Back On Track Post... #2 of 2

 “Once you permit yourself to compromise, you fail yourself.” 
~ Dean Karnazes

Well… hello again… fancy meeting you here.  I am glad you came back for the fun fill part 2 of this “Back On Track” series.  I have had a blast these last few months doing my fitness thang, I just didn’t have the time to write about it. So I am wrapping it all up in 2 separate posts.  So let’s jump right in…

 

Cinco de Miler 5mile Race ~ 5/3/14:

Me, my hubby and my friends

My hubby, my friends and I attacked the Cinco de Miler 5 mile race this year. However, the race promoters put a little twist in the race… called the “Triple Nickel”. You completed the triple nickel by completing the 5K race and then completing the 5 mile race all for the Cinco “5” de Mayo festivities. My group nor I had any desire to do both races so we signed up just for the 5 miles race. This way we would not kill ourselves trying to get our medals. At least that what we thought. 

I CAN!!! TEAM 413!!!

We fought the good fight and finished strong. Everyone had a great time.Unfortunately… we were TOTALLY bummed to find out that the 5 mile finishers did not get medals this year. To make matters worse we were enlighten by this bit of knowledge AFTER we crossed the 5 mile finish line. REALLY! REALLY!! Only the Triple Nickel folks got the precious neck jewelry. MY HUBBY WAS NOT HAPPY!!! Big dudes like him don't run for the glory.  No way ma'am.  They run for the medals.  He has no problem telling everyone that either. LOL!! We still had a great time, but I promised him I would get him a medal made.





The look on your face when you realize
you're NOT getting a medal!!

The look on your face when you realize
you're still happy you ran 5 miles!

Before and during the race... I got a lot of comments on my Team 413 shirt.

God continues to move in my life even on the race course.  If you like the shirt go to their link and support the organization www.Team413.org

The back of my Team 413 shirt

                                                    Trill of the Grill 5K ~ 5/17/14:

Singing... "it's a family affair, it's a family affair".
The Randle family got out and moved their feet for this fun 5k race. 

~ The Randle Clan ~

My hubby with his mini me



Yeah for BACON!!!





This race raised money for the Plano ISD.  My son was super excited about this race.  He said he could “barely sleep” the night before.  He must get that from me.  I never sleep well before a race.  I don’t know why. J  Anyway… we had a good time and thoroughly enjoyed the post race BACON! 

 

Yes... I was running when I took this picture.
I just thought you were wondering... LOL!

 

RUNNING NERD ALERT: We got to meet Ultra Marathoner Dean Karnazes at this event.  So cool!  All in all it was wonderful event for me and my family. 

You know what they say… a family the runs together… J

Dean Karnazes addressing the 5K crowd

 

Masks Are My Friends ~ 5/24/14:

I was signed up to run the “Rock The Block 10k” race in Plano, TX, but I ended being in Alaska that weekend.  I know I have come a long way when I make it a point to pack my running gear so I can run on my vacation.  WHAT… who said that??  LOL!!  I even went on on-line to see if there was a race I could run while I was up there.  Unfortunately… I didn’t find a race, but still ran on my own.  The smoke from the Kenai Peninsula forest fires didn't stop me from getting my run on either.  However… I had to introduce a mask to my running gear collection.  Sending up prayers for everyone's safety down in the Peninsula.

 

Well that about brings everyone up to speed on my fitness life.  I am bless to come across  so many people in my circles and someone always says my running is very inspirational.  I praise God for that.  If I can do one thing that can motivate someone else… then all of my Facebook statuses, Instagram pics and fitness blog posts are all worth it.  I am sure some people get sick of seeing it, but you know what… God has given me the ability to run and connect with people around the world.  I am going to continue to share my victory, my testimonies and my fitness with anyone that will listen.  I know God is working through me and I am going to let him shine.  To God be the Glory!! 

 

My new race bling!!!

C.T.C.

Commit To Commit

Until next time… Happy (Sharing The Shine) Running!

LR… OMM40:31