!!Milestones and More to COME!!

This was the first weekend as a 36 yr old runner.

Today I am able to call myself a runner - which when I started running I never really imagined myself as one.

I have had the opportunities to meet spectacular people, in the health and fitness field.
I was able to complete a total of 30 races since Oct. '09.
I have been able to complete a Full Marathon, within those races.
I have been sponsored by MARATHON Bars, twice.
I have had opportunities to represent in the media an share my experience, strength and hope.
I have been able to maintain a weight loss of 60 lbs/40 inches.

All of these accomplishments are many, yet, the best one of these all are:

I have been able to believe in ME!!

There's many things I could write about here - or many things that I could give you suggestions on, yet, tonight I feel it's extremely important to share with you that learning how to believe in one's self takes time, patience, support, love and most of all -- kindness to one's self.

When I began running, I was not confident that I would EVER be able to finish a race of ANY type. Now I Have completed races all the way up to a full marathon.

When I began running, I was not able to breath over a few inclines. I would complain over them. I did, however, move my feet as told and continued on - one step in front of another.

Now today -- I am able to complete things that I never imagined were possible and alot of these 'things' do not include a finish line. They are now a part of my life.

Today I believe in ME -- which I believe came from the support, love, patience and tolerance from those around me and within me. Today I am runner and a good soul person who knows she will cross that finish line again and accomplish the next goal she sets out.

If there's something holding you back in life, allow yourself a gift the gift of belief. IF you are NOT able to believe in you -- ASK FOR SOMEONE TO!! People will help you !! You do NOT have to do it alone!!

 Below are ONLY a few people that have touched my life -- >> YET <<-- they continue today to help me grow, become stronger and also push me to my ultimate best!!! THANK YOU to all who have helped me thus far an for those of you that are going to help me even farther!!! I am truly blessed !!!