Finally in week two I ran the whole three miles. Rather than focusing on speed I just went with short strides and quick turn over. I'm so overheated but it's done. They say running is a mental game. During my laps I decided to run in the opposite direction to change it up and I think that method worked in my favor. I will pick this back up … [Read more...]
Across The Finish Line
Thank you for supporting me while training for this last 4th of July five mile race. Thanks to the video option on my Instagram I was able to take you all with me across the finish line. These guys were my support system during the race. It's great to have online fit buddies but having them in real life is fantastic too! The Mr. on the right … [Read more...]
You Better Run
The race is coming up very soon and all I can hear in my head is that song by Pink Floyd. He just keeps saying, "You better run!" All last week my focus was running daily to shed as many pounds as possible before this race. Running with added weight on your body is difficult. My pup Leo helped me mix it up! ***There is a $25 gift card to … [Read more...]
Goblin Gallop 5k and Kid’s Monster Mile
What a great day for a 5k and one mile kid's race! The weather outside was so nice and cool. My plan was to run the 5k race but due to some scheduling issues it didn't happen. My boy genius however, signed up for the kid's one mile race. We got there a little early and my Silly decided she wanted to ride the mechanical bull. With the help of her … [Read more...]
5K Challenge – Complete!
One of my goals for the New Year is to enter one 5K each month this year. CHECK! 5K #11 I actually ran a 10K on Thanksgiving. I also ran an obstacle course beach run before that so I'm finishing up this year with a 5K in December #12. It's the Reindeer Run! I'm nursing a back injury but I ran/walked it any way with a time of 35:07. Ugh! Not at … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving – Turkey Trot #10K
From the left: Liz, Christina, Cameo, Keith, Me, Steve, Mo and Rico What a crazy way to start out Thanksgiving Day! I was really nervous going into this race because I didn't train by logging any miles. The only time I have ran is in a work out at Crossfit. My last run was Galveston's Toughest 10K on the Causeway. I think once you do those bridge … [Read more...]