Pushing Myself
After reading about Tina’s awesome 15k this weekend, I felt mega motivated to go for a long run on Sunday. Since moving to Trinidad, Glen and I haven’t gone for a run longer than 4.5 miles. I really...
View ArticleBig Annoucement
I have decided to start training for my 1st Half Marathon. I still think I might be a tad bit crazy…but before I change my mind, I am posting it. If you aren’t familiar with my history of running…go...
View ArticleHard Work
this made me laugh this morning I love it when hard work pays off! I know I have mentioned this before…but I can’t believe that for the past 7 weeks, I’ve been following my 1/2 marathon training...
View ArticleLemony Chicken Soup
Chicken soup is supposed to heal you. At this point, I should be drinking it by the buckets! ha, ha I have to laugh at this point, I mean I have pretty excellent luck and an even better life, usually....
View ArticleSo Flipping Happy it’s 2013
Normally, I celebrate the new year by getting all fancied up and heading to a party. This year, we decided to stay in, mainly because of my cast situation. My mom cooked us a great dinner and we...
View ArticleLove Life…
I’m enjoying my vacation. Now, tell me 1 thing that rocks about your day! The post Love Life… appeared first on Learning Patience.
View ArticleFree Pass to Positivity
It seems easy right?! Sometimes it’s not so easy. Trust me, I know. Life can get crazy, stressful, unfair, rotten and frustrating. Life is all about choices. I have promised my very patient and loving...
View ArticleGiving Thanks – Awesome Weekend
This week I am thankful for… …inspirational images. I’m 12 days away from my next doctor appointment and I’m staying focused and optimistic that I will come home in sneakers. …our new addition. I...
View ArticleRunning Re-Do’s, High Heels and More – Giving Thanks Time
This week I am thankful for… …wearing heels to my date night on Thursday night! HUGE fashion victory! (It broke the 285 day streak of no heels due to the 12 or so pieces of titanium are still in my...
View ArticleFocus T25 – Day 1
I finally caved into the infomercial and ordered FocusT25 last weekend. Yoga is making me stronger but if I’m not running, I need to get my cardio somewhere. I have about 10 pounds to shed to get back...
View ArticleMarathon Motivation and a BIG Announcement
Olympic Trials Qualifier Doesn’t Let Diabetes Slow Her Down PHOTO BY RHIANNON JOHNS I was thinking about what to write today in this little ole space of mine and then I read this amazing article...
View ArticleMarathon Monday – Week 6
This was a big week in terms of mileage but a low week in terms of confidence. My workouts didn’t go down as planned, I had a couple low blood sugars and it just felt like it wasn’t my week, training...
View ArticleMarathon Monday – Week 7
I have a very Type A personality, which means I have a hard time letting go of control…in all areas of my life. Even when I ask for help, following that person advice is hard for me to follow 100%....
View ArticleThe 6 for 26.2 Inspiration Series – Bari
For me, inspiration comes from motivation and most of my day-to-day motivation comes from my amazing running community. So, I thought I’d put on my interviewing hat and get to work asking some of my...
View ArticleMarathon Monday – Lesson Learned
Remember when I talked last week about how I was going to stick to my plan and listen to my coach? Well, what I thought would be a nice workout at NikeTown last Tuesday turned into a HIIT workout my...
View ArticleTHE 6 FOR 26.2 INSPIRATION SERIES – Hallie
I’m about to begin my fun, but very busy day here in Houston starting with an awesome gym session with my trainer Eric. Looking forward to getting my butt kicked and logging some miles on the new...
View ArticleWhat I Learned 7 Weeks into Marathon Training
Lots to talk about this Monday so let’s get started… On Tuesday, I traveled to the States, Houston to be exact and going in that direction is always hard for me because its during the day. I much...
View ArticleTHE 6 FOR 26.2 INSPIRATION SERIES – Jools
With the London Marathon coming up this Sunday, I’m starting to feel more excited and less nervous for my upcoming race in June. When I started this series, I was at a 3 on a scale of excitement, now...
View ArticleYou Have Choices – Friday Motivation
My mom bought me one of those calendars that have positive message for each month and I actually have loved it. Each month has brought an uplifting message to think about or reflect on…but when I...
View ArticleExciting News -Tough Girl Podcast
Life brings many challenges to us all and individually we have to find our own ways to deal with everything. But would you consider yourself tough? If you had asked me 4 years ago, I would have said...
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