One year and 16 races later!!!

One year and 16 races later

Today marked the one year anniversary for my running!! I can not believe I have been running and trying to get healthy for a year now! I ran my 5k today 11mins and a few seconds faster than one year ago!! I have found a love for running and the thrill of beating myself. 

Lots of things have happened in the past year. I was trying to figure out the best way to sum everything up and what goals to make for the next year. I am going to start with the amazing things that have happened this past year.

-started running

- ran 16 races- when I always said I hated running

-lost over 50 lbs

-took over 11minutes off of my 5K time

-worked out at least 2 times a week all year

-made some amazing friends through out this journey who are so supportive and positive in my life. I have let go off people that are negative and not looking out for what is best for me. I now have people in my life that are here for me and willing to go the distance with me! Thanks to each and every one of you. I do not know where I would be with out you. Actually I do know where I would be….slow, unhappy, and 50lbs heavier.

-realized that so much of this battle is emotional and that mind over matter is key!

So what is to come in the next year?? Well here are a few things that I am hoping to accomplish!

-I want to run 2 half marathons

-I want to run 20 races

-I want to lose another 30 pounds- That darn scale will say 150-155!!!

-I want to run one race so both of my parents can see me

-Run a Warrior Dash! 

here are two pictures- the top on is one year ago and the second one is today- one year later :-) 

This post is dedicated to every person that has believed in me and said that I can do this! I have the greatest people in my life and am so blessed by them! Having people believe in me is part of what keeps me going! Thank you to all of you! (Crystal for putting up with me and telling me I can when I wanted to say I couldn't, Sharon for telling me I can do this and sharing your story when I needed it more than you will ever know, Nichole for showing me a love for running and making me part of your family, Leslie for your positive attitude and Jazz hands, Kerri for always complimenting me and making me feel so good even when I may not see a difference in the mirror, Amy for listening to me for years about everything, Jill for loving me like a sister I never had and always cheering me on, and last but not least Ron for kicking my butt weekly and pushing me to the limits!) I love and appreciate you all for your individual strengths and positive influence you have on my life! I look forward to what this next year will bring in your life and mine!