Training...unexpected triumphs!

Friday February 17th, was supposed to be my rest day for the week. Instead, I traded with Thursday because of an early work day.

So today I got most of my run in, and half of my Zumba in, and proceeded to go about my usual day...until I got my mail. In it was a letter from my doctor telling me that I'm NOT anemic, and my cholesterol was in good shape. Add this to the fact that my blood pressure is lower than it ever has been, and you can call me a very happy chica!

I have NEVER cared about my health, but even I can rejoice about this!

Zumbarunner...whether shaking it or running it, I'll cross the finish line!

Training...day 3

Well, it started good...got my cross training in for the week. I think I ate more protein today than the past two days, and it ended with ice cream! Now if that's not a good training day...:)

Zumbarinner...whether shaking it or running it, I'll cross the finish line!

And So It Begins...

Half marathon training starts this week...I really hope tomorrow goes better.

Zumbarunner...whether shaking it or running it, I'll cross the finish line!

Bitterly Cold But Worth It

This morning, eight runners from Kearney braved the bitterly cold temps to venture a mile on the trails while running in memory of Sherry Arnold. Specialized bibs were even made to commemorate the run. 


You might think that a mile isn't much, but with air temps at -2, and wind chills at -20, a mile is long enough! 


Some runners also (wisely) opting to run inside on their own schedule, ran (with) us as well.


Obviously, the distance is NOT the important thing. What's important is a solidarity of runners; whether seasoned or novice, fast or slow, friends, acquaintances and strangers, banded together to remember one of our own...a runner...who was taken too soon in a senseless act of violence.


This may not have been a race today, but I'm counting this as run number 1 out of (hopefully) 15 for the year.


R.I.P. Sherry Arnold! 


Zumbarunner...whether shaking it or running it, I'll cross the finish line!

A Great Start

This weekend, I'll start my 12 week Lincoln half marathon training on the right foot. I'll be running for a good cause. Last month, Sherry Arnold, a teacher (and avid runner) from Montana was killed while on a run before school. One of the two men arrested confessed to the crime. The link to the story is posted below.


As a result of this tragic event, Sherry Arnold's niece promoted a virtual run; encouraging runners all over the country to run in Sherry's honor. Tomorrow morning, a bunch of runners from Kearney are doing just that. To me, this is a great way to not only remember Sherry, but promote safety for everyone.


Shut Up + Run: Virtual Run for Sherry Arnold- February 11, 2012


Here's to you, Sherry. Rest In Peace!


Zumbarunner....whether shaking it or running it, I'll cross the finish line!

So Close!

I missed winning a free personal training session by 10 minutes.

Sleep

Why is it every time I promise myself I'll go to bed right when I get home from work I end up forcing myself to stay awake?

P.S. Zumbarunner's back, folks!

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