Running, being a girl mom, changing lives.
Life is hard! I have reflected over the past few weeks and have realized the month of April has been a struggle for me for years. This year is no exception but now I've made the realization and I am working on it. My runs are down. My step counts are down. I have not … Continue reading Let’s Be Real
Water. It is my drink of choice. I kicked my sod a addiction a while ago. I rarely ever have a soda these days. It is mostly Water. I also enjoy a cup of coffee every day. Drinking water daily has pushed over into other areas of my life. My 4 year old loves water … Continue reading
Ahh April 1st. Mostly jokes. The birthday of the US Navy Chiefs. A new month is full of possibilities. This is a time for reflection and setting goals. My goals for this month are to write more and to find a new race to train for. I am planning to do a few 5ks and … Continue reading New Month, New Goals
I did it. I am now part of the club of people that have run a half marathon. I am two days out and I am so proud of myself. I am sore but mostly a good sore. I ran the Race to the Cave half marathon in Woodville, Alabama. The course was beautiful and … Continue reading My 1st Half Marathon
It is finally here! My half marathon is on Sunday. My goal is to finish. This is my first one and I just want to cross the finish line. My prep this week is to focus on keeping my body moving and fueled. I want to stay moving but I am not trying to run … Continue reading Race Week
My half marathon is coming fast. But before we get there I need to get back on track with my training plan. I have kept myself moving, but my head has not been in it. I know that I will finish my half marathon. I have no doubt about that. I can do it. Overcoming … Continue reading Obstacles
What can you do to improve yourself in 2021? There seem to be an endless amount of posts listing all the things you can do to improve yourself and everyone just slaps the new year on it. I feel like this is a recycled post. I will admit I have looked at several. The one … Continue reading 6 Things to Do in 2021 to Improve Your Life
Family self-care is not something that I see a lot of people talking about. Maybe they don't call it that. I really think that should be a thing. Maybe it is and I just don't have the right name for it. Here's how I see family self-care: everyone has their own time, parents/partners/grandparents/adults have time … Continue reading Family self-care
Being a mom is great. I have gotten away from talking about that part of my life here. I have focused on my fitness journey for the last month or more. Fitness and self-care are very important. However, being a mom is amazing. My sweet girl is 4 and a powerhouse. She loves learning. I … Continue reading Reading routines
Last week was a rough week for me in the workout and nutrition realm. I was exhausted and I just wasn't into it. I did get on the treadmill and get something in every day. I met my step goal every day, but I really wasn't feeling it at all. That is all in the … Continue reading Choose you
