3 Weeks And Counting!

Yesterday marked 3 weeks until the PF Chang's Rock N Roll Half Marathon I'll be running!  And I ran 10 miles!!!  I'm so proud of myself!  I honestly wasn't sure I'd be able to do it, but I made it, and actually felt good afterward!

I even practiced my fueling strategy during my run, and think I have that figured out for race day too.  Yesterday was such a breakthrough for me!  I'm more confident than ever in my ability to complete the half.

While purchasing new running shoes the other day, I also picked up a book called Running Arizona.  It lists hundreds of events mostly in AZ throughout 2014.  So, my resolution for 2014 is going to be to complete an event every month.  It may just be a 5k, or I may do more half marathons!  But I'll do something every month!

I'm reminded this holiday season that running is a gift, so I'll treat it like one and cherish it every day.  I hope you do the same!

~ Courtney

Turkey "Trot" My A**!

Okay, so you can tell from the title that I ran in a Turkey Trot.  And said Turkey Trot occurred on Thanksgiving morning.  My husband convinced me to do the 10k instead of the 5k - which probably would have been more of a trot (since I run about 5k every time I'm not doing a long distance run for training).

Well, let me just say, this was no trot.  I trotted.  Others did not.  My husband left me at the starting line and never looked back.  I thought we were running 6.2 miles for fun - but oh no, he and others were out for blood, I mean medals!  Sheesh!

Anyway, I completed my run (trot) and am proud to say I finished my first race!  It was fun, and I definitely earned the turkey, stuffing, rolls, potatoes and pie I ate later that day!!

Looking forward to the next one (race that is)!

~ Courtney