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Monday, January 5, 2015

Photo Challenge

Well I've only managed to keep one of my commitments so far this year. I have kept up with the photo a day challenge. It was kind of fun. I was never really sure what I was going to take a picture of ...other than myself.


I haven't had a chance to run yet this year. But I am planning on it today. The New Year started off a little crazy for me. But that's not unusual. I just hope I can survive my run. Came down with a terrible cough. And nothing is making me feel better. Just grrr!!!!! Thanks to this stupid cough I have also broken my no soda commitment. The coke burns the crap out of my throat, but afterwards (at least for a little while) I feel better. Once this cough is gone i will just start over.

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Happy New Year

It's a new year. I've made a few commitments to myself this year.
Last September I started running. Never thought I would. In fact I pretty much thought it was the dumbest thing anyone could want to do. Guess I'm one of the dumb ones now. :D In just the four short months that I have been running I have already run 4 5k's.

First 5 k- The Color Dash
Steph, me,.Katrina, Kristy and Geoff

Me and my best friend Steph at our first 5k

We made it to the finish line

This is me after my second 5k. World Run Day
In Orlando, Florida. 

3rd 5k. The Farmington Turkey Trot

Katrina

Stephen

Steph

Steph and I crossed the finish line dead last, but we did it.

Not a 5k, but an awesome mile with my 6 year old niece Whitney

Last 5k of the year. Sadly no pictures.
 I participated in the Runner's World 36 day Run Streak Challenge. 1 mile everyday. Some days I ran farther, some days I didn't run at all. Still put in 43 miles in 36 days.
Tons of Fun.




















So this year my commitment to myself is to keep running. I set a goal of 300 miles for the year. Should be pretty easy. That's only 25 miles a month. I also plan on running in 14 virtual races and so far I'm looking at 7 road races. I'll probably stick to 5k's for now. Not sure I'm ready for anything more. But I will be one day.

To help with this goal I have also decided to give up soda. I might die. We'll see how it goes.

My very last goal for this year is to participate in a photo-a-day challenge. Which hopefully means more blogging from me. Have a wonderful new year