Although it is random I felt today's post should be about my favorite things. So here it goes....
1.Watermelon
2. Fresh Pineapple
3. Snickers
4. Strawberry milk(after a long hot run)
5. Bananas and PB
6. Frozen Yogurt
7. Cookies and Cream : Favorite Ice Cream
8. Cinnamon Jelly Beans
9. Swedish Fish
10. Nike Free Run Shoes
11. CEP compression socks
12. Bandanas
13. My awesome camera( loving capturing awesome moments in life)
14. Mexican Food( love me some Cafe Rio!)
15. Fruit Punch Gatorade( get tired of Lemon Lime from all the half marathons I do)
16. All my awesome medals from my half marathons
17. My Ipod( obsessed with music)
18. My Garmin watch
19. My bed after working all night!
20. All the awesome people in my life that make me laugh :)
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Random Thoughts on Monday
I have been thinking a lot about this past year. Not just my weight loss journey but the people I have met and the experiences that I have been able to have. The main thing that I have learned is that I don't admire people just because of the weight that they have loss but the bigger picture of it all. They all have a strong sense of courage, dedication, patience and the heart to win which I admire more than anything.
I never thought that it would be possible to be able to run a half marathon and now I have ran 5! It is easy to get caught up in beating ourselves up when we don't achieve but it isn't worth it.
I always have doubted my abilities but I am so grateful for the people that have made me realize that I can achieve anything. You never know maybe this girl will run a full marathon one day!
There have been people in my past who have made me question my worth and I let those opinions define me but the greatest blessing was when I realized it is better to build ourselves up then put ourselves down.
When I weighed 40 pounds heavier I was hiding from my potential but when I lost the blanket that I had around me for so long it was the biggest relief I have ever felt.
I have so many heroes in my life especially this past year:
1. My Parents- they are amazing..from day one they have always pushed me to see my potential and made me always want to shoot for bigger and better things.
2. My sister Holly- always pushes me to reach for bigger and better things. Even before my weight loss journey she always made me feel beautiful.
3. My amazing friends: made me enjoy the simple things and always kept a smile on my face.
4. My running buddies: Angela- she is amazing she always reminds me that the most important thing is to finish what you get started and not get caught up in timing or how slow or fast you are.
Josh- what a rockstar! He has been a great motivation this past few months and I am glad that I have had the opportunity to meet him finally. He is a bit addicted to running but it has made me want to keep running. He is always so supportive too and always waits around for the slow runner that I am...I for sure don't run like a 18 year old :)
As there are so many more heroes in my life. the most important one is My Heavenly Father. In the good and bad times I have had the great blessing to know that I can always get down on my knees and ask for comfort when I need it as well as thanking him for the journey that I have been through and the blessings that I have been given this past year.
I guess if someone were to ask me one thing that I would want to pass on to other people through my experience this past year it would be this....life is too short to make excuses. We often get caught up in the pressures of life that we loose sight of who we are and the potential that we all have human beings. The most important thing to remember in a weight loss journey isn't the number on the scale...it is just a number the most important thing is who we become in the process. I have realized that through my running it isn't about how many times I finish a race it is the journey I go through to get to each finish line. Yeah it is awesome to get shirts and medals at the end of it all but for me it is the process. Yeah I am proud to say that I have lost 40 pounds but I am more proud of being able to say that I have ran over 60 miles in races and have trained more than that as well.
My next goal is to achieve a PR at the Layton City Half Marathon and I feel that it is reachable.I just have to remind myself to slow down and listen to my inner self.
Love ya all :)
I never thought that it would be possible to be able to run a half marathon and now I have ran 5! It is easy to get caught up in beating ourselves up when we don't achieve but it isn't worth it.
I always have doubted my abilities but I am so grateful for the people that have made me realize that I can achieve anything. You never know maybe this girl will run a full marathon one day!
There have been people in my past who have made me question my worth and I let those opinions define me but the greatest blessing was when I realized it is better to build ourselves up then put ourselves down.
When I weighed 40 pounds heavier I was hiding from my potential but when I lost the blanket that I had around me for so long it was the biggest relief I have ever felt.
I have so many heroes in my life especially this past year:
1. My Parents- they are amazing..from day one they have always pushed me to see my potential and made me always want to shoot for bigger and better things.
2. My sister Holly- always pushes me to reach for bigger and better things. Even before my weight loss journey she always made me feel beautiful.
3. My amazing friends: made me enjoy the simple things and always kept a smile on my face.
4. My running buddies: Angela- she is amazing she always reminds me that the most important thing is to finish what you get started and not get caught up in timing or how slow or fast you are.
Josh- what a rockstar! He has been a great motivation this past few months and I am glad that I have had the opportunity to meet him finally. He is a bit addicted to running but it has made me want to keep running. He is always so supportive too and always waits around for the slow runner that I am...I for sure don't run like a 18 year old :)
As there are so many more heroes in my life. the most important one is My Heavenly Father. In the good and bad times I have had the great blessing to know that I can always get down on my knees and ask for comfort when I need it as well as thanking him for the journey that I have been through and the blessings that I have been given this past year.
I guess if someone were to ask me one thing that I would want to pass on to other people through my experience this past year it would be this....life is too short to make excuses. We often get caught up in the pressures of life that we loose sight of who we are and the potential that we all have human beings. The most important thing to remember in a weight loss journey isn't the number on the scale...it is just a number the most important thing is who we become in the process. I have realized that through my running it isn't about how many times I finish a race it is the journey I go through to get to each finish line. Yeah it is awesome to get shirts and medals at the end of it all but for me it is the process. Yeah I am proud to say that I have lost 40 pounds but I am more proud of being able to say that I have ran over 60 miles in races and have trained more than that as well.
My next goal is to achieve a PR at the Layton City Half Marathon and I feel that it is reachable.I just have to remind myself to slow down and listen to my inner self.
Love ya all :)
Saturday, July 28, 2012
My Running Adventures
It has been a long time since I last posted so this might be a very random post of a lot of different adventures I have had. First, my last Half Marathon that I ran was the Farmington Days Half Marathon. It was a very difficult race for me as I had to work a grave shift the night before. I felt like my focus was off and I had a lot of negative self talk throughout the race. I did have a cool experience during the race. I was at mile 6 or 7 and I wasn't feeling motivated..I was at the point of wanting to give up and I just said a prayer in my heart that I needed some extra help. The next thing that I knew a girl that I had seen on the race came by me and told me...we will help each other...It was the motivation that I needed and was able to get a second wind and was able to finish. It was the longest that I had did in a half. It made my day to see not only Phat Josh at the finish line but my family rooting me along. I didn't really experience much pain from this race aside from my toe which is dealing with the fact that it will be losing a toenail soon! Since running this race I have made it a goal to improve my running. I will be running the Layton City Half Marathon for the second time this year. This race is very meaningful to me as it was my first Half I did last year when losing weight. I have made it a goal to improve my time by 20min...which would put me at a 2:34:00 time. I believe I can do it. I recently invested in a Garmin Forerunner watch which is probably the best investment in running I have made as it has helped me with my pace and has helped me to see the runner I truly am. If you were to ask me a year ago if I would ever be excited to run half marathons I probably would tell you are you kidding me? But now I can't stop thinking about running. It is a thrill and a drive that has changed my life. Running has been a saving grace in my life and has shown me my potential. There were times in my life that I didn't have the strongest confidence and now I have the confidence to say that, " I am a runner." I am so grateful for the people that I have met while running and the motivation and inspiration they are to me. To the people out there that don't believe they could ever achieve a goal...I will say this, The only thing holding you back is yourself...so stop making excuses and go after your dreams!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Details on the Memorial Day Half Marathon
I loved this half marathon...there were so many experiences along the way that made the day all worth it. I started off the race feeling confident and strong...I ran the first 6 miles with confidence and didn't seem to be having any pain.. Around mile 6.0 I was able to see the winner of the race coming back...cause it was an out and back race and he told me " you got this girl...good job!" It gave me some extra motivation to keep going...I also was able to see an amazing person...Josh Hansen coming back in his denim and pink in honor of his mother which made me even more motivated to keep going. It was at about mile # 10 that I got a shocking pain in the back muscles and I wasn't sure if I was going to keep going but I called upon my Grandma E that passed away 7 years ago who used to call me "muscles" and I was able to push through the pain a bit. The last couple of miles I had to dig deep within myself to give my all as the pain continued to get worse...It was a great feeling to see my parents at the finish line.. I was glad to be done and glad that I was able to add another race to the races I have ran. It was even better to see Josh Hansen come over and congratulate me... He really has come to far in his journey and is a constant reminder of the will to keep moving forward in my own journey. It was a great experience all together and I will be eternally grateful for the reward of the day. I got a cool shirt, medal and was able to spend the day with a few of my heroes..I couldn't ask for anything better in the day.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Memorial Day Half
I am so excited to run another half marathon coming up this next monday.. Through all the training that I have endured I feel confident and ready to tackle the 13.1 miles. It is crazy to think of where I was a year ago and where I am today. I remember when running a mile was the hardest thing to endure and now I am running 13 miles with confidence. I am so grateful for my weight loss journey and all that it has done for me. I would have to say if I was asked what were the biggest things that I gained from losing weight they would be.
1. Confidence
2. Strong will
3. Happiness.
Some other things that I have seen change within myself is that I no longer have problems with my knees, I don't have shin splints, and I don't judge myself based on a number on the scale.
Running has become the cheapest form of therapy for me. After a long day at work or just a stressful day I can put on my running shoes and go out into nature and deal with it all.
I am so grateful for the people that always remind me of the importance of moving forward and not having fear. I have learned that everyday I am one step closer to my goals. I don't look back anymore..I only look forward. I hope that as my journey continues that I will be able to help other people see the importance of loving ourselves inside and out and that the only person holding you back is YOU!
I am excited for Monday...maybe I will get a Personal Record for myself!
I will give ya a full report of my adventures on Tuesday
Love ya all....
1. Confidence
2. Strong will
3. Happiness.
Some other things that I have seen change within myself is that I no longer have problems with my knees, I don't have shin splints, and I don't judge myself based on a number on the scale.
Running has become the cheapest form of therapy for me. After a long day at work or just a stressful day I can put on my running shoes and go out into nature and deal with it all.
I am so grateful for the people that always remind me of the importance of moving forward and not having fear. I have learned that everyday I am one step closer to my goals. I don't look back anymore..I only look forward. I hope that as my journey continues that I will be able to help other people see the importance of loving ourselves inside and out and that the only person holding you back is YOU!
I am excited for Monday...maybe I will get a Personal Record for myself!
I will give ya a full report of my adventures on Tuesday
Love ya all....
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
A Dollar a mile
I have been trying to figure out a way to make my running more meaningful and to motivate me even more. I was inspired today while running with my friend ashley. I have decided to start a fundraising project called " A dollar a mile". I am going to try to get people to donate a dollar a mile that I run this year. The catch? All the miles that I run and get money for have to be from a race that I have registered for and run. I can't count miles that are used to train for the races. So if I run a half marathon I will get $13 dollars.
What will the money go towards? Well.. I would like to donate the money to charities such as make a wish foundation as well as the huntsman cancer foundation. I know of someone who already is raising money for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation and his name is Joshua Hansen. I plan to donate some of the money I raise to his goal. I also know of a former co-worker who lost his daughter to a liver tumor a few years ago named Emmallee Havertz and remember the amazing stories and experiences that he shared with the make a wish foundation.. I am excited for the adventure and experience that will come with this endeavor and am excited to sign up for some more races! May the force be with me...LOL
What will the money go towards? Well.. I would like to donate the money to charities such as make a wish foundation as well as the huntsman cancer foundation. I know of someone who already is raising money for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation and his name is Joshua Hansen. I plan to donate some of the money I raise to his goal. I also know of a former co-worker who lost his daughter to a liver tumor a few years ago named Emmallee Havertz and remember the amazing stories and experiences that he shared with the make a wish foundation.. I am excited for the adventure and experience that will come with this endeavor and am excited to sign up for some more races! May the force be with me...LOL
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
In Every Difficulty Lies an Opportunity
It has been a long time since I last posted but I am going to be more consistent! This year has been full of opportunities as well as struggles. I have learned through the struggles that in every difficulty lies an opportunity which has helped me to gain a lot of humility in my life.
Last year, I was able to make a huge decision to lose weight and was able to lose 32 pounds! It really was a great experience that taught me a lot about myself. I learned the things I truly was capably of. I have always love to run but never thought that running a marathon was even a possibility but I proved myself wrong when I was able to complete a half marathon last October. It was such an empowering feeling going across the finish line and knowing that I had finished something I always viewed as an impossibility.
Well onto my singleness... I have had relationships throughout the years that have not gone the way I wished they would go. I have had my heart broken a few times now but through those heart breaks I have learned that I do deserve to be happy and that it was truly their loss! I do have a dream to find my better half who well share the same passions I have and embrace life to the fullest.
Well.... the journey is continuing and am on the adventure to continue to lose weight but something even bigger than that will happen this year and that is....... I AM GOING TO NOT ONLY RUN A HALF MARATHON...BUT A FULL MARATHON! I hope you will follow my blog and the journey that will take place!
Last year, I was able to make a huge decision to lose weight and was able to lose 32 pounds! It really was a great experience that taught me a lot about myself. I learned the things I truly was capably of. I have always love to run but never thought that running a marathon was even a possibility but I proved myself wrong when I was able to complete a half marathon last October. It was such an empowering feeling going across the finish line and knowing that I had finished something I always viewed as an impossibility.
Well onto my singleness... I have had relationships throughout the years that have not gone the way I wished they would go. I have had my heart broken a few times now but through those heart breaks I have learned that I do deserve to be happy and that it was truly their loss! I do have a dream to find my better half who well share the same passions I have and embrace life to the fullest.
Well.... the journey is continuing and am on the adventure to continue to lose weight but something even bigger than that will happen this year and that is....... I AM GOING TO NOT ONLY RUN A HALF MARATHON...BUT A FULL MARATHON! I hope you will follow my blog and the journey that will take place!
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