Weekend update

Okay, I kinda forget to get on here this weekend.  My 6 mile walk was a success!  I did it in 1:48.  My knee had a few moments where it got a little angry, but it wasn't too bad and it always went away.  My knee was a bit tender yesterday, so I did 45 minutes of Zumba.  I'm going to start alternating my run/walks and zumba days so that I have some good cross training in there.  Now time for me to go do some laundry.  Hoping it will warm up a little this afternoon for our walk/run, and that the rain is done for the day.

Day 10

Well, so much for doing zumba today.  It felt so nice out this morning that I decided I had to go outside.  So we did another walk.  2 miles in 40 minutes.  We took it easy, no running and my knee handled it pretty well.  Tomorrow we may do a little of both to change it up a little.  

Had a great day.  Ky got a package today that contained a medal for her race last weekend.  It was very unexpected, but totally awesome!.  And to make the day even better, her dance evaluation went wonderful and she is moving up into the older ballet class!  The instructor says that she NEEDS to be in that class.  She followed along perfectly and never missed a beat.  She did just as well as everyone else even though she is now the youngest, and the smallest, girl in the class.  Watching her on the bar was a little funny.  While the bar hit everyone else at the upper abdomen, it hit Ky at the shoulder, but she did awesome.  I'm so proud of her!

Keeping it up

We did 2 miles in 36 minutes today.  My knee is protesting some today, so I have it elevated with ice on it. I even had someone ask me if this was a New Year's Resolution, and I was happy that I could say that this started before that and that I had a race coming up!  I'm feeling great and tomorrow it is supposed to rain so we will do Zumba and it will change things up and lower the stress on my knee before my 6 miles this weekend.  Kiddo starts back at dance tonight and tomorrow she gets evaluated to move up from the mini-ballet to regular ballet 1.  Now we just need to take baths before time to leave.

Day 8

Today the kid and I did 2 miles in 37 minutes.  I feel great and this weekend I make my first attempt at doing 6 miles.  Found out last night that I may be going to a Mardi Gras ball, I'll find out later this week if its going to happen.  Ky and I will do another 2 miles tomorrow since its supposed to rain Thursday and Friday.  Tomorrow I will check for more job openings again too.  I'm feeling awesome and happy and I thank God for His blessings.  My job is coming and I know that it is him that has given me this new love for running and fitness.  Tonight, I have some half-marathon training guides to look over.  My bestie and I are going to try and make the Rock 'n Roll Savannah Half-Marathon our first one.  That gives us 10 months to prepare.  I think we can do it.  We'll have to start saving up the money now too so that we can afford the gas and hotel on top of the race fees.  Even with all of this on my mind, I feel everything is the way it is supposed to be and I feel God's grace shining down on me.  It is a truly amazing feeling.

The Greatest Friend in the World!

I have the greatest friend in the world.  She knows that I have been working hard at this running thing and has been encouraging me almost daily to stick with it and not give up.  Tonight she agreed to run a half-marathon with me in the fall.  She is the most amazing person and I love her like she were my own sister.  She has been there for me since we met almost 4 years ago and our friendship has only grown stronger.  She is a true blessing from God.  I love her and her family so much and I look forward to running with her in my first Half-Marathon ever!!!!

Feeling Awesome!

Today was a great day.  Ky and I did a 2 mile walk.  It took us 40 minutes, but then we didn't run.  I felt great when I got home.  Mom also gave me part of my birthday present early, my registration for the Mardi Pardi 10K!!!!!  So so excited!  She is a little concerned about how well my knee will handle the distance.  I injured it several years ago and its something I have to keep an eye on.  I have a month to get ready, I've already done a 5K and I could have kept going so I welcome the challenge.  My flower will be in soon, so I will get to show it off at this race too!  The race is a week before my birthday!

A Very Awesome Weekend

Had an awesome weekend at the Mississippi Blues Marathon!  Mom ran the half and did amazing, finishing in 3 hours!  Was happy to be there cheering her on.  I felt left out a bit since I was the only one not running out of the 3 of us.  My daughter ran the 1 mile kid's marathon. I ran along with her to cheer her on, and she finished in under 15 minutes!  But still, the only one who doesn't have a MS Blues race bib for my scrapbook.  After her race, we walked around until Mom finished, then walked around some more until Marathon Mitch finished.  After lunch, burgers (I know what you're thinking, but we were in a hotel), my daughter and I went to see the dinosaur exhibit at the Natural Science Museum.  I will be running this Half-Marathon next year!  It was just so exciting!

We got home this afternoon and have been enjoying a great day relaxing.  I made some delicious turkey and spinach meatballs for dinner.  My mom and daughter loved them and I think this is something that I will make more often.  I'm now enjoying my quiet time.  Just finished my 30 minutes of Wii yoga and strength training.  

My next race will be the Mardi Pardi 10K/5K.  Not sure which I will be doing yet.  Next weekend I'm going to see how my knee handles doing 6 miles.  I know I can do the 5K, but I'd love to tackle the 10K.  Its close to my birthday and mom ordered me my own flower from the Fellow Flowers (http://fellowflowers.com/) as part of my birthday present, so I will have it to wear at the race.  I'm really excited.  So whether I get anything more than just a shirt, I'll still be having a blast.  I'll probably get beads too since it is the Saturday before Mardi Gras!  Can't wait!  

I also discovered that I have actually lost weight since my first race at the end of November. I wore the same pants that I had worn that day and they fit much better!  So super exciting!  More to come later, about to start reading Running for Mortals by Bingham and Hadfield.