26.2

Yep, on Sunday I will be a 2x Marathoner! Super excited! This has been a lot of training for me. I've put in so many hours of hiking and running. I'm feeling super strong and confidant!!! I'm ready for you Chicago!!! 

We're growing in Numbers

Today during our Friday run, we added a tourist that just happened to be running it was nice to show her around our beautiful city! 

20 mile training day!!

Today was my last long run of the season! Woohoo! I did it 20 miles!! My friend and I ran the beaches, so pretty! 

5am wake up call!

Ocean Beach 

We made it to La Jolla 

Such a pretty day. Thank you Mother Nature for the clouds.

Cheers, to 20 miles! 

Hiking!

And Done! 12 Mile beach Run! Early morning 6:00am runs. It's so pretty to run at the Beach! Sunrise

Mission Bay

We completed a total of 12 miles. 

Sweaty girls!

Chicago Marathon

Still training...... Today I went for a 4 mile walk. It was nice to just walk listen to my music and relax. 

It's almost over, only 18 days left. I'm feeling super confident in my running. Yay for me!!

Friday Fun run!

We wake up before the sun rises to get our run.

Early morning runs

We woke up super early to beat the sun. Got in 12 miles! 

Hiking Cowles Mountain

Another Beautiful Sun rise hike! 

Helping to Bring up the Sun!!

We did not go 12 miles. My GPS gets lost:-)

La Jolla shores 5k

Today I ran the la jolla 5k. The course is so Beautiful. La Jolla is just so picture perfect! I PR'd today running a 27 min 5k. I was so excited!!! Finally my work is paying off. I've been running a 10 min. Mile for so long. It's nice to see improvements. I'm also seeing physical improvements too. My body isstarting to transform..... Finally!!! Love it!! I've gotta run this half marathon someday! 

Beer time, it's gotta be 5 pm somewhere?!?!? 

I sure did enjoy it at 8:00am! 

Chips and salsa too. The perfect portion for my eating lifestyle. 

Running~ training

Stairs kicked my ASS! Can't wait for the summertime results!!! 

I'm in love with this song, Turn Down For What!!! Got in a little over 3 miles today! This song may be my Chicago Marathon theme song! 

La Jolla Shores 5k

Today I spent the morning volunteering at road runner sport. The expo was held there. It was so damn cold this morning. But I went anyways. I was in charge of the parking. Getting people in and out as quickly as possible. And in return I got a 5k race entry. Yay!!! 

Paid in Full Chicago Marathon

This what my Instagram post was today! I really am in need of a sponsor! Any takers?!?!?   :-) 175 days to go!!

Chicago Marathon/ summertime Fine!!

I just got accepted to run the chicago marathon today! Which comes at a perfect time because today I also started a weight loss challenge! 30 days to be #SummerTimeFine 

I will incorporate meal planning with exercise. I workout all the time. I just need to eat healthier. Fingers are crossed this will get that extra 10-15lbs off. I just recently lost some weight. But I'm looking to be bikini ready for this summer! 

 

This will be my second Marathon. Last year I ran the ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON! Which was a DREAM, Chicago is only going to be icing on the cake! 

I have a long way ahead of me. Marathon training takes a lot out of you. But hard work does pay off! I never thought at the age of 37 I would be running a marathon! Or that the Marathon Association would be cling me a Athlete. It's Crazy how your life can lead you into different directions. I have dedicated myself to this sport. And I've made some amazing friends and dreamed bigger than I ever thought possible.  I'm ready to kick some ass over the next couple of months. #letsGo #26.MilesBaby 

#dreambig #imready #chicago