DONT GIVE UP

Today I just want you to say a lot of prayers for my friend, V and her husband W.

Never take today for granted.

I've been career hunting again... it's always a process.

Still biking; Making the loop twice. Burning tons of calories from the various inclines along the way. Not Giving Up!!

Going to my first Major League game today... Watching the Angels and Orioles. Sitting behind visitor dugout.. wearing RED for my husband's team... the ANGELS... fitting because there needs to be some A's with V&W. Watch for me and my long hair!! ;o)

Please, Please, Please.... Keep my friends in your prayers, and if you have a prayer chain in your church, please add them.

XOXO to all of you!

Don't give up!

On the Wagon

Oh, it seems like I can't get up the motivation to get my HIND-END up in the morning.... And it's probably because the heat index is usually 5-10 degrees higher, and 70%+ humidity!! Im looking forward to some cool days ahead to jumpstart this program, again. I've pretty much made up my mind if it's too HOT and HUMID to go outside, I will drive up to the Naval Academy and run in the air conditioning.

GREAT job to those of you who ran 5Ks this weekend!! My day will come... I just know it! Update me on how you did.

Thanks again to all of you who are so supportive! You give me inspiration!!

Don't. Give. Up.

Slump

WOW!! Why does it feel like the summer is almost over??

The boys will be home in THREE weeks!!!

The "new" body I was supposed to have is still hiding!!!

"COME OUT, COME OUT....Where ever you are!!!"

Gold Stars to all of you who have been running and starting/finishing races!!

It is my hope that when you are rounding that long stretch and thinking you can't make it

You reach deep within your soul and remember...

Don't. Give. Up.

What's In a Bike?

 One light weight Cannondale bike frame

 Two of the thinnest tires I have ever seen in my life

 18 gears to keep me going up those tough inclines along the water

 One headlamp which prevents me from getting run over by cars backing out

of their drive at 430AM!! (who else gets up that early??)

 Two sets of brakes; refer to #4.

 One water bottle/holder; Hydration is a MUST!!

 One biking pocket;  keeps my iphone rain-free

 Infinite measure of love from my husband, who put it together

I AM BLESSED!!

Don't Give Up!!

Find something else if what you're doing doesn't work.

I started out walking this morning, but found I am still having random pain in my ankle and knee.

Is this the sign of old age???

I turned around and headed back to the house after only doing a half mile.

As I approached the house, I kept thinking I should just drive up to the gym in Annapolis and go lift.

But I was determined to get some cardio in.....

SO.....

I took two Ibuprofen and hopped on the bike and did my route.

I can't put into words how it made me feel knowing I wasn't going to quit this morning, and push on through.

GOOD...

Doesn't even begin to describe it.

All I have to say

IS

DON'T. GIVE. UP.

A NEW BFF

I had stepped away a couple days from running

due to blisters that have formed

on my precious feet.

That is... until three days ago.

My mother-in-law... (the gem she is)....

recommended

 Moleskin.

I think I've found my new BFF!!

Happy Running/Walking/whatever it is that you are doing to stay healthy!!!

Don't. Give. Up.