I see that I am behind in blogging... No time like the NOW to get started all over again!!
First things first. The race in Mankato was amazing!! For the first time this year, I PR'd at a half ( this was my fourth !! ). I came in at 1:53 and I am super happy with that time!!
Secondly ( My goals for 2012 ): I am going to shoot for the moon next year and aim for a 1:45. Let's see if this ole body is ready for it. Course, I will train all year long for Mankato - with some extreme training in there for other halves as well.
I have also decided to train for a full. I will do this in May.
My entire goal for halves will be: 3. Making my total halves in my life will be: 10.
I am learning, a little bit here and a little bit there, that all good stuff comes in time. Speed comes in time, not over night. It will take me years to gain speed an momentum. This I am ok with and have accepted. I am just super excited to become stronger and a more well known athlete in the running community!!
I am also working on strengthening all my muscles in my body, to maintain strong runs/races. I am working with my personal trainer, still, and I am currently working out 6 days per week. I, at times, will workout 2 to 3 x's per day.
One other thing that I am working on is gaining my personal trainers certificate. I think it's time to help others and the correct way, all the while doing so in a healthy mannerism and learning as I go :O)
There has been so many things in life this year that have come to me in my journey, called life. I am simply amazed and in awe. I am grateful for all the opportunities and I am working on staying humble.
At the end of the year, I will jot them all down for you to read and share with me.
For tonight -- push on and do all you are able to, to better you !!!
Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Oct 2nd 2011
Today was a long run day. Ooofftaa ..my feet are a bit tired and screaming at me. I do believe it is because yesterday I ran my first 10K and did extremely well, for a girl like me:
Then we went to the MOA and walked around a bit there -- all of us were plum tired.
My friend Val is beginning to get into the running scene as well, and she also completed her first 10K!!!
There has been lots that have happened since I last posted. Alot of training -- which I believe is now paying off!!!
On Sunday, Oct 9th @ 2 pm @ the RAC, I will share my weight loss story with whomever wishes to hear it. As well as my sponsorship and all the love and support that has surrounded me for the past few years. We shall see how this pans out and how well I do. It's been a dream of mine, forever, to inspire and motivate others in living a different way of life and this is what I am thinking I am being led through. Yet, it is a different way then I ever imagined it would be.
Anyways, I need to get some rest for I am super tired and training is not yet over!!!
Oct. 22nd, the half that I have trained for ALL year is approaching!! Mankato Mn !!
To bed I go -- push on dear friends, push on!!
Then we went to the MOA and walked around a bit there -- all of us were plum tired.
My friend Val is beginning to get into the running scene as well, and she also completed her first 10K!!!
There has been lots that have happened since I last posted. Alot of training -- which I believe is now paying off!!!
On Sunday, Oct 9th @ 2 pm @ the RAC, I will share my weight loss story with whomever wishes to hear it. As well as my sponsorship and all the love and support that has surrounded me for the past few years. We shall see how this pans out and how well I do. It's been a dream of mine, forever, to inspire and motivate others in living a different way of life and this is what I am thinking I am being led through. Yet, it is a different way then I ever imagined it would be.
Anyways, I need to get some rest for I am super tired and training is not yet over!!!
Oct. 22nd, the half that I have trained for ALL year is approaching!! Mankato Mn !!
To bed I go -- push on dear friends, push on!!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Sept 18th, 2011
Today was long run day : 11 miles in 1:43
I do not think that was soo shabby. Pretty happy that I was able to get that in ..would have liked to have 13 in, yet, I had to get back to the children. Priorities, Priorities.
I have been thinking of all the running that I have achieved this year. It seems that even through being a single mom, working a full time job, volunteering and racing the training portion was just put in.
It's not about excuses for me anymore, it's about : How am I going to get these miles in?
It's not about the lack of motivation for me anymore, it's about: How am I able to motivate others?
It's not about who's running where for me anymore, it's about: Who would like to join me? ( else I run alone )
Running has become another passion for me. Some understand, some do not. It's a new way of life for me that I have integrated into my schedule and my journey here on earth. It's a part of whom I am now. When I go out, people hear my voice and recognize that sound ( they do not recognize me all dressed, for I am usually in running clothes ). It's a new social life for me. It's about sharing my new found passion with others.
Here's a blurp that is in the local newspaper:
I am able to share my story on Oct. 9th at 2PM at the RAC in Rochester MN.
I am super excited and hopefully someone will come to hear me and possibly, just possibly, walk away interested in changing their lives as well.
Today that is where it's at.
Hopefully you are enjoying the fall weather and are contemplating a 'run' or a 'workout' of some type today or this week and then, even better yet, following through and completing it !!!
Push on Dear Readers, Push on!!
I do not think that was soo shabby. Pretty happy that I was able to get that in ..would have liked to have 13 in, yet, I had to get back to the children. Priorities, Priorities.
I have been thinking of all the running that I have achieved this year. It seems that even through being a single mom, working a full time job, volunteering and racing the training portion was just put in.
It's not about excuses for me anymore, it's about : How am I going to get these miles in?
It's not about the lack of motivation for me anymore, it's about: How am I able to motivate others?
It's not about who's running where for me anymore, it's about: Who would like to join me? ( else I run alone )
Running has become another passion for me. Some understand, some do not. It's a new way of life for me that I have integrated into my schedule and my journey here on earth. It's a part of whom I am now. When I go out, people hear my voice and recognize that sound ( they do not recognize me all dressed, for I am usually in running clothes ). It's a new social life for me. It's about sharing my new found passion with others.
Here's a blurp that is in the local newspaper:
I am able to share my story on Oct. 9th at 2PM at the RAC in Rochester MN.
I am super excited and hopefully someone will come to hear me and possibly, just possibly, walk away interested in changing their lives as well.
Today that is where it's at.
Hopefully you are enjoying the fall weather and are contemplating a 'run' or a 'workout' of some type today or this week and then, even better yet, following through and completing it !!!
Push on Dear Readers, Push on!!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Sept. 13th, 2011
Tuesday.
Well, I was going to do a cross training day, yet it turned out where I utilized my time for promoting the event put together to share my experience.
Life Changing Story through Fitness
October 9th @ 2PM
Rochester Athletic Club
I have now sent it to all the media around. Hopefully there will be some press releases accepted!! I am super excited -- for I have one hit on the Post Bulletin!!
Training is in full swing!! Tomorrow is track day. Here's the schedule:
Monday - Tempo
Tues - Cross Train
Wed - Track
Thurs - Team RED and Core workout
Friday- Base/Hill Run
Sat/Sun - Long run ( or races )
I am up to 11 miles for the long run - hopefully that Mankato half will be a BREEZE this time and I will pull in some GREAT Times on it !!
The last 5K that I ran was this past Saturday. The course was a bit longer, but I utilized my Garmin and clocked it at : 24:54 :O) A PR!!! YAY!!! I am awaiting final results -- for they had things a little messed up so they are 'fixing' them. Not sure what they will show, but depending on the Garmin may be what I go off of for this one.
Thought I would drop in, since life seems to throw me off and I do not visit the 'blogging' as much as I would like -- yet -- here's the latest and greatest updates.
Push on dear friends -- Push on!!
Well, I was going to do a cross training day, yet it turned out where I utilized my time for promoting the event put together to share my experience.
Life Changing Story through Fitness
October 9th @ 2PM
Rochester Athletic Club
I have now sent it to all the media around. Hopefully there will be some press releases accepted!! I am super excited -- for I have one hit on the Post Bulletin!!
Training is in full swing!! Tomorrow is track day. Here's the schedule:
Monday - Tempo
Tues - Cross Train
Wed - Track
Thurs - Team RED and Core workout
Friday- Base/Hill Run
Sat/Sun - Long run ( or races )
I am up to 11 miles for the long run - hopefully that Mankato half will be a BREEZE this time and I will pull in some GREAT Times on it !!
The last 5K that I ran was this past Saturday. The course was a bit longer, but I utilized my Garmin and clocked it at : 24:54 :O) A PR!!! YAY!!! I am awaiting final results -- for they had things a little messed up so they are 'fixing' them. Not sure what they will show, but depending on the Garmin may be what I go off of for this one.
Thought I would drop in, since life seems to throw me off and I do not visit the 'blogging' as much as I would like -- yet -- here's the latest and greatest updates.
Push on dear friends -- Push on!!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
August 18th, 2011
RAGNAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Van leaves at 4 am tomorrow morning!! I am a bit excited/nervous/anxious/all of the above and then some!! As I have never ran Ragnar before, so this will definitely be a new experience for me. Not that I am not a strong runner or an experienced one, I think I a little of each, yet I am hoping to not let my team down.
Send positives vibes to all of us out there running!!
Till I report again !!
Push on dearest readers, push on!!
Van leaves at 4 am tomorrow morning!! I am a bit excited/nervous/anxious/all of the above and then some!! As I have never ran Ragnar before, so this will definitely be a new experience for me. Not that I am not a strong runner or an experienced one, I think I a little of each, yet I am hoping to not let my team down.
Send positives vibes to all of us out there running!!
Till I report again !!
Push on dearest readers, push on!!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
August 13th, 2011
After some self examination, a 5K PR ( 25:19 ), and some crabbiness and tired body parts, its time for a much needed break.
I am not able to get excited about my times.
I am not able to get to sleep at night.
I am not eating ( where I should be consuming enough to feed a horse ).
I am crabby and snapping.
I am now over-training.
Its' time for a break.
I have Ragnar coming up and I do not want to disappoint those that are running it. So, for them and for myself, I am going to give up the exercise/running until at least Wed of next week.
The temple is the body. One needs to keep it in balance. The balance is off, feed the correct side to balance it out. Time for some sunshine to shine in and allow the clouds to vanish.
Pushing it is a good thing, OVER doing it is NOT!!
Goodnight dearest friends!!
I am not able to get excited about my times.
I am not able to get to sleep at night.
I am not eating ( where I should be consuming enough to feed a horse ).
I am crabby and snapping.
I am now over-training.
Its' time for a break.
I have Ragnar coming up and I do not want to disappoint those that are running it. So, for them and for myself, I am going to give up the exercise/running until at least Wed of next week.
The temple is the body. One needs to keep it in balance. The balance is off, feed the correct side to balance it out. Time for some sunshine to shine in and allow the clouds to vanish.
Pushing it is a good thing, OVER doing it is NOT!!
Goodnight dearest friends!!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
August 4th, 2011 ( NEW LIFE!! )
A new life.
That's what I have today. A new life compared to a decade ago. A decade ago, I was married and very excited to look a new way of life with a husband, purchasing our own home and beginning a new life.
Today -- I am divorced, with two children and only own one vehicle and a few items in our home. Yet I am the happiest I have been in over 2 decades!! I am not only the happiest, I am also the healthiest I have ever been in my ENTIRE life of 35 yrs here on this earth.
Yesterday I was able to run with some of the neatest people I have been able to meet and get to know over the past few years. We all were at the track, pushing ourselves to our own limits and still smiling knowing that all that sweat and fatigued was well worth it and will all be well utilized in our upcoming races !!
My daughter asked me today -- why do all your friends run, mom?? Simple, I said: I chose them as my friends. I had to start over around 3 yrs ago, new friends, new playgrounds an so I chose running friends. Now I have a few that are super close, and I am learning a completely new way of life!! A new way that has impacted not only myself, my children, but also some of my very close friends!!
Life is GREAT today!!! Sure there are some bumps, yet, NOTHING - absolutely NOTHING that will not be faced and taken care of in a mature, responsible, productive way !!
Push on Dear friends, PUSH ON!!
That's what I have today. A new life compared to a decade ago. A decade ago, I was married and very excited to look a new way of life with a husband, purchasing our own home and beginning a new life.
Today -- I am divorced, with two children and only own one vehicle and a few items in our home. Yet I am the happiest I have been in over 2 decades!! I am not only the happiest, I am also the healthiest I have ever been in my ENTIRE life of 35 yrs here on this earth.
Yesterday I was able to run with some of the neatest people I have been able to meet and get to know over the past few years. We all were at the track, pushing ourselves to our own limits and still smiling knowing that all that sweat and fatigued was well worth it and will all be well utilized in our upcoming races !!
My daughter asked me today -- why do all your friends run, mom?? Simple, I said: I chose them as my friends. I had to start over around 3 yrs ago, new friends, new playgrounds an so I chose running friends. Now I have a few that are super close, and I am learning a completely new way of life!! A new way that has impacted not only myself, my children, but also some of my very close friends!!
Life is GREAT today!!! Sure there are some bumps, yet, NOTHING - absolutely NOTHING that will not be faced and taken care of in a mature, responsible, productive way !!
Push on Dear friends, PUSH ON!!
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