Get to Goal
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What origially started at a weight loss/healthy living blog has turned more into a running blog. I started running 5k's in 2003 but since about 2009, became more serious about running. I ran my first marathon in Chicago in October 2011. I have now run a total of 5 marathons and I ultra 50k.
Get to Goal
5y ago
After having my baby, race goals were definitely NOT a priority. Being home for Timmy was my priority. I have still kept up with running in that time but definitely not as extreme as before. Last year I completed one half marathon. I didn't care about my time goal (although we did have a goal in mind as I was running with some friends). Completing my first half marathon post-baby was my goal. It wasn't easy and even being away for my long runs was difficult. I like having "me" time but I still felt guilty. But I finished the half marathon and even got the goal we wanted. So it was a win-win ..read more
Get to Goal
5y ago
*Disclaimer: grab your tissues. Not running related.* Is it sad that I forgot how to even start a new blog post? I couldn't find the button that said "New Post." It's been a hot minute ... a lifetime ... the better part of nine months since I last posted. Let me just say the last 2 years have been rough. Let me step away from the running blog for a minute and get you caught up. As you know from the last couple of posts, I had a baby on July 28, 2017! Yay me! Ha! Actually he is 20 months old (over 1.5 years old) today. He is seriously the most fun baby/toddler/kid ever! And the most hard ..read more