Double Digits

Depsite the CRAZY stuff that happened at home when I was running.  I did it.  I ran 10.0 miles.  I did it.  I am so proud of myself. Now I know I can do 13.1. I ran some hills today and did pretty well.  My slowest miles are the middle ones.  I know that I could have pushed harder and maybe next week my 11 miles I will push harder.  Maybe I will do it faster.  Or maybe I will be just happy that I did it,   

My biggest concern was that I would not be able to complete the race in the time frame that I had.  But as I told Lee today in order for me not to finish the race in the time allowed I would have to be walking and stopping to pick flowers.  

I have started drinking a gallon of water a day,  The change has been amazing.  I feel so much better, 

Frustration: despite a series of longer runs I still haven't lost as much weight as one would have hoped. 

But this isn't about losing weight,  It is about.....still not sure. 

One Month to go

Not sure why I don't do work outs more in between my runs.  But I did a work out video today and I feel great. 

One month to the half marathon.  I am kind of freaking out.  Okay really freaking out.  What ever made me think I could do this?  I know I can.  I just have to really think positive and just do it. 

I was so frustrated when I stepped on the scale a few days ago.  My weight just isn't dropping like I want.  I still have 10-15 pounds before I am where I want to be.  But I am healthier and stronger then I was and that is far more important then a number on the scale.

Family and Time

One of the mom's in my MOPS group posted a link to Focus On the Family podcast.  So I downloaded a few of them.  I don't agree with everything they preach but the one I listened to tonight was amazing.  Just what I needed to hear.  It made the time I was running go faster then normal.  It was about being a mom who is stressed all the time. 

Also thanks to the kids telling me I could and should run faster and Lee telling me that if my lungs aren't burning I am not running fast enough I ran one of my fastest time per mile tonight.  I didn't go as far as I planned to go but running late and at dark sometimes creeps me out and I don't do my whole run. 

My weight loss is at a stand still and I am beyond frustrated.  Despite (for the most part) cutting out soda and juices and running more I can get to where I want to be. 

My kids push me to do better

The kids have been asking to run with me for a while now.  I usually run when they are in bed so I have never let them.  But last night I took the older kids with me.  It was great.  I didn't run as far as I would have liked but running with the kids made the time go so much faster and in fact gave me a much faster time. 

One more month until the half.  I am so not ready.  Not even close.  But I am going to try it.  I am going to cross the finish line.  At what time I am not sure yet.  :)

Amazing run

Heartbreaking  day at work.  Kids shouldn't die.  Nearly three hours of dealing with police investigations and emotional family.  

Came home at 12:30 am and went for a run.  Best time ever.  My  Neighbors are creepy.   Really creepy 

Booked hotel for the race.  Scared but my sister said it is better to have tried and failed then to never tried.  

Drinking lots more water feeling better about life.  Feeling better about the race.