Time to Renew

And it starts with getting a new 'do' tonight. It always helps to get beautified.
Actually...it started last night when I finally felt a sense of calm. I took time to gaze at the beautiful moon and it brought this sense of calm over me. Weird...I know, to some of you. But I can't deny it. And I think that's what kicked me in the pants to say settle down...relax, my friend.
It's time to Spring Clean. And I'm not just speaking of the closets. I'm talking about a lot of things in my life right now that seem to not have a place or are very chaotic.
Time to pull back...assess...get rid of the crap that's not needed...arrange...and move forward.
Time to throw out what doesn't matter and start focusing on things that do.
I'm so ready!

A Written Reminder...

More for myself...but please feel free to continue if you so choose.

• Work can be stressful. Be appreciative you have a job today.
• Not being able to run can feel defeating. Be appreciative you have legs to run on once they heal.
• School can be hard to juggle. Be appreciative you can read to go to school.
• The house is a mess with dust and renovations. Be appreciative you have a roof over your head and it's becoming more beautiful as the days pass.
• Feeling like a blob cuz you've had one too many snacks. Be appreciative there is food at your table.
• Family can sometimes wear you out. Love them today. You may not have them tomorrow.

I like to think I'm a very positive person. Always looking on the bright side of things. I'm a glass half full girl. Just sometimes when things get heavy, I need a jolt. All of the above have had a recent impact on my life...some, in more ways that I want to discuss right now, but thank God I have Doug and great friends to listen and love me. And Molly, to be a tard and lick my face to make me smile.

Whew...that was pretty cheap therapy. I really do feel better. Now...for some homemade cheese and blackberry beer and blueberry muffins. YES...can you believe it?? Doug has made his own cheese now. Wine...beer...home renovations...cheese...and yes...there is more to come....stay tuned! He's the best.

My Running Shoes are Resting

Coach made me hang up my running shoes for at least a week. I'm not happy, but am obeying. I'm having some issues with my Achilles. I have some heel lifts and that seems to help a lot. I'm hoping if I do what I'm told, this will be short lived. Doug even made me stay home from a walk the other night when he took Mols out. What is a girl to do but sit on the couch, eat bon bons and drink wine? Sounds good for a while. But only a short while.

I am going to hit the bike or elliptical tonight for a bit for a non impact workout. Let's hope this doesn't last long!

Sun Up to Sun Down-A Full Day of Fun

Saturday morning, Doug and I got up bright and early to meet Steff and Run to Finish for our 7 on the 7th Virtual Race. It was so nice getting together with Steff, we hadn't seen her in ages. And how cool is it to get to run with the Race Director of an awesomely cool race?

There's nothing too exciting to say about my race except it was nice to run with Steff and see Run to Finish and Doug out on the trail.

After our run we all met at First Watch and had a delish breakfast. Run to Finish and I laughed as we got out of our cars with our cool Women's Nike Marathon bags that Junk Miles sent us...

Then it was off to Christopher Elbow's for some Venezuelan Spice Drinking Chocolate and multiple pieces of the best chocolates ever. We hung out, tested each others chocolates and caught up with each other.

Here is Steff looking cute...

Then it was home for a bit before it was time to head up for some snow tubing. The weather has been perfect here and as we headed to Snowcreek, the temperature read 57 degrees...at 7:30 pm. How crazy is that? When we arrived, it was crazy packed but thinned out as the night progressed. Fun was had by all.

Wanted: Down Time

Lately, there has been a lot of juggling going on. I think I've lost a ball...or two...or three. Hope I find them soon.

I have noticed, when things get harried, I've been turning to my workouts to settle me...find a release...and re-energize myself. My workouts have been going well. I did botch my 5th 800 meter repeat this week but turned it into the fastest 3 miler I've ever run. This week I rode Osana the longest I have in a very long time and we've been walking Mols a ton. And it doesn't hurt to have the most wonderful man for support and the best kisses around.

This weekend I'm looking forward to getting together with friends for a nice run, breakfast and then some fabulous chocolates. We're also snow tubing this weekend. It'll be a fabulous to let go and enjoy some greatly needed down time.

Good luck to everyone racing this weekend. And a very special holla to Cynical Mud Babe who is running the Rocky Raccoon 100 MILE Trail Run! You go girl. You are my hero!

11:54 am**Ahhh...just got back from a 3 miler. Who knew I'd be running in shorts and a tank top the beginning of February? I think I may have found a ball!

7 on the 7th

Come Join Us!

There are several of us getting together to run 7 on the 7th.

I'm thinking we'll be running from Roe Park at 7:00 am.

Then to breakfast to fuel up for our trip to Christopher Elbow Chocolates.

Email me at kim.greer@yahoo.com if you're interested in partaking in some or all of our Super Duper Fun!

Never Again

We got together at the BFF's for the big game.
We ate.
We drank.
Watched football.
Played Wii-where I kicked hiney hoser in bowling.
And Doug wrestled around with Karen's 4 year old so much, that he made poor Bubby puke!
Then he got back up for more.
Boys!

With friends, family and a box of photos that randomly appeared...we had a blast from the past.
We came across pictures of ex's...pictures of Karen's wedding...babies...and FUN FAT FOTOS.
Everyone laughed, hooted and were astonished over some of them.
Then...Karen's mom found a picture of me probably at my heaviest in 2002. Doug looked at it with a crinkled nose and wide eyes...that was you?? Wow! Now mind you, I was a size 12. Okay...probably a size 14 but wouldn't buy any clothes that said so. I wasn't obese...but heavy and not anywhere close to in shape.

Looking at those pictures made me cringe. It made me very uncomfortable. Even today, thinking about them makes me sick. Not that I was embarrassed or didn't want Doug to see them. I don't care about that. It was something more. I'm not sure I can put my finger on it. Did it bring me back to a place I didn't want to be?
It was almost like I was looking at pictures of someone else.
That was me?
That was me.
I say 40 pounds heavier. Others call me on it and say it was more.
Who is that person? What were you thinking? What were you feeling?
Either way...that is not me ANYMORE.
NEVER AGAIN.
And I can't be happier to say that.