February 2013: The Journey

I have been very busy the last few months, but I'm getting my running in. We have had sick kids, snow, and training for work, but I am usually up by 4:30 and out the door within minutes. I have reached the 4 mile mark. I'm trying to take my time increasing mileage so I don't hurt myself.

I ran my second Heart and Sole 5K last weekend and had a blast. I manage to hit a 30:39 time with an average pace of 9:38 minute mile. per Garmin anyhow. I forgot to hit my stop button right away so I know I was slightly faster. The next few days afterwards I felt it. The ache was in my back, hamstrings, quads, and shoulders. I physically pushed myself out of my comfort zone, and I liked it. I had a blast there and met some great people.  Last years heart and Sole I netted a 31:53.  I managed to shave a minute plus off.  Yea me!

I am going to keep pursuing my goal of getting myself into a healthy place. It is amazing how much life tries to knock you down. We just have to get back up, brush off the dirt, and keep trucking. The obstacles we face are just that, obstacles. they aren't meant to stop us, rather to make us figure out a way to get over them. They slow us down, but we keep moving.

Heart and Sole 2013

I write this blog to empty some of my mind, heart, and soul so people can understand why I'm the way I am. I also hope to let people know it's okay to feel down, we just have to keep our heads up and push forward. I came from a point where I could run, but didn't and if I had to run I hated. I took advantage of an ability that so many don't have.  After my accident medical doctors didn't know if I would be able to run ever again. Now I get upset if I can't get a run in for the day. Anything is possible. We can't let someone tell us we can't do anything and we shouldn't limit ourselves on someone else's say so.

Heart and Sole 2012

I am excited to say that today, 2/16/13 I ran 4.61 miles.  This is my longest run this year and I haven't seen this distance in quite some time.



Here are my stats for the last 30 days:

Miles: 35.68 miles

Time: 7.5 hours

Calories: 6,240