2 years later

2 crazy years ago today I decided that I was going to run a half marathon. What was I thinking :-)? Lets recap that day! I had on the wrong shoes, was wearing capris in hot humid weather, didn't know the proper way to fuel, and my training was half way! So, lets just say it was an interesting run! One that I finished, loved, and will never forget! It's impossible to forget that moment of crossing the finish-line knowing you just did something you never even dreamed of! Something I never even thought I was capable of doing!

Welcome to present day! I have now run 8 half marathons, 1 marathon, and countless others for a total of over 50 races. I have realized that my body can do so much more than I ever believed and that I can work and be better and stronger than I ever wanted to believe! Over 100lbs later and countless miles I have gone from running a 2:42 half marathon to best time of 1:44. Today I ran around a 1:51- no PR but I can be nothing but proud. I'm two weeks away from my second marathon and am a better runner than I ever imagined. I now wear the proper shoes, capris only in winter :), and I know how to fuel. I've learned so much about myself in these two years! Through all the sweat- lots of sweat, tons of tears, blisters, and chaffing I have come to know that running is an outlet for me. It's as much physical as mental and something I hold so dear!! I am thankful for each mile!