Half Marathon Complete!

I did it. I completed my first half marathon. Ahhhhh, feels amazing! I got my 13.1 decal- and am looking forward to adding a 26.2 decal next!

Now on to the gritty...

Can I just say, I did not think it was possible to run UPHILL for 13.1 miles?!! Well, it is! And in humid 85* weather! We ran past a few farms, so all those farmy smells (hay, manure, animal, etc) were just pleasant- said no one running the half..

But! I'm happy I did it. I'm proud I did it :)

Registered for the Run to the Rock Half Marathon!

I took the plunge. Eek! I registered for my first half marathon, the Run to the Rock half in Plymouth on September 8, 2012. I have a pit in my stomache! All the "what ifs"! But I am super stoked!!

I want to earn this:

...and stick it on my Honda Pilot to look hardcore, HAHA ;)

Goal: 13.1

I will be doing my first half... http://www.plymouthhalfmarathon.com/

Started training last week, going well but tough (as expected)! :):):)

I hit the gym this morning HARD. Arc Trainer & Express Circuit. Did I ever feel the burn- in a good way.

Beat the Bunny 5K

Jeremy & I ran the "Beat the Bunny 5K". What a great time! The course had 2 steep hills- I powered up them (paid for it later, lol)- it felt so good! We came in, together, at about 32mins (about 10min miles)- I'll take that!



Just a quote I though was necessary today (after a pretty big gain, even though it is TOM),


"It is not easy, but it is worth it. Repeat that everyday."


Remembering to keep my eye on the prize- even when it gets tough!

"I lift things up and put them down."

Since starting my journey in 2008 I have exercised fairly consistantly. I go on kicks with things. Like, for months I'll be into running, or the elliptical, or the Arc Trainer, etc, etc, etc. Yes, I lose weight and get better at whatever I'm doing, but I never really *see* results. That is, until I start lifting.


Lifting weights is the only way I start to see actually changes in my body. Like, toning and losing inches (not pounds). I feel more motivated by results, but I also feel like I'm a better athlete and more balanced. Mentally, I feel more empowered. I just feel myself getting stronger overall!


More women need to know the importance of strength training. Not only does it aid in injury prevention and balance, strength training also decreases fat! HERE's a cool little Top 10 list of the benefits of women strength training.