So I ran my first race! It was an 8k. Flat. 10+ mile per hour head wind. It was my longest run to date.
I finished towards the end with my best friend and cheerleader.
BUT I earned a personal record on my mile, 1k, and 5k. 🙂
And it was fun.
I can’t wait for another race to beat my time!
But next time I’mgoing to have to figure out something else to do with the chip. My ankle’s still recovering.
BIG Announcement!
I am running for a great charity – Give Kids the World. Will you join me through financial support?
GKTW provides week long free vacations to families who have a child with a life-threatening disease like this little princess.
I’ll be running the Glass Slipper Challenge at Walt Disney World – 19.3 miles in 2 days. A 10k and then a half marathon!
Will join me on my journey and donate a few dollars? The goal is for $3000.
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/StacyBell/disneyprincessweekend2014
For anyone out there not is perfect shape – you might get this.
I have boxes, bags, and stacks of old clothes that I outgrew around my house. And no, I don’t mean I got taller. I even have some of them marked by what weight to get to before they’ll fit.
Well, I took the plunge: I opened one of the boxes. Actually I cleaned out my dresser, opened a box, and cleaned out my closet.
And … drum roll please…. I have a load of laundry of stuff that fits again!!! Including some of my college soccer gear (granted, those warmups have aloooot of give). Now there’s a small stack of clothes that are too big sitting on my floor to sell/give/throw (but I might hang on to some of them to use as painting/work stuff).
I can’t wait to see what the next month of running training does for my body!
Oh, and plus: I found a cardigan thing I have been looking for almost 2 years. 😀
12:40 – Fastest Mile yet! When I started my c25k training I did an 18minute mile. 🙂 Although my second mile was a 13:40… I’m ok with that. One step at a time.
I tend to pace too quickly at the start of my outdoor runs. Is that normal for you?
10:00 minute mile here I come!!! 😀
On of my tricks when I’m at a low point on a run is to switch my music to the Magic Kingdom’s Wishes soundtrack. I imagine getting to watch the show for the first time as a runner. 🙂 Maybe that will help other Disney-loving-wanna-be-racers.
Oh! An incase you hadn’t heard: Disney is starting to offer healthy treats in the parks. If you’re like me, vacationing means eating: Turkey legs, soda, Dole Whip, Mickey ear bars, pastries from Main Street, funnel cakes… well, you get the idea. 🙂 now they are opening stations that sell fresh fruit, more healthful beverage options, etc – you can read all about it at the Disney Parks Blog. Good news for those of us trying to trim down our Minnie Mouse girlish figures. 🙂
Be the Impossible 