Monday, March 5, 2012

Better late than never! Virtual 5k and life

As most of you know, I hosted a virtual 5k fun run/walk last month. It was a smashing success in my eyes and I look forward to hosting another one! These virtual races give my pocket book a break while keeping me motivated and accountable. It also allows me to run with bloggy friends I never would have run with otherwise! Quite entertaining and NEVER a dull moment. This 5k wasn’t just a 5k though…participants could do WHATEVER they wanted movement wise for HOWEVER long they wanted. If they wanted to do a 5k they did a 5k. If they wanted to play Frisbee with the kids, they played with the kids. “Kudos” goes out to the following participants (with links to their blogs (or blog post regarding their 5k)-check em out) for helping to make this event a success: Marlene (Mom to the Fourth) Deb (Weight loss and God Whispers); Suzanne (Cows and Everything in Between); Joy (Nuggets of Truth) ; Karen (Life with Karen); and Holly (300 pounds down)
In other news, I’ve started taking vitamins again and kicked it into motivation gear for upcoming running events. I have 52 days until my half marathon. Nuff said right! The vitamins seem to have “made it into” myself because I feel a lil more energetic and my bones aren’t so achy. I’ve also done “extracurricular” activities (movement above my normal day to day walking the dogs) three days in a row (walk 4.02 Sat; walk jog 5.43 Sun; Cycled 7.1 today). I have “official” 5ks scheduled for March 24 and April 14th. I’m feeling confident about it “all” because I’m switching things up to loosen and strength my legs and lungs.  Now to stop filling my pie hole with crap! Thankfully we are almost out of cookies at home (and I did NOT buy any girl scout cookies).

Have a great week everyone! By the way..does anyone have any experience with peri/pre menapause? Any herbal remedies? suggestions?
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9 comments:

  1. Kate GeisenMarch 5, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    I totally failed on the virtual 5k. Congratulations to the people who did it!

    You're staying busy, and it's only going to get better as the weather keeps getting nicer! :)

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    1. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 9:24 PM

      are you kidding me? You DIDN"T fail..I just forgot to add you! You are such an inspiration...thank you.

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    2. UnknownMarch 10, 2012 at 10:45 AM

      Hey Kate...Love the thought of not having to have a race to intice (sp) me to run...to run just for the fun of it!!

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  2. Suz and AllanMarch 5, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Thanks for the shout out! Allan is a firm believer that vitamins make a big difference in how he feels so I'm glad to hear they are working well for you.

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    1. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 9:27 PM

      Thanks for joining in on the 5k! I don't know why I ever stopped taking my vitamins--They've always made me feel better! #icanbegoofy

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  3. Holly from 300 Pounds DownMarch 5, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Thanks!! I think that it's an awesome idea and hope you do another one!!

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    1. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 9:15 PM

      Thanks Holly! I'll probably do another one soon! So much fun!

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  4. DebsdailylifeMarch 6, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Thankyou for hosting!! And for the shoutout!!

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    1. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 9:16 PM

      It was fun and very motivating-which I always find useful!

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