Go Girl!!!

This morning, Amy and I had a good "run"! The weather was a little muggy so I worked up a little sweat. I used my interval alarms for us to pace ourselves with. It seems to really help!

I AM A MARATHONER!!!

WEDNESDAY

Got in a great work out this morning!

Stop and Smell the Roses !!!

I have often times learned in the last year that I should take time to STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES! Saturday was no exception! Right in the middle of my run, I passed by the lake and thought how pretty a sight! As I passed by one house, I noticed some of the prettiest roses I have seen this year. Amy was with me. We just had to STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES! Yes, the 6 mile run was top on my TO DO list, but it seemed that God put those roses there as a reminder to me and Amy that life should never be so busy that you can't take 2 minutes to STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES, literally!!!

Today, Amy and I had a good run. During lunch we went to Fleet Feet and got a few new things. Leslie and the "gang" out there are so nice! We had a man helping us pick out a sport's bra!!! He was very knowledgeable!!!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK FELLOW MARATHONERS!!!

Sinus City

I woke up with sore throat, swollen eyes, and thought I was in SINUS CITY! I started not to do my run. But then, I said "Self... Push on through!" And Self said... "Are you kidding?" Then I said... "Self, NO, I am not kidding!" So Self said... "My, my, you are determined!" Of course I am determined! I AM A MARATHONER!

iPod Inspiration!

This morning during my run, I was listening to Elvis on my iPod Shuffle. Amy and I were half way through our run and Elvis was singing his heart out. Just to change the momentum and to get a laugh out of Amy, I started skipping!!! We both broke out in laughter. A lady in a car that was going by rolled down her window and said "Ya'll chose a beautiful day to walk!" I can only imagine what she was thinking. I hope the sight of my skipping like a school girl gave her the laughter it gave Amy and me. My thinking is ... You only live once! Another one of my favorite sayings is "Laughter is the best medicine!"

Mon April 16, 2007

Amy and I had a great run this morning. It is such beautiful weather. The birds are singing. Spring is in the air!

I ordered a Nike interval watch last week. I hope it will be delivered soon. I think having an interval watch will help my training. Hopefully it will really encourage me to pick up my pace.

Have a good week, fellow MARATHONERS!!!!

Raindrops keep falling on my head!

Saturday...What a rain downpour today! Amy turned to me this morning and said, "We didn't get up at the crack of dawn for nothing, let's go!" We started out and it was just drizzling rain. A few minutes later, the bottom fell out!!! We stopped long enough to take off our iPod Shuffles and continued on. We were about a mile into our run and met other Marathoners coming back. Shelia told us that she didn't want to walk alone so she turned around and joined us. It was an interesting 5 miles! Shelia and I talked the entire time. Before we knew it we were finished! Rain or shine... I am a Marathoner!!!

Calculate your time

I have found two sites that have Marathon Calculators on them. http://www.runnersweb.com/running/marathon_splits.html
http://www.marathonguide.com/FitnessCales/predictcalc.cfm

They both show you how you could perform certain distances in certain times.

Thursday

The weather is beautiful! Amy and I had a great run this morning. She always tells me I like to talk to much!!! This morning she told me we had to listen to our iPod shuffles after our half - way mark. She "kids" me a lot. She is my sister n law. We grew up together in the same small town of Newton. We never traveled in the same circle, but we knew each other because she and my little brother dated. So... when she tells me I am talking to much, I just tell her that I am trying to "bond" with her. We have so much fun walking and talking. When I try to make excuses for not going the extra minute, she is there to encourage me. Thanks Amy!!!!

I AM A MARATHONER!!!

wed apr 11

I had a good work out at the YMCA this morning. I'm still not sure what is going on with my left knee. It feels like it has a small bit of fluid on it. Hopefully it will work itself out. Thanks everyone for the sweet birthday wishes yesterday!

Happy Birthday!!!!

Today is my 39th birthday!!! Happy Birthday to me!!! Amy and I had a good run this morning. The weather is great!

I AM A MARATHONER!!!!

Monday April 9, 2007

Saturday's run was great! I met quite a few new people. Everyone is so nice.
I thought those hills were going to "get" me. Instead, as I started up the hills, I said out loud... "I love this hill...I am a marathoner!!!!!" When I got through laughing at myself, I was already up the hill and around the corner! There were two ladies that encouraged me to jog with them! Thanks!
This morning I completed my walk in 55 minutes! 4 miles in 55 minutes!!! Of course the cold makes me get moving faster to stay warm.
I hope everyone had a good Easter! I am off to work... Have a good week!

Thursday April 4, 2007

This morning, Amy and I extended our distance. We tried to find a longer route so we will be doing 4 miles. I think Amy was just trying to get me ran over because I talk so much!!! (LOL) We went past our usual turn around not knowing how busy a road it is. We turned around pretty quick. We are going to have to scout out a new route!!! I suggested we walk to my church, Pinelake Baptist, and walk around the huge parking lot.

I hope everyone has a nice Easter. Anyone that would like to come to a great church on Easter (or any Sunday), come join me at Pinelake Baptist Church on Lakeland Drive. We have over 4,000 members! By the way if you think that is a lot of people... then think about how many will be in Heaven!!!! HAPPY EASTER!!!!!

April 4, 2007 Wednesday

My ten hours at work are over and I am headed to the YMCA for my cross training workout. I usually work out before work but I had to go to work early this morning. Good Night, Irene!

Hoofing it in the Humidity

There was no escaping the humidity and heat this morning! Amy and I walked for 30 minutes.
It seemed like I was a piece of chicken under a heat lamp!!! Well... I am off to work... I hope everyone has a good day! I AM A MARATHONER!!!
P.S. Shekerra, I finally learned how to spell your name!!!!

Lifestyle change

Saturday's run was great! I really got a lot of encouragement from soooo many people. Shenek (sorry if I spelled your name wrong!) thank you for rallying me to jog to the fence! I had to, especially since you were way up there in front of me and cheering me on. You really have a lot of spunk for a 19 year old! Suzanne, you always inspire me, I hope I am up and moving like you when I get your age. Amy W. , you always have a friendly smile. Brenda, you are so sweet, you always ask me about my week and seem so determined. Kelvin, you always inspire me to jog. Phil, you also inspire me to jog! Sandra, I missed talking to you Saturday. Christa, thanks for the friendly conversation. Cindy, You remember my name and always speak to me! Amy Walley, Thank you the most for joining this Marathon Makeover with me and sticking with it and encouraging me EVERYDAY!
I also thank all those friendly faces that are so nice to me each Saturday. I just wish I knew each of your names!
Mark, Robin and Scotty thank all of you for this Lifestyle Change opportunity!

I recently ended a 10 year relationship, gained 70 pounds, became a chain smoker and couch potato! BUT THEN... on January 27, 2007, I became a MARATHONER!

Since I became a member of the Marathon Makeover, I have realized that God is really in control of my life. I have met a lot of GREAT people, started eating healthy food, lost 14 pounds, quit smoking, I am no longer a couch potato, gained control of my finances, am looking to buy my own house, I cut my hair for the first time in years.
This Marathon Makeover is a Lifestyle Change! It has made me realize that I deserve to take time out of every day for myself to do something good for me.

Go ahead and say it... Boy did I ever let all my stuff out!!!

YES I DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!