One month

One month from today, I'll be running the Zooma Annapolis Half Marathon! Eep! I haven't been as successful with my goals so far for the race, but I'm feeling ok about things. I haven't lost the amount of weight I wanted to and at this point I won't. I can still lose some, but not be where I wanted to be by race day. I've been working on lifting more and trying to incorporate more core. I got back problems people. Need that core solid!

I haven't been getting in my weekday runs as much as I should. I haven't kept up with all my hill repeats. I haven't always gone to the gym at night.

The positive is I still have a month to change things around. I have 8 miles this weekend. I'm looking into TRX classes at my gym next week (they are doing demos to determine interest). Hubby and I are still working on lifting and core. I start a new program tomorrow called Creative Change Bootcamp, which I'm hoping to delve into my food issues.

So, one month til Z day! I'm still chasing that PR. I'm still chasing a strong run. Here's to a fantastic May!


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One month from yesterday (Because I lost track of dates)

One month from yesterday, March 18th, I will be crossing the finish line at the Anthem Half Marathon part of the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon weekend and receiving the above medal.  Not only is it a medal, but it is a bottle opener and has a lovely Shamrock charm.  They think big down there at Virginia Beach! 

Oh and did I mention, I will also be receiving a hat and this

Because it's the 40th anniversary of the race, they decided to do something special.  Usually they give a finisher t-shirt, so this year they upped the ante and are giving out sweat shirts.  Sweet!  I have never heard of a race that gives so much away to the runners.  So looking forward to rocking it all!

Yesterday I got in a 9.5 mile run.  Felt good.  These long runs (over 5 miles) always have me dreading them.  I know why.  It takes me forever to run them.  Most people could run their 9.5 miles much faster than my two hours and eleven minutes.  It takes me an entire morning to get them in.  But, I know they are important.  And as much as I dread them, I know they are important.  I know they are necessary.  So I run them.  I spend hours on the road, but I run them. 

So less than 30 days from now I'll have crossed the finish line and enjoying the post-race party on the beach.  It'll be a great day!