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Ready or Not

I can't believe it has been so long since my last post. I haven't spent the past two weeks in a tropical paradise or on my near-death bed. I've just been hangin' with my girls, getting stuff done, living life. Blogging kind of got pushed to the bottom of my to-do list and is just now making its way back up. Someday I hope to be one of those bloggers who posts every day (even every other day would be an accomplishment for me), but for now I just do what I do. Anyhow, now that I finished Mockingjay and as long as I can withstand the temptation of all the returning fall TV shows, I plan to get back to blogging on (my version of) a regular basis. I have several posts floating around in my head, so that helps too! Maybe I should take a few weeks off more often.

And since this is a running blog, I should mention I have been running lately. I still don't feel ready to run a marathon one week from tomorrow, but ready or not, I am running.

I am looking forward to getting away for a day or two and adding another marathon to my list of accomplishments. I am also trying to stay focused on the positive. Things like:
  • Rediscovering the magic of KT Tape after struggling with a sore shin for the past few months.
  • Seeing the scale drop three pounds in the past few weeks without making a conscious effort. When does that ever happen??
  • Finding the perfect headband (more on that in another post).
  • Seeing a difference in my midsection after devoting myself to doing a core workout
    on a regular basis for the first time in my life.
  • The cooler fall temps for running and playing with my girls outside.

I hope you all find the positive in your day as well. Happy Friday and have a great weekend!!


RUN: Fall marathon madness is in full swing. Good luck to all those lining up at the starting line this weekend!

Comments

  1. You're ready. You did the training.

    Enjoy it!

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  2. It seems like the weight loss happens when we aren't trying!

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  3. I love you to mention Mockingjay. :)

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  4. I live to be positive and love to hear others finding the positives in their lives as well. You'll be fine to run the marathon.

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  5. When you figure out how you took 3 lbs. off without trying, can you tell me?

    Have a good taper week this week!

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  6. I suppose if I was consistent with core I would see those positive results too. good job!

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  7. I want my scale to drop 3 lbs!! Three pounds lost equates to about a minute and a half shaved off of a marathon finish time, and I need all the help I can get.

    Enjoy the last of the taper!

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  8. In my book, hanging with the family can be just as rewarding as a tropical vacation, without the airport hassle.
    Plus, this cooler weather is just lovely sleeping weather.
    And how cool that you've strengthened your core AND dropped a few pounds? Both of which are guaranteed boosts for your marathon experience. Enjoy the taper!

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  9. You're ready! I never feel ready for a race either. enjoy the last of taper days.

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