Run 1

FINALLY!!! One of my resolutions was to get back to running, and I was finally able to do it today! Even better - My hubby got to go with me! Thank goodness for grandparents - my mom sat with Kriegh, after we begged, ya know :)


So... I haven't gone for a run since the NutriRun 5 miler in March of 2011. Needless to say, this "new beginning" was a little tough, but oh so worth it! I think I expected a little more of myself, but while running I realized that I'm doing something a lot of people can't or won't do, so I should be proud of whatever it is that I accomplish during each run.


BEFORE we started running...
I'd thought Mitch and I would go from home to the end of the greenway and back - 4 miles. HHHAAAA!!! No. About 13 minutes into the run, I turned to him and said, "Maybe we should just go for a half hour today." He agreed, although he's one of those who doesn't have to train - he could have taken off from home, run the entire greenway and back, and not been out of breath. (Ridiculous, right?)


The Weather...
It was pretty decent outside - cold, but it's January in Indiana. The sun was wonderful, and I was perfectly comfortable in my capris, Vibram toe shoes, and "running" (for lack of the more technical term) shirt and jacket. Side note : My jacket has thumb holes, and I really think I'd like to hug whoever thought those incredible little deals up!


The Mental Part...
There were definitely some times during this half hour-ish run that I thought to myself, "What the heck am I thinking? I cannot do this!" I quickly tried to remind myself that I hadn't run in almost a year - unless it was to the bathroom while Kriegh was kicking my bladder. Mitch had some tunes on his phone that helped a little, but they definitely weren't your typical running songs. Example? Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy by Big & Rich, and Broken by Seether & Amy Lee, and Alcohol  by Brad Paisley. Music, nonetheless.


The Run...
We did the 2:2 intervals, and I made it through most of them! I did have to walk through 3 run intervals, but I'm still proud!
I have no idea the distance we went - It's Mitch's job to figure that out today. We ran for 30m 46s. Good enough time for my "first" run!


The Rewards!
I'm now enjoying the heat of my home, the stares from my dog, the company of my husband, and the cuddling of my oh-so-sweet, almost-6-week-old little boy :)


Run 1 : Complete!

I'm not sure what that bright thing in the sky is, but it was there while we were running so I took it's picture :)

A little bit of our running view. The Wabash is definitely nothing special, but it was a gorgeous day worth noting! Notice : It is JANUARY in INDIANA. There is no snow. BONUS!

New Goals for a New Year

I can't believe it's 2012 already! Time flew in 2011, but it was a good year - the most life changing thus far. Having our little man toward the end of it made it that much sweeter!


For 2012, I've gone with the majority and set a resolution... I've never been much for the silly things, because let's face it - not many people keep them. I'm hoping that I'm not one of "those" people come March or April! I think my goal(s) are realistic and do-able.

What are they?

1) Get back to running!! A friend of mine persuaded me in early 2011 to give running a try, even if I wasn't that great at it. I did, and I actually kind of like it! (Thanks, Lisa!!!) It's a great feeling to know that I'm bettering my health. I don't have to be fast or finish first. I just want to be healthy enough to run around and play with my son (when he's big enough!) and not feel out of breath, tired, sluggish, etc. I do have one goal for this resolution - to start and FINISH the St. Jude Half Marathon in December of 2012. Wanna join me? Check it out! I have a year to prepare - Here's to it!

2) Daily devotions... This is an area I've ALWAYS struggled with! I've been a Christian since early childhood, and my walk with God has been like everyone else's - up and down. 2011 seemed to be a constant reminder that all I need to do is put my faith and trust in Christ, and He'll get me where I need to be. Easier said than done, right? I'm human. I struggle, stumble, and surely fall, but I'm sure of one thing - I have a Savior who will be there to pick me up, dust me off, and help me get back on that path I so badly need to be on! Devoting time to Him and His word daily is a necessity!

3) De-clutter! 

Ok, ok, ok. This is one of the most popular resolutions. But seriously. I keep everything! When it comes to Kriegh, I don't think I'll succeed here - I already want to keep every item we own if it deals with him! Think I'm kidding? There are mints from my baby shower in his keepsake box. Yes, every item :) For Mitch and I, though, I really want to go through stuff and get rid of some junk that we don't really need. Example : My psychology notes//books//papers from my first 2 years of college. It's been 7 years!

I'm sticking to just 3 for now. If I feel like I'm doing pretty well on them, I'll consider adding a "halfway through 2012" resolution. So here's to a happy, healthy, fun-filled 2012!

Praise God for the memories that will be made and the times that will be shared with good friends, great family, and everyone in between!