The Years Fly....

My oldest, Shayla, is entering the 12th grade in the fall. ( I know, I don't look old enough, do I ;-) )  She is scheduled to graduate in June of 2013. It doesn't even seem possible, these years have flew by. I can still remember the day she was born and her first night home, so clearly; and many other milestones. As I get older, I am enjoying the little things even more. Luckily, I get to do this five times!!!  ♥

Today, we attended a ceremony where she was recognized for her high GPA, a 4.3, she is at the top of her class. Last time, I checked, she was #13 in her class. I never did this well in school.

Shayla is also an artist. She made this artwork for one of her favorite teachers, as an end of the year gift.

She was also honored at the Dali Museum a few months back, for this artwork.

Needless to say, I am proud of her accomplishments. I hope that she continues with her success and becomes a positive, productive, self sufficient adult.

Back to Running....

I was out of the running game, for the last three months, from an injury. It is crazy how much I missed running. This is my third run since my injury, and I am slowly coming back. It wasn't very long, but you gotta start somewhere. I am willing to put in the effort again, I have two halves ( 13.1 miles ) at the end of the year and may even further my goal to a full marathon ( 26.2 miles ); it may be on the bucket list. I'll keep you posted on that, later in the year.

Challenge workout #2- Running

Challenge Accepted!

Five workouts each week in the month of June. I did start a little earlier, because, I am OCD like that and couldn't start on a Friday.

I wasn't very excited to do this workout, but I did it! And, of course, I felt great afterwards. This challenge will keep me accountable, so I can reach my first goal; to get my body conditioned for my upcoming half marathon training.

 

Challenge workout #1-  Elliptical.

June Challenge!

I'm in, are you?

Sounds like a great way to kick start your way back into exercising, and you get a free bumper sticker; if you're into that :)

Any type of exercising is okay, just get moving!!! This will get me back into training and conditioning my body for upcoming marathons!

Click on link below for more information and to download your calendar.

Another Mother Runner Challenge!!!

Quick & Simple Update!

WOW, I am such a slacker!
Okay, I am really back...

What have I been doing?
Had another baby and ran in three half marathons and walked one half marathon, I'll get into that.

I had this precious baby boy, Marlin, 6-23-11. He has completed our family, even though I could have had more if time and money weren't an issue.

 It's coming up on his first birthday! What a year it has been! So blessed to have him here, along with my other four amazing children.

Running:

I ran my first half marathon, Women's Half in Saint. Petersburg, FL, in 2 hours 44 minutes. I have always wanted to be a runner, I did this one on a whim with little training.

I ran my second half, which I'm most proud of, Rock-N-Roll half in Saint. Petersburg, FL, in 2 hours and 15 minutes. I had trained better for this half marathon.

I ran my third half, Disney Princess in Orlando, FL, in 2 hours and 16 minutes. I ran with some girlfriends and had a great time. This race was very crowded and I ended up getting an injury.

I walked my fourth half, Iron Girl, in Clearwater, FL, in 3 hours and 25 minutes . I had to walk this half as I was still injured, but I wanted the medal. Not only do I love to run, but I love race bling!!!

Women's Half- Nov. 20th, 2011

Rock-N-Roll Half- Feb. 12th, 2012

Disney Princess Half- Feb. 26th, 2012

Iron Girl- April 22nd, 2012

That is a quick and simple update, for now! :)