"Running is a mental sport...and we're all insane!"
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Hey there blogosphere,
I hope you have been busy getting active out there. I know I have been. I have not been able to post lately, but I
have been staying "fit" busy. Man oh man… time
has flown by. So much to talk
about. I will give a quick blurb on my
events and break this post up into 2 parts so I can get everyone up to
speed. During the last few months… the biggest
fitness change has been my better half. My husband has decided to run at least 6 races this year.
What? What? Yes folks… the man that
would have no problem telling anyone that “running is my wife’s thing”! I am so proud of him.
Let’s sneak a peak into my fitness world shall we…
Let’s sneak a peak into my fitness world shall we…
I am a member
of the Epsilon Tau Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. (it’s an awesome
business sorority) and we supported the American Heart Association's National Walking Day this year. Our shoes were
“Tied To Fit” for our walk and we had a great time fellowshipping as we walked around
Exall Park in Dallas.
Research has shown
that the benefits of walking and moderate physical activity for at least 30
minutes a day can help you:
•Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
•Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels
•Maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity
•Enhance mental well being
•Reduce the risk of non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes
… and much, much more. There really are so many benefits for such a simple activity!
Road To The Final Four 5K ~ 4/5/14:
The NCAA Final Four was held in DFW this year. WOW… that is incredible all by it’s self. I love college ball and to have all the excitement in my backyard was great. My hubby found this 5k race and he was jazzed about running it. I just can’t resist his positive energy… so I was down for running it. It was pretty cold that morning, but we were out there. We were lining up for the start of the race and we heard the announcer say… “we need all of the competitive (A.K.A. fast) runners to come to the front of the starting line”. My husband and I looked at each other… busted up laughing and headed straight to the back of the starting group… LOL. It’s like he can read my mind sometimes. Man… I love this dude. We ran a great race and the post race snacks were delicious. Infact… my husband was surprised to see all of the post race goodies. He asked "do all of the races have snacks like this”? I said “yeppers”. His only reply was… “I am so doing another race”. He wanted to run another race even though he was a little bummed that we didn’t get a medal for this race. We ended up giving a fellow visiting runner a ride to his hotel. He was also bummed that there were no medals to be had the end of the race. I told my hubby that he should run the Cinco de Miler with me and my friends... he would get an awesome medal after enduring 5 glorious miles. He said he would think about it. This code for “NO”… LOL. Well… he decided to run it with me and boy did we get a surprise at the end. More to come on that later… trust me.
March of Dimes ~ 4/12/14:
Trip and I "Marched For Babies" this Spring! We participated in the Dallas March of Dimes walk and raised money to give babies a healthy start. Trip and I had a blast running and walking at least 3 miles of the 5 mile course. I didn’t think my little guy was up to the full 5 mile course. Helping the March of Dimes is very special to me. My niece (Victoria) and my cousin (Marquita) were both born prematurely and are living full and happy lives. They were both born before their "expected" due date, but showed up right on time! God is good.
Spring Fitness Basket Winner ~ 4/18/14:
So we raffled off Spring Baskets at my job to raise money
for our holiday party. There were all
kinds of great baskets out there. From
baskets full of chocolate, to gardening supplies, to family game night. My personal trainer was so proud that I
won the "Spring Fitness Basket" (donated by the rehab team… of course). It was full of protein drinks/bars, fitness
magazines, waters and much more. I think
God was trying to tell me something… LOL! This is the one I really wanted. 
On 4/26 I was blessed to be initiated into a great
organization of moms called Jack and Jill of America, Inc. The moms are great and we have great plans
for our children, but on 5/2 it was all about us and our fitness. We participated in the “J&J Get Right,
Get Tight” fitness event. It was an
organized hip hop fitness class at Gold’s Gym.
It is official folks... I lost my rhythm somewhere during childbirth…
LOL! My hip and my hop was all over the
place. We made it through and we had the
sweat to prove it. 
but there is so much more to come.
Stay tune for part 2 of this
“Back On Track” series.
“Back On Track” series.
C.T.C.
Commit To Commit
Until next time…
Happy (Back On Track) Running!
LR… OMM40:31
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