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Sunday, September 28, 2008

Final weeks

Hi everyone,

It has been a while since I've posted something, so here goes. We'll have to catch up. Two weekends ago I ran my first 20 miles as painful as it was I was very proud of myself especially because I sprinted the last mile. I am going to Chicago with confidence but not arrogance. 26 miles can really make a person humble. So I am proceeding with caution. Last week I started cutting back on the long runs and ran 16 miles. Yesterday, I ran 5.5 miles. It is amazing how now 5 or 6 or even 7 miles is a piece of cake. My goal for this week is to run 5 miles three days and on Saturday maybe 6 0r 7 miles. I am going to the Orthopedic specialist just to check out my knees. I feel good and everyone says I look good but I'd like to lose another 10 pounds. I've lost 15 pounds already.

I have to say that running has become a passion and a love for me. I feel great out there with my I-pod and me. I am definitely going to stick with this. It won't be easy during the winter months but I have to stay motivated. I only pray that I can do this for a very long time.

1 comment:

Kate said...

That's great! Ideally, I'd love to lose about 80 lbs to bring me to the weight I was in high school. Gosh. Stating it that way really makes me feel huge!
Good luck!

Journey to the Marathon

Journey to the Marathon
In the beginning..

In March I decided to join my Pastor and others to run the Chicago Marathon.

That's how it got started. I said yes, yes to the Marathon and raise money for World Vision. World Vision assists children and their families. I joined Team World Vision to do my part in helping these children and their families who are dying in Africa due to malnourishment, unclean water, illness and other devasting causes. I started training in March of 2008. That's me at the gym trying to get in shape.

5K run on March 31, 2008

5K run on March 31, 2008
My first official run after my decision

This is in early July

This is in early July
I needed a picture for my webpage

today, four months later after the decision..

today, four months later after the decision..
I'm going strong