Yes, I’m alive. I’ve been in a funk….sorry! Just when I think life is calming down….it DOES NOT! We’ve had family in town and staying at our house all week for a funeral. It’s been fun to see everyone, but I’ve been AWOL. My diet has consisted of eating whatever the group’s been eating or whatever is quick and easy. I’ve also been exercising whenever I can fit it in!! (a few short runs and some quick trips to the gym!) ***************** I have been super duper busy, stressed and CrAzY!!! I find that when I’m super duper busy, stressed, Continue Reading…
Refocusing…
I’ve been wanting to hop on here and do a quick blog post for days!!! We’ve been crazy and I’m worried that this “crazy” is the new “normal.” Eeeek. However, the kids are back in school. I love them very much, but…. WAHOOO! I get to have a somewhat organized and scheduled life again. Phewwww. With this new found organization and schedule, I’m feeling particularly motivated. I’ve been somewhat of a morning person too!! Gasp, I know! Since my 12 year old is in Junior High now, I have to wake him up at 6:30. That might not sound all Continue Reading…
Be Empowered!
Sorry guys, I’ve been a little MIA… *********************** I just dropped off my 12 year old for his first day of Middle School this morning!! I’m kind of freaking out. Time flies, ya know??? It seems like he was just a little baby a few years ago…and I feel like I was just in Middle School a few years ago!!?? How does that happen?! !?!?!?!?!!!! I guess it’s just another reminder that I need to seize the day and get a handle on my health and my life before I’m a little old lady, huh. *********************** I have always valued Continue Reading…
Excuses, excuses!
Are you “guilty” of or have you ever been “guilty” of any of the following…. Avoiding getting your picture taken or hiding behind someone in a picture because you don’t like how you look. Avoiding the gym because you’re embarrassed about how you look. Not running/exercising outside because you’re embarrassed about how you look. Avoiding get-togethers with friends because you’ve “let yourself go”…. Hanging onto an old pair of jeans that are too small because “someday” you will fit into them again. Not getting on the scale because, well….reality bites. Eating a whole (insert favorite indulgent food here) because you’re Continue Reading…
I’m Baaaack!!
Well, I’m back from a wonderfully long weekend of running and little sleep! I had such a great time running the Epic Relay race! I’ll give you a quick recap of my weekend… Friday: Woke up at 4:30 AM to get ready for the race 7:15 AM–Ran my first leg (7.39 miles) and I felt so so so good! I averaged an 8:45/mile pace including a couple quick hydrating and Gu stops. Took a short (but very refreshing) 1 1/2 hour nap on a church lawn in a sleeping bag. 6:30 PMish–Ran my second leg (4.67 miles). It was my Continue Reading…
Getting Ready to RUN!!
I have to make this quick because I am a crazy lady. We are getting ready and excited to run our relay race this weekend! Woo Hoo!! It’s called the Epic Cache-Teton Relay. It’s a 12 person, 200+ mile relay race from Logan, UT to Jackson, WY. It should be fun! I am the 1st runner so it will be fun to kick it off! I am running a total of 17.5 miles. My longest “leg” is first (which I’m very glad about); it is 7.39 miles. I just hope I feel good and strong and that my body cooperates! Continue Reading…