Marathon: My personal journey

My goal was to run 120 miles in June, as part of a Nike Plus challenge and my marathon training called for 124. I pushed it and ran 128!

I felt great throughout the journey and look forward to a better July! I snapped this picture during my run today and it was sooooooo beautiful!

The team rocked it out today. We earned our record run (by my memory). I am so proud of this team. I will post more from my perspective tomorrow.

A special thank you to the Calico Bean Market: We love the support!

Go Twisted Blister!

OK-OK! I know I am way too excited, but tomorrow I run with my favorite people. The relay team of Twisted Blister and we will be sporting our cool Calico Bean Market shirts.

STOKED!

OK....on a serious note, I will run for all active military, those who have lost their lives in battle and especially the POW/MIA.

I am going to run as hard as I can. We owe you all so much. Thank you so much!

Go Twisted Blister! Go Calico Bean Market!

C-Lo, Val, Deb, Beth, Beth, Z: I love you guys so much and thanks for letting this slow cat run with you:):)

Teri Connely: Thanks for the awesome shirts. We run hard and are proud of having the Calico Bean Market on our back!

Happy Father's Day to each of you. 

Today, I finished a ten mile run. It was my opening week. I ran in extremely hot temperatures and it was awesome. I started off fast and started to slow in my pace. I was so proud to run so well and finish.

Week 1 is in the books and I can't wait to continue with training!


Image source:
http://daylol.com/nw/2013/11/03/collection/like-a-boss-collection

Unexpectedly, week 1 has been super interesting. I have been up and down all week. I felt great yesterday afternoon and had some realizations about pace.

Next up, my first long run. I am looking forward to it and can't wait to get a solid rhythm going.

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend. Go Black Hawks!


Image source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Blackhawks

This week I am learning first hand the concept of "baby steps". I am early in my training for the Quad City Marathon, but I am reminded of this amazing journey. It's going to be a long one and will require me to take some baby steps in the beginning.

Patience is a virtue:)


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http://thetechiementor.com/virtual-assistant-motivation/