NWM 26.2

Week 8 of training for the Nike Women,s Marathon in San Francisco in October! Pretty amazing that I got chosen, at random, to run a full marathon. Although, I am not quite certain what I got myself into ;) I have been very dedicated and excited about the race. With that said, there are times when it can be a little overwhelming. I did trip and fall about 3 weeks ago and have been recovering since. Am doing well now, and in fact, will have run 26 miles in 4 days this week!

Eeekkk....only 10 more weeks of training!

Ok, I am going to Apply

So there's this race....


To be a Medtronic Global Hero would be an amazing honor and I am hoping I get chosen!!

Although, that is quite a long shot considering the race is global and only 25 applicants are selected, but with that said, I am super PUMPED!!

Here is some add'l info just in case you are curious about the details......

 

Happy Spring!

Current things I am lusting over.....

Michael Kors rose gold watch

Lauren's Hope.com trendy diabetes awareness bracelet

Nike LunarElite running shoes

Happy Spring Shopping!

Ran 3.5 miles yesterday morning before work, great run but my breathing was not 100% since I have been sick this past week. 

Am aiming for a 5-miler today, it is a little cooler out which may help my breathing.

Then off to get my massage!

I'm BaCk!!

Well it's been too long!! I just got back from Cozumel w/some of my best friends in the world. So amazing how after so many years we can all still come together and interact like not a day has gone by since our last conversation. I will say I miss that living down here now.

Will update more later, Mike is out of town and left me with some sweet gifts, one being a homemade CD from him with a compilation of songs and I am now attempting to decode the message. How kind is he?! And some beautiful pink roses, a bottle of pinot grigio (my fav!) and a massage for tomorrow! I am one lucky girl :D I have had a few medical things going on lately and he wanted me to relax when he was away this weekend. 

Let me count the ways......

I'm off to Wilmington this morning! The NC Battleship Half Marathon is tomorrow morning. Hoping that all my training pays off and I can set a PR.

I have been running through my check list all morning, since the temperatures have dropped dramatically in the last 48 hours, I feel like I should have some back up clothes in case needed.

Well wish me good thoughts tomorrow, as luck cannot pull me through this one ;)

And let's pray my Omnipod Insulin Pump doesn't decide to fall off at mile 4 like it usually does.

Here's to a slow & steady race....


Off to eat some yummy protein pancakes Mike made!

And So It Begins

Well I can happily say I have started training for my second Half Marathon! Just a few days into it and I am now remembering why I invested in new running shoes. My hopes are to excel in finishing and set a PR. I hope to finish in 2:10 but that shaves a good 10 minutes off my time during the Thunder Road Half Marathon in Charlotte. Quite the hilly excursion!

I can say, with good intent, that I never imagined my body would be able to pull me through such a rigorous event, but I was quite impressed with the completion upon crossing the finish line. Not what i had imagined as far as time & pace go, however, I need to just let it go.