13 in 2013! Woohoo!!! It's on now....

What goals have you set for 2013?

5k #3 Santa Sprint

I had an amazing day today at the Santa Sprint 5k. The weather could not have been any nicer for December 1st. Mid 50's, Santa and Christmas music blaring...what's not to love?

After the race I went to a training meeting for the Mini-Marathon that I will be running on April 27, 2013. I have a schedule for running and will be meeting the team on Saturday mornings for runs until race day. I'm excited to get to know other runners as well as having an accountability group. They also give you an encourager.....how cool is that?

My race time today was 37:27 so I'm getting better slowly but surely. I can't explain how much running has helped me. I feel more confident, less stressed and more challenged. It's hard to expain but once you start it's hard to stop.

My current goal is to run 10 miles a week until March 31st. Since I will be running the training schedule for the 13.1 this should be no problem. I'll keep you up date on my success. I'm determined to keep going!

What about you? What are your upcoming goals?

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?