I did it!

I finished my half marathon! And got to run through the zoo while doing it! 

On race day I just had a positive attitude. I really wasn't completely feeling it but, of course, I wanted to finish what I started. I'M GLAD I DID! 

I quit training in March, I was so burnt out.  Then a week before the race I had gotten sick. Two days prior I went to the doctor and got some good stuff just to help me through.  At the starting line I was saying to myself to just do what I can and I was thinking I'll never do this again but, just be glad to check it off my bucket list.  By the finish line, I was crying because I felt I had accomplished something so big (for me). Near the end I was thinking I could do one of these again! Too funny! 

Now that a little time has passed, I'm not sure I'll do another yet but, so happy at my achievement. 

I am now focusing on other fitness activities like yoga & a powerflex class at my gym. I'm loving classes they keep me motivated. 

8 mile day

6 miles today

 

My fitbit is saying I took over 16,000 steps. I really am surprising myself with this goal of mine. Less than a moth ago I was excited about a 12,000 step day. Today was a 6-mile run. I walked most of it. Because it snowed, I went to the gym & used the treadmill which is like torture. You'd think I would've ran to get it over with but no. I read my book to pass the time.

2013 Running Challenges

In 2013 I have decided to start something new:

13 in 2013 is a running challenge I've joined. I need to run 13 races of any variety this year. They can be virtual runs as well. 

I am so inspired by my friend Brandi and her blog Thin after twins. She is doing these and I am ready to get back into shape. Last year was quite the year so after reading Brandi's post I decided this is my year!

I also signed up for 5 by the 5th another challenge I found because of Brandi. I just need to run five races by June 2013.

And, to top it off I am going to run in  the Colfax half marathon on May 19th! I  just completed my second week of training for this 17-week program. It is official I am signed up and paid for to run this so, here we go! Oh, Um I get to run through the zoo! I'm so excited!

I have signed up for this Game Day 5K on Super Bowl Sunday as well. I need to get these runs in and need little ones along the way as I train for the half marathon. Wow! I can't believe I'm doing this, I might be crazy! 

What a day!

I exceeded my exceptions today for sure!

I ran 5 miles this morning as a part of my training for a half marathon. Yes, a half marathon! I'll be running it in May. I'm excited yet nervous about the whole thing. I need a goal. So, here we go!