1/2 Marathon Recap and more

Wow, it has been too long since I gave an update.  I apologize!!!  

Well to start I did run my second space coast 1/2 marathon - year 2 down 3 more to go!!!   Up until mile 8.5 I was keeping a pace that was in my plan to finish in under 4 hours, mile 9 I hit my wall (like normal), but was pushing through and only slowed down a minor bit.  By mile 10 I had a shooting pain up my leg through my ankle.  I'm not sure what that was all about, but because I was better by later that night I believe my shoes might be right at the end of their life.  I thought I had at at least another 100 miles on them, but I didn't let it stop me.  With my running buddy by myside and my I run 4 buddy Jocelyn in my heart and on my running gear I was bound and determined to finish the last three miles.  I ended up walking most of those last 3 miles instead of the run/walk/run that I normally do.  But I finished 4 hrs 19 min.  Slower than I wanted, but I finished and I finished "running" across the finish line which is mine and my running buddy's goal every time.   As I took that last step over the finish line both my calves went into charlie horses, thankfully two steps away there was a place to sit and calm them down.  I was able to and was able to walk back to the car.  My husband and my youngest step son where at the finish line to cheer me on.  It is so great to see and hear them to push in those last hundred feet or so.

On to the two races I am helping organize - one virtual and one local.

The first is the Virtual race.  It is for my woman's club, GFWC Sebastian River Junior Woman's Club. It is a virtual race - you run your distance, any where you want any time you want and earn a puppy paw print medal.  1/2 the money will go to my club to be used in our community, 1/2 the money will go to Canine Companions for Independence wounded warrior initiative.    See the flyer below.
Second race is the second annual Egg Scramble 5k that I co-organize www.eggscramble5k.com.  This will be held April 4th.  With bounce houses and an egg hunt for the kids after the race.  The money raised for this event goes to my church and to Promise in Brevard - "Our ultimate goal is to provide a much needed housing choice for our cherished family members with special needs. Because every person is different, Promise will have varying levels of support - based on individual needs. With a sense of independence long yearned for, Promise residents will have an inclusive, safe and fun place to live, among neighbors who care. Promise will also include vocational training and employment opportunities with on-site training and continuing education."

8 Days 23 hours!

We are in the final count down to 1/2 marathon day!  Getting very excited!! I love this course, it is by the water and has those old old trees that make a canopy over the road in places.

Had a set back with being sick for a week, but got out twice this week to get some mileage in.  For me it is about getting out there and doing it, to say to myself see look what you can do, how far you've come.  This was once just an item on a bucket list and now you are participating in your third 1/2 marathon! Set big goals, set minnie goals along the way to show your heading in the right direction, and do a happy dance as you cross that finish line!

For those that might be interested I am organizing a virtual race. Whats to great about a virtual race - you can go any distance any where any time you want and you get a medal!  To help those that just aren't sure we are pushing a special distance:  1 mile a day for 13 days or for 26 days to walk or run a half or full marathon!
Here are the details:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A_3NSbU5FRYif_Wcc1CpqWHJgsXs-zvkGuHRDfaT7Zw/pub

Jocelyn, #irun4jocelyn, is still having stomach issues that they are trying to figure out.  She is getting her hearing aids this week - which will be a big help in that department.  She is still smiling big every day! If you haven't checked out her page, please pop over there and tell them Alice sent you: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hope-for-Jocelyn/351637158314602

so it begins

Opening might of the haunted house - was awesome!!
Got home about midnight to turn around and get up at 5:30 to run 9 miles this morning.  3 min faster than the last time we ran 9 miles!!

Now I am showered, rested, and off to do some errands before heading back down to night two of haunted house!!!

Legs are a little sore, but I love it because I know worked it hard.

Off to take care of Saturday!

Crazyness of Life

So we had the boys all week.  It was crazy getting back into a school schedule again, been a few years, but also nice.  I managed to get more "stuff" done and some workouts in even with a crazier schedule. 

I LOVED IT!

Now we are back to our normally scheduled schedules and it feels rather weird, and quite.

9 miles on the books for Sunday morning, and Haunted House opens on Friday!!!  So excited! Love this time of year. 

I will post a flier later, but if you want to check us out go here: http://sebastianhauntedhouse.org/

Miss Jocelyn - her stomach is really bothering her again please keep her in your prayers.  Her team of doctors is also meeting so if you can keep them in your prayers for them to come up with a plan of how to go forward to help Jocelyn. 

Another Step on the road to success

If you have been following my posts for while you know my desire to lift weights more consistently.  Well I have started something to help me with that and to make sure that I am able to do it correctly with little chance for injury.

  Through the wellness program at work I have found a coach.  He use to be a power lifter and written an ebook and really about helping others be successful with their physical and wellness efforts.   We have had our first session, and tomorrow will have a second reviewing a video I took of what and how I currently lift.  We are going to start with the foundation and proper basics (always the best place to start).

  I have to admit video tapping myself lifting was weird! I've never been much on being video tapped though, so that is nothing new.

I am very excited for this new step on the road to being successful.  This is always renewing my energy to refocus on my eating habits, which have slipped up a little over the last month.  Thankfully I am not as frustrated as I have been in the past with not getting results, and I haven't lost all my good habits I've been working on.   Each time I go through the frustration/restart cycle I seem not to slip back as far.  That in itself is a success.

Moving on and moving up!

Jocelyn update - her stomach is causing her a lot of pain again, please keep her in your prayers.  If you are interested in supporting Jocelyn and her fight please consider buying one of her hoodies.  The sale is open until october 10th.
https://www.booster.com/hopeforjocelyn98?share=2841411514245959we

PS 60 days to go until I run my 2nd Space Coast 1/2 marathon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is Time, party Time!

Starting tomorrow I am on vacation .... well its my semi annual woman's weekend away for GFWC Florida.  It is a great time for all of us to get together from around the state and share what we've been up to.  I help run the AV for the weekend.  I love it! It keeps me busy and hopping all weekend, but I meet so many more wonderful ladies because of this.

Tonight I am trying to figure out how I am going to get my long run in ... haven't decided if I am staying up and running late tonight or getting up early and running in the morning.  Which ever I choose I have decided I am getting my run in.  I know missing on long run won't upset my training by any means, but it just will make it that much harder to stick to the training plan when I return.  Returning from vacations can already make the difficult enough.

Egg Scramble race organization is fully up and running!  We have the domain name eggscramble5k.com for the next 3 years.  Check out the webpage.  Registration will open in October and we will have team prices and awards again this year.

Jocelyn Update - she is having a lot of trouble with her tubes, and her stomach is causing her lots of pain.  Please keep praying for her.

In full swing

Training is in full swing!  Got in 7.3 miles this weekend.  Feels amazing.  Ok yes my body is sore, but to be out there and pounding out those miles again, I just can't believe it sometimes.   I remember as a young person dreaming of just going out and running forever, running a 1/2 marathon - and now I am and have.

As another year comes to a close I choose to focus on all I have accomplished.  And I look forward to what this year will hold for me.  There are prayers between God and myself and I leave them up to his timing.  I fully trust that he has a plan and that when it is right my prayers will fall into place in his plan.  Until then I will do my part and train on.

Please keep Jocelyn in your prayers, she has to go back to the hospital on Thursday and her j-tube and g-tube are causing all sorts of problems.

Happy Monday, may it be filled with many blessings.