2 HALF MARATHONS IN 5 DAYS........

WHEW!!!!  I just completed 2 HALF marathons, YES - 13.1 miles within 5 days and I bumped up another moon level with Half Fanatics!  I am not sure where all of this energy is coming from, but let it keep coming.  I am feeling really good right about now and excited to see what 2014 has in store for me.  BOY 3 years ago, I wouldn't have never thought I would be doing this right now.  Very very proud of myself and all of my accomplishments.  I have 1 more to go this year and I pray that it all goes well.  So folks, stay tuned to see what my 2014 schedule will be looking like!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

 HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!!!!

 

Well, I finished the race after being up most of the night cooking.  It was a great race, did the galloway method (1:1) intervals with my friend and we finished right at 2:50!  I wasn't even expecting to do that because we were doing so much talking, lol.  Anways, now I can eat up some food, have me some wine, chocolate cake and sleep!  I hope you all have a great holiday. 

 

 

SO much to do today and to prepare for my next half on Thanksgiving......

This is going to be a short blog, but it's the day before Thanksgiving and I have to cook for Thanksgiving!  I am at work right now just thinking about how I can leave early so I can get home cook, get my things laid out for the race and then rest my feet so I can make it through the race.  I kind of signed up for this race last minute because I figured if I run Thanksgiving morning, I won't feel so guilty about eating all the food I am cooking and the sweets which I love.  Plus, this race is NOT for time, just to finish and have fun.  I am running it with a new found friend, I met her at the Allstate 13.1 back in October so this should be great.  Will report back tomorrow, IF I have time.

Looking to even out the year with 12 half marathons.....now how to fit it in......

Well I looked at all of my races this year and realized that I am going to end the year with an ODD number!  I really need to find another half by December 31st, BUT it's not looking too good considering that the NY/NYE double race is sold on on NYE and that's really the only day I would need.  Well I put in to be on the wait list because I may get lucky and get a spot.  If not, then I won't feel bad about it because I have a lot to be thankful for.  It would be nice to end with 12, but again, I won't harp on it!!!!  Any ideas out there, post below....let me know.  I am considering driving to OK, AR, NM or AZ since I have friends/family in all of those areas.  What to do?????

1 day post race and.........

As I reflect back on yesterday, it really was a great race for me.  I not only felt good on the inside and out, but I helped a new found friend finish AND I got my well deserved Half Fanatic bling!  I am feeling really good and ready to rock the next half which is on Thanksgiving.  I really thank GOD for the ability to be able to run all of these races.  Earlier this year, I would hesitate to do 2 halfs so close, but now I don't even think about it and get it done.  Just sitting here reflecting on how good he has been to me.  To allow me to run all of these races which compared to alot of my friends, isn't a lot, but in my eyes it's way more than I would have ever done in the past.  Feeling inspired and feeling really good about myself! 

 

 

Williams Route 66 Marathon & Half Fanatic gathering!!!!

What can I say!!!!  This was one of my all time favorite races.  From the HF/MM support, to the positive energy the entire weekend, to meeting new people and making new friends, finally meeting people I talked to through the group page and of course the weather (it was freezing)....I just had a great time and will be going back in 2014 for sure.  Below you will see the big group picture and although I didn't get to meet every single person individually, the ones I did meet were great! 

 

Half Fanatic & Marathon Maniac Group Pic



It's a ritual for me to always lay out my clothes, double check them, make any corrections and take a picture the night before my races.  This is something that I have always done and it keeps me in line!  I will never change this process!!!!



Race Day Gear


Oh this girl right here!!!! Mz. Doni.....oh how I love her spirit. This was my first time meeting here and sharing a similar experience with her. I wouldn't trade it for the world. She was just awesome and made me feel like we have been friends forever! I tell you, GOD sure has placed some wonderful people in my life through this running thing and I truly am grateful for that. She is my twin, especially when it comes to taking pictures and just acting a fool! It's all about having fun!

 

More race day pics.............................ENJOY!!!!

Half #9 is about to go down......

Well tomorrow I will run the Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa, OK and it's gonna be a cold one!  It's going to be colder than the KC Marathon,  but I am well prepared this time.  So this is what I'm wearing this time around...

-Nike Long Sleeve Blk thumb hole shirt, dri fit for sure

-Nike long fitted pants, keeps you warm

-UA tights under the Nike pants

-Half Fanatic Diva Shirt,  dri fit

-UA insulated long sleeve jacket with insulated hood.

-Nike insulated gloves

-Hand warmers!

-UA wick black crew socks

-dri wick and warm insulated socks

-Saucony A5s!!

-Insulated shoe/toe covers

-Head band for ears

-Race Belt with all my goodies

-Garmin

-Road ID....pink

-Earphones and of course my phone!

Ok.....I am more than ready....I will need the layers because it's suppose to be in the upper 20s.  Lets get it and get that medal.  Will report back.