Well hello there!!! This is the third installment of my journal. It all began with "But I'm Not A Runner", then moved to "The Fine Line Between Crazy and Insane" and now my new and improved journal for 2008!!! RELENTLESS. FORWARD. MOTION.
Yes...I love the quote "Relentless Forward Motion"...as quoted by some guy named Tom Riley . Not sure who he is. But thanks Tom!
And yes....I turn 40 in 2008....mere weeks before I head down to WDW for my second running of the Goofy . As I finished day two of the Goofy Challenge a week ago, I swore I'd never run an event like that again. Matter of fact, I wasn't sure I'd run another marathon, or 5K or mile for that matter. Ever. Again. But like childbirth...the pain fades and the joy supercedes any bad memories. So here I sit...I pulled the trigger, pushed the button, paid the cash. Done. I'm signed up for another year of intense training. My goal for next year's GOOFY....to finish in 7.5 hours or less. This year...was to finish in 8.0 hours or less (and we made it with a few minutes to spare).
Leading up to Goofy I've also decided on a few big races:
Minnie Marathon weekend 5K and 15K
Disneyland Half Marathon
I also hope to run a fast 5K, run the annual Thanksgiving race and PR again, and possibly (maybe) do a sprint triathlon.
Professionally, I plan to get a yoga certification and add that to my fitness resume!!!
Personally, I plan to NOT obsess over turning 40. I want to run and exercise into 40...crashing into this new decade with vigor and making it the best one of my life. I want to feel strong and healthy. I want to enjoy my kids. I want to live life to the fullest. The last few years have been magical for me and I hope to continue that trend!!
Thanks to anyone who continues to follow my journey. It's not very exciting or unusual....or even special. But you all make me feel special and I truly do love the support I receive here.
Yes...I love the quote "Relentless Forward Motion"...as quoted by some guy named Tom Riley . Not sure who he is. But thanks Tom!
And yes....I turn 40 in 2008....mere weeks before I head down to WDW for my second running of the Goofy . As I finished day two of the Goofy Challenge a week ago, I swore I'd never run an event like that again. Matter of fact, I wasn't sure I'd run another marathon, or 5K or mile for that matter. Ever. Again. But like childbirth...the pain fades and the joy supercedes any bad memories. So here I sit...I pulled the trigger, pushed the button, paid the cash. Done. I'm signed up for another year of intense training. My goal for next year's GOOFY....to finish in 7.5 hours or less. This year...was to finish in 8.0 hours or less (and we made it with a few minutes to spare).
Leading up to Goofy I've also decided on a few big races:
Minnie Marathon weekend 5K and 15K
Disneyland Half Marathon
I also hope to run a fast 5K, run the annual Thanksgiving race and PR again, and possibly (maybe) do a sprint triathlon.
Professionally, I plan to get a yoga certification and add that to my fitness resume!!!
Personally, I plan to NOT obsess over turning 40. I want to run and exercise into 40...crashing into this new decade with vigor and making it the best one of my life. I want to feel strong and healthy. I want to enjoy my kids. I want to live life to the fullest. The last few years have been magical for me and I hope to continue that trend!!
Thanks to anyone who continues to follow my journey. It's not very exciting or unusual....or even special. But you all make me feel special and I truly do love the support I receive here.