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Thanks to a post from @Fittywithit I just ordered myself a Road ID – Shoe ID. It has crossed my mind a few times that God forbid something happen to me no one would know who I was. And especially being so far from home it could be problematic.

I got a shoe tag (I won’t even have to remember to put it on, it will just always be there) and was able to put to put my name as well as phone numbers for my mom and aunt who know my medical history, but are 1,000 miles away and a number for my boss who is here. Plus I got to add an little inspiration line too (Sound Mind. Sound Body.)!

I also added the light bracelet to the top of my Christmas List.

Both of these products are going to make me feel a HELLUVA lot safer on the road.

http://www.roadid.com/

Huffin’ for Stuffin’ Turkey Trot!

Ran my 3 mile trot in 26:04 – that’s a 8:41 average pace! Redonk.

I actually could have shaved off more time, but I walked briefly twice after some GIGANTIC hills. Seriously Moore’s Mill golf course – party foul on the hills. The final drive to the finish was also a steep uphill battle. I really almost puked when I crossed the finish line! I also had to be careful on the downhills because it was a bit wet and slippery. I was so afraid of busting my ass.

Since it was a “fun run” they didn’t have race bibs which kinda bummed me out, but the shirt is pretty legit!

Happy Turkey Day 🙂

Realization

In all my previous and failed weight loss attempts I would RUN* so I could EAT.

These days I EAT so I can RUN.

It’s such a crazy mental shift, but running is THE most important thing to me right now. I make so many decisions based around running and I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way.

*I didn’t start actually running until this year, but I would use the elliptical, go to classes, etc.

Sweated my face off in spin class and then knocked out 5 miles on the treadmill. 

Full marathon I’m COMING…be afriad, be very afraid.

I also would be remiss if I didn’t mention how much all of your comments on my post about my dad meant to me. THANK YOU for your kind words, it has such a healing power. You all are so dear to my heart. I look forward to including you all in celebrating his life tomorrow.

Full Marathon Training Kicks off TODAY

I have myself a nice little 3 mile run to kick off my 18+ weeks of training. Honestly the whole training schedule doesn’t scare me at all. I’m actually cutting back from running 5x a week to 4x a week with this training plan which will be a change. Week 1 is like r,3,5,3,r,8,cross – CAKE. The jump from a 12 mile run to 14 mile run in a few weeks will be interesting.

I’m so freakin stoked and it feels badass to say/know I’m training for a full.

ALSO, I have an appointment on Monday for a general physical and a gynecological exam on Tuesday – I just want to make sure I have a clean bill of heath as I embark on this next challenge.