What am I Talking About!

Day 21:

Three weeks into my commitment.... feeling great about my personal running, but what's the point of that?

I want to touch the lives of many, help them feel the benefits I see and feel from my passion (ok obsession), get people motivated and moving! I use to want to be a personal trainer. I thought helping my clients achieve their goals would be a satisfying career move. I was wrong, my clients would simply not be enough! Only the people already aware of the importance of physical activity (and could afford me) would benefit from this career choice. I want to be a teacher, a learner, a helper, motivator, giver. I will have my own running event one day. I will teach the benefits of physical activity. I will inspire the youth to begin, teens to push to higher limits, adults to persevere, the middle-aged to set new records and the elderly to never give up. This is why I run.

Distance: 3.5 miles
Time: 30 minutes

Not Feelin' It!

Day 20:

Ok so I lied! Without some kind of caffeine I simply DO NOT feel like me....I'm not me! True I still ran today and I was planning on only running to the yummy nutrition store a couple miles away but I went farther (surprise surprise), I still didn't feel like me. Currently STILL not feeling like me. Get the drift!

So for all those people, whoever "they" are, caffeine is NOT the enemy. It's like one minute coffee will give you cancer, the next minute it will cure the bitch! To each his own, educate yourself and your body. Afterall, "they" are just talking what you could be learning firsthand!

Of to inform myself some more...

Distance: 4 miles
Time 33:00 minutes

No Caffeine Needed!

Day 19:

Need that morning coffee? It's all in your head! I got up today ran an easy 6 and walked some more. I will admit that I probably could've moved a little faster if I had my caffeine fix, but now I know I am NOT dependent on it!

So excited for this week!

Distance: 6 miles
Time: 54 minutes

Slackin'

Day 17 & 18......

I was a little preoccupied last night to even remember to log my distance in from my awesome circuit workout! I began OVER thinking my role here, my passion, my accomplishments and life in general. Needless to say I was up til 5am tossing and turning, worrying about the future.

One day at a time. I wish I had the power to achieve all I want in an instant, but I am ok with patiently waiting as long as I stay on target of what my goals and passions are.

Distance: 10 miles
Time: 115 minutes

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Day 17:

Missing that garmin today! Did a solid 7, but yearning to know my pace. I'm excited to get into the pool next week and workout some laps. Body will be shocked with the swim and run. Planning on taking a cycling class as well (: Oh, the little things.

Distance: 7 miles
Timd: 63 miuntes

Sad Departure

Day 16:

Had to give it back today, the garmin that is ):

Had an awesome run this morning though! I have never pushed myself so hard outside yet. Goes to show the motivational power of a tracking device. We all strive to be better. We want to be better than ourselves.

I love this feeling. Maybe that's why they call me psycho! Ha- LOVE IT!

Distance: 5 miles
Time : 39:29 minutes

Lovin Legs!

Day 15:

Kinda wondering....prob should check...if my day count is off??!!

So (didn't check), had an AMAZING leg & tosh workout today at my addiction! Maybe one of these days I will reveal my secret. Not today.

Went out for a longer run after class as well, sunny breezy hilly and glorious (: Got to get these kids moving!

Distance: 5 miles
Time: 75 minutes

All About the Timing

Day 14:

Catching up on my research to back me up on the belief that you need to crosstrain to just plain run better! My fav mag, Runners World, is always there for me. Marketability of the sport of running is very close to my heart.

After running, a complete stranger told me I looked beautiful. I will never stop running!

Distance: 7 miles
Time: 58:31 minutes

Great Timing is in Your Head

Day 13:

Damn did I feel good today on my run. It goes to show you that mentally thinking, "Yes, I can really go faster", works wonders!

However, I worked on weight and interval training the past two days. I am now convinced that in order to get my speed where I want it to be I MUST INTERVAL AND WEIGHT train! This goes for everyone, men and women. Ladies, you WILL NOT, I repeat: WILL NOT, get huge from implemented weight training into your workouts. It's a great fat-burner as well (:

Distance: 5 miles
Time; 39:39 minutes

Day 12:

Had a friend tell me I was inspiring her to run further, longer and harder! Great compliment! This is just one of the many reasons I run. I inspire to touch the lives of many!! I've got big plans for all you runners out there, but I know you've got plans too!

Made it to the trail today after weight and interval training with an awesome instructor. I'm obsessed (:

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 30 minutes

Getting it Done!

Day 11:

So happy I made it to bootcamp today! Need that weight training to get my metabolism going!

Next up.....finding a gym I can run or bike to so I can get some laptime (:

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 30 minutes

Keep Moving

Day 10:

Feeling a little like I'm lacking something today. I'm blessed in so many ways and I want to use this advantage to help those who are less fortunate than I. It seems like every single day there is news of tragedy, natural disasters or terrorists acts. We should not look to promote the unfortunate, but assist those affected. It's not enough to just be.

It is a goal of mine to spend the little time I have on this earth spreading peace, aiding the willing and reaching far beyond my potential. Not everyone is as blessed as I. Can't go through life flipping page after page, draft something worth reading.

Distance: 5.25 miles
Time: 43:31 minutes