Just this morning, during a workout, I poured my heart out to a friend about this blog.
Why did I abandon it? Why did I leave it? Why did I drop it off on a doorstep for someone else to care for? (Haha, not really that far but you get it.)
I used to be so good at documenting my victories as well as my failures. Yes, I said failures because failures aren't always a bad thing. "I can accept failure, EVERYONE fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."-Michael Jordan
I have had so much go on this year but too lazy to document.
So, we decided I would just start here. Put down all the great things that happened this year and start fresh for next year.
I don't believe in resolutions. I believe in dreams-goals-accomplishments. So, I've made it a goal to continue this and I WANT to fulfill it. So here goes:
2013
January-My literal dream of meeting John Mayer came true.
February-I was introduced to Beachbody and became a fitness coach. I met amazing people and got to be a part of watching peoples lives transform due to a healthy life change.
March-I became a mommy to a teenager and we spent our last month together (Babe was deployed) getting to know each other all over again. This time I watched a young lady be born.
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| The teenager. |
April-Babe came home after 6 months overseas. He missed out when both of his grandmothers passed away and their funerals. He also missed out when our cat Morrison passed away.
May-I PR'ed during the Prairie Fire half-marathon. I ran an 8:00 min/mile for 13.1 miles. My finishing time was 1hr 44min, putting me 11th in my division and 165th overall. I cried at the finish line. I also said good-bye to a good friend as her family moved overseas (fist in the air to military). I then made a decision to temporarily say good-bye to some toxic family members. I couldn't allow them to breathe negativity in my life anymore. Until the day of renewal comes, I'm content with the decision that was made.
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| Welcome home Babe! |
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| 1:44:48 |
June-It wasn't a happy time but we had to put our sweet Anabelle to rest. It was the hardest time of my life. She helped me tremendously during my panic/anxiety.
July-John Mayer concert in Kansas City! (It was no meet and greet but it was still an amazing concert.)
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| Rest in Peace Anabelle |
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| Kansas City |
August-Met two new runners and they immediately became family. We would summer train during hard months of pure heat!
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| David and Gwen join the crew |
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| Moose |
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| Marie |
We got two new Burmese kittens and we named them Moose and Marie.
September-I was sick with a sinus infection for 3 weeks but still trained hard. Migraines would hit me like crazy but I pushed through.
October-Maddy gets hospitalized for 2 weeks with a severe lung infection. When doctors are worried, that means you need to pray and pray hard. It was also a time of realizing who truly cared for your family. It was a hard reality.
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| Halloween in the pediatric unit. |
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| Delta F 508-Maddy's CF gene mutation |
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| The Liberty Bell |
November-Even during the toughest times, I still made it to Philadelphia and completed my 6th marathon. I heard The Lords voice the whole run. I technically missed a total of 1 month of training due to me being sick, Maddy being hospitalized, and migraines BUT I still finished under 5 hours. I prayed to at least finish in 4 hours and 45 minutes and I ended up finishing 4:46:03 (SO CLOSE!)! I was still good with everything. We even ventured out to Scranton, PA. to see the sights of where some of The Office scenes were filmed. We had a blast!
December-John Mayer meet and greet with an amazing front row seat concert. This time we traveled 15 minutes to see him because he came to Wichita. Babe was starstruck. I think his exact words were "oh crap, its John Mayer." Best night ever!
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| Front row seats! |
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| Selfies! |
So there it is, 2013! I'm ready for 2014. I'll kick off the New Year running two 5k's and a half-marathon all in 12 hours.
"A goal without a plan is just a wish."-Antoine de Saint-Exupery
2014
Mar-Little Rock Marathon
Oct-St. Louis Marathon
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