Time to put some goals out there to the universe, and hold myself accountable to you lovely readers who count on my words. Before putting it on Instagram and facebook, I didn't realize just how many are being inspired...and I am so humbled by all of your comments. I LOVE being tagged in your running and fitness photos, so keep it coming!!! The best thing that we can give to our kiddos is an example of a balanced and healthy life, so lace up and get out there!
Onto the goals!
- run 50km in August
- finish the Orchid 42km medal in the LOST running series
- add in strength training (resistance bands) once a week
How did I feel after that first run back?
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| Post-run satisfaction. I wasn't sure I could do it. I wasn't sure if it was too soon. Mother Nature threatened a thunderstorm. But I laced up. I put foot to pavement. And I ran. I ran the whole first mile then walked .25mi and ran again. I ran through side stitches (note to self: hydrate more!) and when it got to the road that leads home, I ran past it for another .25 mi. Yes, my legs are trembling, sweat is rolling down my back and my fave is grimy with dirt. But I ran. And it feels insanely good to be back. #momsrunning #running #badmamajamma #ua #iwill |
One thing you will notice in my training are my bad mama jamma Under Armour running shoes, some new UA gear coming for my cold weather training and the hashtag #IWillWhatIWant. I want to be strong. I want to be healthy. I want to run with purpose. And I will.
Notice that I didn't mention weight or inches in those goals? My weight, the inches and the loose skin from having two big baby boys are not my concern. My goals are how far I can run, at what pace, and, ultimately, how I feel when I look in the mirror.
And I don't mean how I feel about what I look like. But the expression on my face. How I feel when I close my eyes and picture myself out there running.
Proud
Strong
Healthy
Determined
Bring it on #WDW10km
Bring
It
On
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1 comment:
Love this post overall but I have to admit my favourite part is when you point out "Notice that I didn't mention weight or inches in those goals?"
My goals so often centre around a number on the scale, I number on the tape measure, or the number in my clothes but then I realized, were these numbers important to me? Not really, they were only important because I didn't know how else to measure any accomplishment in health and fitness.
Now I'm making a new goal...when I walk down the aisle in just over 8 weeks time I don't care if I am the smallest or lightest I've been, instead I want to feel (mentally & physically) my most healthy, passionate, and energized.
Thank you for your continued inspiration!
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