Obviously, I'm very new to this blog thing.......journaling has never been my forte in life (although I'm not sure what really is my forte)....
I'm continuing in my quest for a mini-marathon....but I've done no further running. I have, however, done my spinning classes the last two days. I really need to cut back on spinning and focus on running......my mind isn't there yet, but there's only 4 short months left to train. For some reason I enjoy the intensity of the 45-50 minute spinning ritual I've come to know and love, but don't have the same passion for running. Perhaps it's the fact that my classes are indoors? and running outside is a little cold right now.....and really, treadmill running sucks!
I do need to pass along thanks to my friend for his support....he needs a "number" for the race and he's looking to buy someone's. If you don't know anything about the mini, for several years it has been sold-out at 30,000 runners/walkers/crawlers...and this year, they so kindly upped it to 35,000. Personally, I think they like the entry fees.....
well......here's to the thought of running tomorrow......I really need to get some focus into my life (in many ways....) and start a training program.
perhaps a better note will be posted tomorrow.......
And so it begins......Today is January 2nd....I'm not much of a journaling person, and I don't anticipate many readers to my blogs, but I feel the need to tackle several issues in my life and keep myself moving in the right direction.
I'm turning 40 this month, but I'm ok with that.....I decided to run the Indianapolis Mini Marathon in May. So, how dumb is that? well, I'm not sure if it was the "40 thing" or just the fact I wanted to do it.....but I've never run a race longer than 5 miles...and I've only done 4 races in the last 3 years! This blog will provide me an opportunity to track my progress and if you're reading along, hear me whine and groan about my aging, aching body!
In 2001, over the course of 6 months, I lost 59 pounds through Weight Watchers - all without one ounce of exercise (well, except for exercising food intake control). During 2002 into 2005, I slowly added some pounds (ok, 1/2 of what I lost and then some)....and all while exercising. Well, in March this last year, I focused and am back to where I used to be, but in much better physical condition. I do resistance training, lots of spinning classes, and throw in a run or two. I guess that will be changing to lots of running, with a spinning class or two as I prepare for the "mini".
I will also use this blog to track my spiratual journey....the highs and lows. It took me a long time to come back to my beliefs, and I've learned we're all sinners. My life took a great change in 2003 when I went from church attender to active church member. My family has grown exponentially through church and I consider them all my brothers and sisters in Christ.
Well, with that said.....I'm like everyone else - troubles, temptations, stupid things.....so I have myself an accountability partner that I meet with once a week. We have really grown as friends and Christians. I'm not sure if my partner realizes how much I need his friendship and support - he's a great person and I'm glad he's there for me!
So stay tuned for my whining and elaboration of struggles......I'll give more info on my blog stories as they occur and how I got to do what I do!
Thanks for reading (if I even attracted a souls interest) and stay tuned for some interesting posts!
And for the record.....I started my "mini" training yesterday....a 5 mile run in the 47 degree stiff breeze...and a slow time of 46:11. My goal is 40:00 or less, so I have some to go. I've done it in 42:00....but that was over a year ago......
