Health, Motivation, Running, Self awareness, The Journey, Uncategorized, Weight Loss

Cheaters never win, and…

I found out today that someone I have run with in the past has cheated in several races.  It really disturbs me that someone would do this. My journey to get healthy through running, exercise, and better eating has been pock-marked with successes and failures, I could never imagine cheating myself out of this journey.… Continue reading Cheaters never win, and…

Health, Motivation, Running, Self awareness, The Journey, Uncategorized, Weight Loss

Disappointment

I have felt this way before and I am sure I will again, the feeling that getting out there, even if it does not go well, is better than not going at all. I went out for my run this morning, I was about a mile in and had to call it quits and go… Continue reading Disappointment

Health, Motivation, Running, Self awareness, Uncategorized, Weight Loss

The Fitness Track is Rickety and my Train Keeps Derailing

In spite of successfully motivating myself to run the 10K this weekend, I am feeling like I cannot get back on track with the training I was doing before my half marathon. The two races I have run since the Princess Half have both produced slower finish times than races of the same length that… Continue reading The Fitness Track is Rickety and my Train Keeps Derailing

Motivation, The Journey, Weight Loss

Pushing through setbacks and disappointments

As someone who has been over weight and a smoker for most of my life I am the first to say that I have not always dealt with stress and disappointments in ways that are constructive or particularly helpful. Over the past several months I have been making great strides in my personal and professional… Continue reading Pushing through setbacks and disappointments