Scared Straight!!!

After vacationing and getting settled, I started thinking about running the half marathon. A few weeks ago, I said I would never do it, but now I was actually considering it! Ha! I can't believe it myself! I knew in my head that I could not run the half by myself. I didn't doubt myself doing it, I just knew I needed a partner to run with for motivation. So, I talked to the hubby and told him that I was scared and wasn't sure if I should run it or if I was even ready. He told me that I should do it and that I was ready! So, I knew if he felt like that, I could do it!

Next, I talked to my cuz Cookie and told her how I was afraid to run the Half and I wasn't sure if my friend was going to run it with me anymore. She told me to stay focused and accomplish my own goals. Then she said the words that I wanted to hear! "I will run it with you"!!! Ok, I'm amped up now! So we both signed up and my girlfriend Brandy signed up too!

S/N: We used coupon codes and received 10 dollars off the registration fee!!! Yes, all races cost!

http://www.chicagohalfmarathon.com/


Lets Go

Support System

It really helps when you have a great support system behind you. The hubby has been a tremendous help through  this process. He changed his eating habits, he started working out with me and alone, and helped me when I needed advice on several weight loss methods and different workouts. This worked out great for me, because we both were on the same page and it created an active environment in our home.

In addition, my mom, lil sister in-law, and mother in law would babysit for me when I needed to get runs in during the week. Anytime I called any of them, they were willing to sit with Christian until I was done running. This was great, because I never had to take him out in the hot sun.


It takes a Village

Vacationing and staying on track....

Vegas:

The hubby and I went to Vegas for our friends wedding around the 1st of August! I knew that I needed to stay on track while vacationing, but there wasn't a trail near the time share we stayed in. However, there was a gym located in the hotel. They guys got up every morning and worked out in the hotel gym and so did I! When they hit the floor, I hit the floor with them. Some may call me crazy, but I didn't want to get back tracked and fall off from working out and running. Also, I didn't want to loose track of all the hard work I had done and accomplished....

Memphis:

The following weekend, the hubby and I went to Memphis for another wedding. The hotel we stayed in, gym was under construction, so we couldn't work out like we planned to. So we went to a trail instead and just ran it non-stop. Charles made me run it the whole way without stopping. I struggled, because I'm use to running and walking at the same time. Also, it was unbelievably hot that day! I could barely breathe, but I made it through! Yaaaay me!

`Stay Focused