The end of the world came….and went.  The Mayans, great people and all, but their time is over, their calendar ended today — and the world kept turning.  Not that I expected any less.  It’s still early — some people think the Big End might come at midnight.  I myself, think the Mayans were sun-worshipping people, and they woulda gotten it done in the morning — if it were going down today.  So since I was still here, and the treadmill was still here.  I put 1+1 together to equal 6.  Miles, that is!!!  Another 6-miler done. Read the rest of this entry →

Back on the treadmill today, an early run before work.  6 miles,  again!  One of the last few (yeah!!).   This time I was testing out a second option for Marathon Day in Florida.  My UnderArmour Tank (in pretty breast-cancer awareness Pink!) and my new Running Skirt.  SKIRT?  Yea, I was All Girlie today as I ground those 6 miles into the carpet upstairs.  Don’t call the fire department, that was just ME….SMOKIN’!!!!  (tee – hee). Read the rest of this entry →

So it’s Florida.  I’ve been there 3 times for Christmas to visit my mom and sister who live in Apopka.  Weather….is a crap shoot!  Gotta start preparing for all options. Read the rest of this entry →

Today was all about remembering.  Remembering why I started down this Journey in the first place.  It was all about Becoming Strong.   Read the rest of this entry →

i just couldn’t do it.  i ran 11 miles, and then walked the rest.  fighting back the tears, feeling really defeated.  I don’t know what’s wrong.  I have to figure it out.  But not today.  Today my emotions are running amuck – and I just feel super sad.

I knew it wouldn’t be the first corral!  But I didn’t want to be in the last one either! Read the rest of this entry →

In the spirit of keeping my Marathon experience as positive as possible – I have n.o.t. let loose with how I REALLY feel about those midweek 6-mile runs.  Until Now!  🙂 Read the rest of this entry →

and this Marathon just got R.E.A.L.     Waivers were released today! Read the rest of this entry →

Ugh, I’m susceptible to blisters.  always have been.  I try my best at prevention.  Keep my feet dry, wear thin running socks, even the double layer type that PROMISE no blisters.  Uh…yea…. not so much! Read the rest of this entry →

The past few days, I have felt out of sorts.  I’m going through a phase — the “I’ve lost my Mo-Jo” phase.  It happens sometimes.  No big deal. Read the rest of this entry →