In June 2011 I decided to partake in a journey that would change my life in ways that I could not imagine.

Running.

Heavier than I had ever been, I decided to stop playing games with myself, with my life. If I continued on the path I was on, I would be unhappy for the rest of my life. I have two beautiful little girls that deserve to have their mother around for many many many years. I want to make them proud. I want to teach them to be healthy, active, happy. I signed up for my first ever 5k, Oct 15, 2011. I downloaded the C25k app on my phone, and after summer vacation, I hit the road. At 208 lbs.

Fast forward to August 2014. Heavier than I even was before, and stopped running. Time to stop making excuses and get serious!

Friday, December 30, 2011

2011 Recap & 2012 Goals!

I began running in August 2011 after signing up for the Baltimore Running Festival 5k. My deadline was Oct 15th 2011. Since then, I have fallen in love with running and will continue this journey even further in 2012.

2011 Races
BRF 5k ~ 29:17
CHS Turkey trot 5k ~ 29:59
Celtic Solstice 5 mile ~ 48:38.

Total miles ran in 2011 ~ 143.5 miles.
Fastest mile ~ 8:58 (Mile 5 during celtic solstice)

I am not a believer in resolutions. I am a goal setter, and a goal achiever. I have some major goals for 2012.

Half Marathon ~ May 6, 2012
FULL Marathon ~ October 13, 2012

There will be many other races in between, and many training miles. In 2012 I will become stronger and faster. I will accomplish my goals!

First race of the year will be the Penguin Pace 5k ~ Feb 5, 2012. I feel this will "get me back in the saddle" after taking it easy over the holidays.

Happy New year!!!!!
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