"baby I'm gone be ya motivation"

The weather has been beautiful!!!!! I have seriously spent hours outside almost everyday that I am off. Between gardening, neighborhood walks, and allow my kids backyard time we have been in heaven. I found my "metal" from doing the mud run last year and it is part of my motivation to get back to running. I really want to do a Disney 5k next year and a few other races in between. Most of all, I just want to enjoy be mobile outside without a vehicle. Lol there is so much peace an relaxation just going for a walk. It is a huge stress reliever for me.
I am not doing the couch25k program this time around. I really just want to go at my own pace.

I discovered the app "mapmyrun" and this has also served as inspiration. I love tracking my progress. Last year I mainly ran at the track near my house but so far this year, I'm doing neighborhood streets. I feel like a hamster at the track lol. The neighborhood is better for me because I'm big on scenery! I have been enjoying looking at people's gardens and landscaping on my adventures. I've also discovered 2 little parks near me.

Anyways my only goal so far is to walk at least 30 minutes/ day for the next couple weeks. After I've done that I will probably move on to jogging.

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I'm so serious this is exactly how I've been feeling. I can barely get through this post, lol
I do t even know where to start! I will start with my running training. I have fallen off the wagon BIG time. It all started with my little injury. I took about two weeks off and after my ankles recovered I got back out running last week. I only ran one day though :( this week, I ran once so far even though I really didn't feel like it. I don't feel as good running as I did when I first started though. I have lost major confidence and optimism. But the show must go on, so even if I only make it the track once a week that's way more than I ever had done :)

Ok, the hair....... I retwisted last week and it sucked. I did not feel like it but my hair was a tangled mess. I thought I would be a loyal retwister, but I'm not. I do t mind how my hair looks when it's not freshly twisted. It's either that or pure laziness lol. Anyways, I twisted with ORS twist n loc gel. I was just curious but I shouldn't have wasted my time. I notice no difference in hold, but it did flake on me and my hair is pretty dry in some parts. Oh well, I still won't retwist until at least next week. I will never use anything other than natural stuff to twist, definitely nothing with alcohol in it.

All for now, not much else going on. I hope this lazy bug takes a hike soon lol

mud run clothes

Just getting around to washing our clothes from the mud run in July. Smh, its awful but hilarious lol

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Ijustwannarun!!!!!!!!!!

But I cant because of my stupid "injury"! Im so upset with myself, I was only running for a week really but I loved every minute of it. I was so proud of myself. I was so looking forward to each run. I want to just go out and try to run even though Im still in pain but I know that may make things worse. I have been elevating my heels, but havent explored ice or heat. Motrin has been helping a lot too, I just want this thing to heel so I can get back out there and run. Im thinking of trying so heel inserts or getting official running shoes to see if my feet feel better with that. Honestly, I hardly have any pain when I have heels on. But, barefoot walking is unbearable :( whats a girl to do?
I thought about doing yoga while im on break from running, but its not the same. I tried yoga before and its ok, but kinda boring.. It also feels good to be outside. I could take my ipad and a mat and do yoga in my backyard but that would totally creep my neighbors out, lol. It seems like it would be fun though. Theres nothing more peaceful than early morning quietness, its so peaceful. As Ava says "just the sunshine and the birds" lol on that note, Im out

Achilles Tendon bummmer!

Remember when I was saying my ankles were hurting? It all started that day I ran on the sidewalk :(, I kept referring to the area in question as my ankles, it wasnt until Jarred asked me to point out what exactly hurt. The I realized oh dear, my achilles! this can be a very, very painful, and stressful injury if it gets worse. I want to complete my second week of C25k, but I think it may be best to take a little break. Its a real bummer because  I had been doing so well and am so proud of my progress. I hope a few days off will be enough and by the weekend I will be able to run again without pain. I have to go out and stock up on ibuprofen, heat/ice packs, and some ankle braces. An official pair of running shoes are also in order. Heres to my healing!

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Its official!!!! I registered for my first 5k and I am soooooooooooo hype! I cant wait. I competed week one of the c25k app and I am hyped for next week~!| Making Strides

c25k week one completed!

I almost didn't finish week one on time. I ended up running Monday, Thursday, and Sunday. I notice my legs don't hurt like after the first run. I look forward to next week where I think I will have to run for 90 seconds instead of 60. I know I can do it:) this c25k has done so much for me in just a week. I have had time to myself, time to think, to have a clear head, to enjoy the simple sounds of nature, to watch the sun rise and to do something I've always wanted to do!

I've also inspired a few coworkers and my sister to use the App and the list keeps growing for the breast ca 5k. I think I am just gonna run, that was my goal and I am gonna do it. Hopefully I will be able to see my friends that will walk while there. I think my sister will try to run to as she started the program and already works out.

Time will fly, I know it. October is just around the corner! Now I will have two special events in October! Can't wait:) it will be my third wedding anniversary and my first 5k, not to mention my sister is having a vow renewal in Jamaica a couple weeks after the run!

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C25k and Breast Ca 5k

completed day 1 last night. I must say it was cool. I am so proud I actually completed it. It was challenging but not unbearable. I used the lite program and it was fine, I didnt listen to music for a couple reasons. no music def made the run seem long, but it gave me time to just have a clear head. so often I say I need to able to just not have any thoughts running through my mind and for once I was able to do just that. I also had to do without music because it was 830pm when I was running and it was getting dark, smh. there were other runners out but not enough for me to really feel safe. I look forward to my next training day even though it wont be until thursday.

Also, I am happy to say that I am just minutes away from registering for the breast ca walk/5k in october. Im a little torn because I really want to be able to do the 5k, but so far everyone who has decided to join me wants to walk. thats cool, it will be fun to walk with the gals. But when I first got the thought to do the run, I wanted to be able to do just that, run. Anyways, I will probably walk because I want to be with those that agreed to join me. Either way, I will be supporting and great cause and doing something great for my health

Mud run photos!

I have video also but according to Jarred the file was to big for our computers to process? Anyways here's a few pics!

And the workout/ training begins........

Lol. The mud run is this sunday 7/18 I've hardly done anything to prepare. Saturday my ace boon coon and I ventured to the park to attempt a jog/ walk session. The video footage is coming soon, lol