tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74812977199449265702024-03-18T20:00:57.516-07:00findingfitnessbyfortyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16355451710595319023noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481297719944926570.post-34534343051044347172016-11-13T18:20:00.000-08:002016-11-13T18:20:01.359-08:00I finally feel like a runnerYesterday I ran my fifth half marathon. I spent the last 16 weeks training with Dave's Marathon in Training group. Between that and my workout for 100 days challenge I have gotten in really good shape. My goal was to beat my pr for a half marathon which was my first with a time of 1:59.38. I trained with the 2:02 pace group so I knew it could be possible except the Churchill's course is very hilly and could be a challenge.<br />
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As I was running I had never felt better during a race. I started out with the 2 hour pacer and decided that I could run faster and still feel good. I didn't feel the need check my watch or play the mental games in my head like counting the miles. I just kept running and it felt good. Really good. At one point I looked around me and like three runners on all sides of me had Boston Marathon jackets on. I decided I was in good company and was pretty impressed with myself (lol). I didn't take water at the water stops like I did in the past. I carried water and just kept running. I attacked the hills and only paused for a minute, at the top of the hill at Sidecut. There was a little girl standing there at the top looking at me and imploring me to keep going. So I did. And I crushed my pr. I finished in 1:54.36. Holy smokes. Never did I imagine I could run a half in that time. I didn't hurt at mile 11 like I usually do. I felt amazing and crossing that finish line knowing I crushed my pr was incredible. I can't wait to see what spring training will bring. Now I need to get through the holidays without gaining 10 pounds of holiday weight!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16355451710595319023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481297719944926570.post-5889312014314206752016-10-30T18:59:00.001-07:002016-10-30T18:59:58.146-07:00Raffle time!Hello!<br />
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Starting at midnight on October 31st, I will be raffling off two entries to a Mercy Health Glass City Marathon event. The raffle ends November 7th at midnight. Please read the information below:<br />
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This raffle is for ONE of two free race registrations to one of the following races only:<br />
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Mercy Health Glass City Marathon<br />
Owens Corning Half Marathon<br />
Medical Mutual Glass City 5K<br />
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*The free registration does NOT apply to the Yark Subaru 5-Person Relay or the Findley Davies Kids' Marathon<br />
*Winner will be announced & must respond within 24 hours to claim his or her prize<br />
*Winner will be notified via email with code for online registration<br />
*Expiration for code will be January 31, 2017<br />
*Winners will be picked at random by Rafflecopter.<br />
*You may enter as many times as you wish through the various raffles BUT only one free registration per person will be honored.<br />
*If you do NOT winning this week, more chances will follow through other Glass City Marathon Ambassadors. Stay tuned.<br />
*Week 3 giveaway begins October 31st<br />
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RAFFLECOPTER GIVEAWAY for ONE of TWO FREE race registrations to a Mercy Health Glass City Marathon race<br />
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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16355451710595319023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481297719944926570.post-7586514475134949872016-10-23T18:07:00.001-07:002016-10-23T18:07:14.173-07:00Busy busySo it's been awhile since I posted, but I assure you I have been busy working on my goals! 31 days ago I committed to working out for 100 days in a row. I know it was 31 days ago because I have worked out for 31 days straight. I am including some sweaty selfies as proof! I am hoping to be hot for the holidays! <br />
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In the past 31 days I ran a 10k at MacQueen's Orchard, a local running event put on by RunToledo. While at the race, I met up with some friends and also other Mercy Health Glass City Marathon ambassadors. They are a great group of people. My oldest daughter ran the kid's race and had a blast doing it. The best were the doughnuts we got to have afterwards. MacQueen's has the best donuts hand's down!! I surprised myself at the race, because I ran it in 51:05, an 8:14 pace. I have never run a race that distance that fast. I am hoping my streak continues in 3 weeks when I run the Churchill's Half Marathon. At the end of my 16 weeks of training with Dave's Marathon in Training group and am looking forward to a great race to culminate my training. <br />
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Keep looking for blog posts. I will be raffling off entries to the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon. My fellow ambassadors and I are each holding a raffle. Stay tuned!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16355451710595319023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481297719944926570.post-17101707998518053112016-09-19T18:21:00.002-07:002016-09-19T18:21:22.467-07:00Woot!So, I have been MIA. We left for vacation and immediately upon our return, school started again. Being an elementary teacher and a mom, school often takes over my life. Homework, meetings, and school work demand most of my time when I am not spending time with my children. <br />
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There were some challenges over the past couple months that I was worried about derailing my fitness goals. The first was our vacation. We took a cruise through the Bahamas and cruises are notorious for food consumption. I am pleased to say that I lost a pound on vacation. I kept up with my workout plan and while I indulged, I didn't overindulge. That was a big deal for me.<br />
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I was also worried that going back to work would also prevent me from reaching my goals, but guess what?! I am making it work! I am running with Dave's Marathon in Training Group, completing Beachbody workouts on the off days, and I do Linebacker training once a week at the YMCA. I did a side by side recently to see my progress and I was blown away. I am attaching it to this post. Hard work pays off y'all!<br />
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Now that fall is headed our way, it brings with it my favorite race season. The holiday runs are my favorite. The MacQueen's one in October has a 10k, 5k and kids run so my family can go with me. And this year will be the first year that I will run Dave's Turkey Chase. I have family staying for the holiday and I am bound and determined to bring one or two with them with me. <br />
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Sign up here: <a href="http://runtoledo.com/">http://runtoledo.com/</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16355451710595319023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481297719944926570.post-25917751720503290852016-08-02T21:04:00.001-07:002016-08-02T21:04:38.998-07:00NowSince my birthday, I have been working every day towards my fitness goal. I have joined an online weight loss accountability group called TWIO (The Weight is Over with Jess and Shell). I have started strength training using the 21 Day Fix and the 21 Day Fix Extreme. Last week marked the beginning of fall half marathon training with Dave's Performance Footgear. I have a few half marathons that I would like to participate in this fall with the earliest being the Boy Scout Half in Bowling Green Labor Day weekend. <br />
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Some days are easier than others. Some days I find it challenging to get a workout in. But something has clicked in me this time that is driving me to keep going. I can't wait to see what I can accomplish. I am attaching a comparison picture so you can see what I look like now. I haven't been super heavy since 2010. It's been a slow process and I am ready to kick it up a notch. The time for fitness is now.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16355451710595319023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481297719944926570.post-29210145741126027612016-07-25T20:27:00.000-07:002016-07-25T20:27:08.097-07:00The first 39My 39th birthday was the 28th of June. It was quite apparent that my 40's were rapidly approaching, and I was overcome with the feeling that I needed to take better care of myself. You see, the first 39 years of my life were not healthy. I battled weight for a good chunk of those years, and I don't want to spend another 39 out of shape and unhealthy. I started running a couple years ago so I was already on the road to fitness. This year, I am going all in. I am not doing things half way. I am watching what I eat and working out. I will be fit by 40. So, this blog will document my journey. You will see sweaty selfies, race pictures, workout logs, you name it. I am going to be doing it. Thanks for joining me on my journey.<br />
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This picture was taken in 2007 before having kids and before I started running. I have lost 80 pounds since this picture was taken. I have about 20 more to go.<br />
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