Running A Healthy Family

In the fall of 2010 I ran my first 5k, 3.1 miles. In the fall of 2011 I ran my first half marathon, 13.1 miles. During this time I lost weight, had more energy, ate better, slept better, and gererally felt better. More importantly, my husband, who has struggled with his weight, began making more healthy food choices and even began running. My then 3 year old decided that he wanted to run, and has participated in 2 quarter mile fun runs. My healthy practices influenced my family to make better decisions.

Mom sets the example for the rest of the family. As I test and review clothing, nutrition, activities, etc. that support a healthy happy lifestyle; I'd like to share info and promote fitness and wellness in families.

Just One Mile

Friday, May 4, 2012

Today I ran my first full mile, alone, at a somewhat reasonable pace. This last couple of months have been brutal, between the painful finish, the boot, the brace, the PT and hearing the last thing a runner wants to hear, "No running." I know a lot of people would be happy to have an excuse to skip the morning run, but I'm not one of them. I haven't been able to sleep right or focus. I haven't been able to blow off steam (which I pretty sure is making me real fun to live with). And now, as frustrated as I feel that I can't just go out and run 5 miles before 5am, I am happy that I can finally go run. Yeah, I'm starting from the very beginning again, but I know that it won't take me nearly as long to make it to the end of the next race. It was only one mile and it was an 11:20 mile at that, but it felt good...The ice feels pretty good too.