Yep, I've lost it...

My mind.  I've lost my mind... At the end of April 2010, my friend and I began our journey through the couch to 5k program.  It worked out well for us, and I did my first 5k race in the beginning of October (I did well, if I may say so myself).  After that, I slacked off a bit, and just ran the three miles every so often in order to just make sure I didn't quit completely.  I ran, but I ran to relax if that makes sense.....

Fast forward to the first of Jan:  My mom called me about a new race that will be held here in April.  She was so excited because I had mentioned that I feel like I need a race in order to have a goal and really push myself and she thought this was the perfect one!  She was telling me that she has heard it on the radio and it was called the Iron Girl  ( you know, like the IronMan but just the running part).  I was a little leary about it because I know the Iron Man is something people train diligently for and I KNOW I'm nowhere near that.  So, I researched it.  Well, it's a half marathon.  For those of you like my mother who have no idea what that means, that is 13.1 miles.  The only race I've done: 3.1 miles.  See the difference?  So, I told her she was crazy and laughed it off.


Present:  I have no idea why, but the thought kept creeping up in my mind.  I sat down with my calendar, made a training plan, and began to wonder if I could do it.  Then, in church one day, they happened to show a little video (which is really rare).  And wouldn't you know it..... They were talking about goals and the person said "perhaps your goal is to finish a marathon".  So, that being said, I'm working toward that half marathon!  Yep, I'm going to run 13.1 miles in April (hopefully) and I will have been running only a year.

 I'm at 4.5 miles as of now, and plan to work my way up each week.  My goal for most weeks will be a mile a week.  I'm on hold for a few days because I've strained my knee and don't want to completely ruin everything I've worked for.  I can say that my mind is finally to the point where I can zone out and just run. I don't get short winded anymore either.  So, with exception of worrying about the physical strain on my body, I'm good to go.  I know I'm nuts!  But, with help from God and the encouragement from you guys and others, I hope to be able to be writing to you guys in April about the race :) 

**** I also wanted to take a second to brag on Madelyn!  When I finish my runs, I let her out of the stroller to "run" with me.  I clocked her at .48 miles and she had already run a lot before I thought to clock her!  This means that my 2 1/2 year old child probably ran about 3/4 mile in one stretch!!!!! That is ridiculously crazy!! I'm so proud that she wants to run.  I don't really care if she runs, I'm just happy that she enjoys getting outside and being active :) ****

I'm baaackk!

Why hello there long lost  blog world!  Okay, so, I don't know how often I'll be checking in so let's have that known from the beginning.  My computer is still a no go so I am borrowing my husband's! 

And I'm warning you now:  This will be a totally spastic and spotty post!

I know there's a lot that you guys have missed out on (as if our daily life is really THAT interesting)!  I have absolutely no idea if I will ever get back through everything in full detail but knowing me, I doubt it. 

Anyway, how was everyone's Christmas and New Year?  I hope you all enjoyed some much deserved time with family and friends!  I'll fill you in on mine with a few quick bullet points in no particular order:

*  My brother is engaged.
*  My brother and soon to be sister in law are expecting!
*  My wonderful nephew and Madelyn's partner in crime came to visit!
*  Jeremy's grandfather passed away from his battle with Cancer.  Yes, I will more than likely do a post.
*  Madelyn had her very first dance production and her class did exceptionally well!
*  We crafted our very first gingerbread house.
*  Tomorrow is our anniversary :)


I have to say, although I do LOVE Christmas, I was definately ready to pack it away and get things back to normal around here.  With everything that has been going on, Madelyn has had NO schedule and she, in turn, has been a complete and total *for lack of better word* turd!  It will most likely take me an entire month to get her back to MY child again!

I am so very happy to announce that I am still running!  The end of April will be one year and I enjoy it very much!  I did take a two week break over the holidays but I was very excited to learn last night that, although it was more difficult, I was still able to complete my typical run!  Yay :) Do you want to know what the most satisfying part of last night's run was?  That I could actually say with confidence that I am a runner and watch those around me who were absolutely beginning their New Year's resolution!  For once in my life, I was not one of those people!  I'm thinking very seriously about running in the IronGirl half maration on April 10th but I am SOOOOO very apprehensive about it. 
As of now, I've been idle at a 5k run since my race in October.  Not because I can't do more, just because I didn't have much of a reason to do more.  I wonder if I will have enough time to get from 3.1 miles to 13. something miles?!  Any suggestions?!

And since I hit on New Year's resolutions, mine is to quit talking about people so much.  I've gotten completely pulled in to this nasty habit when it comes to a certain few people (no, none of you).  It's really just an ugly habit that is wrong and I completely hate myself for lowering myself to this. It is not very Christian like and I have tried very hard lately to become a better Christian wife and mother.  So, I will NOT talk about these people.  I just won't do it.  I will simply smile and go on about my business.  Yep, I'm going to do this if it KILLS me!

Well, I think that's enough for tonight!  I'll do my best to get back into blogging as much as possible.  Hope you guys have a wonderful week!