Reflecting part 2

Written March 18, 2014 Testimony Tuesday!!! As I flew back home Friday 14 March preparing for the completion of my 2nd Marathon on Sunday March 16, 2014. I can honestly say I was in a daze and can not recall anything about Saturday. I felt like I was experiencing an out of body episode. I showed up at the starting point on Sunday with just my Ipod, no Garmin . I am on my journey of becoming a Marathon Maniacs !! I shared laughter, took pictures and enjoyed been surrounded with the company I kept. There was no nervousness, no last minutes doubting myself no nothing. It was just another run that I had PROPERLY trained for, and yes I had a goal time of finishing at 04:30:00. The most flattest course was yet the most difficult. It was crowded and I was hoping to beat the rain. I can honestly say I was not feeling this race. I had dreamed about it and trained for it; but yet It was just one of them days that I was ready for it to be over with. I was ready to run, complete and return home so I can sleep. A girl can't trust a fart so, I wasted (felt like) 10 min standing in potty break line @ mile 6. Nikkis Nikkis Lynette Spicer passed me giving me the confused look,lol (potty break I yelled and started back running). I wondered how Karen and Connie was doing? Pacer group coming up I see Jacqueline Lyons kicking Asphalt with the 04:00:00 pacer (High five her), Jerome Karen Mageo 04:15:00 pacer(high five/say good job) and Connie Clark with the 04:30:00 (high five/ say looking good) my girls was in beast mode. Mile 13 time frame 02:36:56 dang I am moving slow. 14 - 18 I feel a rock! Do I have a rock in my shoe? Why my sock feel bunched up? Dang this course is boring. I am so tired of running. I am ready for this to be over with? 19 hit at 04:07:59. WTH is mile 20? I only have a 10k (6.2) man forget this I'm walking. I'm tired, my ipod quit and I want to be in my bed. BUT the only thing kept me from stopping besides GOD , was Nikkis Spicer. I knew this chic was aiming to catch up with me. But I an'it going to let her, lol She was aiming hard, too! Because every time I saw her I read her facial expression "Man what's wrong with you"? "You are suppose to be way ahead of me" . "You get caught slipping I'm passing and will see you at the finish line" . So I kept pushing and I was so HAPPY to finish that .2..I finished my 2nd Marathon in 05:38:59!!! Epsom Salt, BenGay and my foam roller is my new best friend. Next Marathon April 13

written May 5, 2014 The journey isn't always perfect, but always worth taking. -Kara Goucher. I believed I could so I did, 3 Marathon in 50 days and committed myself to Marathon Maniacs The InSane asyLum. Philippians 4:13

May 7 Mission Accomplished. I received my runner Id! CERTIFIABLE BABY!! WARRIOR CALL ALERT! Double agent 3936-9185 checking in! First and foremost all my source of strength thru out my life has come from God. Especially over these last 50 day on properly training to complete 3 Marathon. God allowed me to get up every morning and night to do what I have fallen in love to do which is Run. He truly showed me grace, favor, mercy and everything in between. I walked away injury free, all toenails in tacked and no blisters on my feet. Second a big thank you to my #1 support Marvin J. Lancaster II for EVERYTHING! The pep talks when I said I am tired. The reassurance of self doubt on race day. The understanding / patience with my crazy running schedule, listening to me say let me check my schedule if an event come up, the early morning phone calls and late night every day question of asking me if I ran on my off day but, also staying on me to make sure I get my training in. Yes he think I am crazy. To my crew, sisterhood and accountability partners Nikkis Lynette Spicer, Jacqueline Lyons, Connie Clark and Jerome Karen Mageo. When I set this goal to become a MM they had no clue my goal would become there's, LOL. However,They jumped in with no hesitation. Early morning, late night, didn't know the distance until we ran(wasn't important), laughter, call out, falls, yell at from people for running ahead of two left feet etc. From January until now I have learned a lot about myself and others while on this journey. I've had plenty of talks with God and made some life changing decision.. But one thing I can walk away with is an indescribable transformation!! Always a student, constant learning, forever humble and setting no limitation.

Reflecting over my fitness journey

Photo credit from net. As I sit here and reflect over my 7 month accomplishment I am in AWE of how much I've changed, grew and accomplished. It all started with a reminder from my son about my vision board. It wasn't until then I realized that I have accomplished all of my fitness related goals. So here I reread and capture all of my goals.

Written Feb 25, 2014 I didn't just wake up like this. My first official 5k was 8/6/2011 I did with my BFF and I ran it in 45:34 mins. My first half marathon was 11/12/2011 with my BFF. I talked her into doing it and we both never ran over 6 miles. Our finished time 3:24:40 . My first Marathon was 11/16/2013 and I finished it in 5:00:17 . But looking back when I began my running journey, I started off with 3 miles. I found the journal that I wrote my 50 things to do list. Guess what ALL the race I've ran was on the list. It was written back in 2006. When you set goals, follow and work the plan you vision for your life is unpredictable. But it still take being consistent, dedication and hard work. ‪#‎staythecourse‬ ‪#‎stopcomparing‬ ‪#‎writetheplan‬ I am lead by GOD. But he have placed a lot of mentors in my path.

Written March 4, 2014 What's going on in my Fitness Journey?!! March begins the kick off of my 1/3 marathons back to back, that I will be completing. Yes, I am excited. But to be Honest I am soo look forward to the following imagines below. As my fellow sole sister Tara says ‪#‎Marathontraining‬ ‪#‎aintforsuckas‬ . My journey, My goals, My accomplishment and loving every minute of it. ‪#‎FutureMarathonManic‬

Marathon Nov 16, 2013 Recap

A Great mentor will not only lead you on your future path but also help you to realize your full potential spiritually, mentally and physically."- Robin Gerber. For 4 months, 4 Days a week @ 4:45 a.m. I traveled this journey while having a pavement date with this awesome unselfish Diva. She encourage and pushed me to a higher level every time my foot hit the pavement. She held me accountable with my mileage goals, proper sleep and what I ate. In the beginning I always asked "How Many Mile Are We Running?" But soon learn to just show up and run. Why? Because she would change the mileage and route in the middle of a run!! In order to be the best you have to train with the best. Jacqueline you are TRUELY THE BEST at what you do. I'm thankful that we crossed path and I connected with someone who inspire, nourish and brought out the best in me. No competition, No holding back, No taking it easy just pushing and pulling me forward to reach a higher level every time I laced up my shoe. My FIRST MARATHON EXPERIENCE.....(long story) Before the race: Raining..Rethinking my situation about changing clothes. I'm all up in My emotions.. but I have to get my head in the game. It's GAME TIME. Nikkis Lynette Spicer sees my wheel turning. Of course she laugh and gave me a pep talk. I'M READY. The rain is my cleansing moment. #GAMETIME Tracy Welch and I walking to our starting point. She's running the Half and I'm headed to the Marathon line up. She give me a pep talk..Don't worry you can do this! You've done 15 mile right?! Me: I've done 20 miles. Tracy: but not in the rain.. you got this, you will be fine.. Me: Oh I'm good. Yep I got this. This is my practice run. We hug and go our separate ways. BAM saw Jacqueline Lyons my running coach and mentor. We line up in Wave 5. It's still raining. Rule of thumb never try anything new on race day. I didn't follow the rule. I added gospel music to my running list. I felt and knew this was going to be a spiritual moment for me!!! Mile 1- Talking to self .don't start off too fast. It's Raining, Embrace it. this is your cleansing moment. Started my play list Listen to ORDER MY STEPS IN YOUR WORD. Trying not to cry. Breath, just breath! Mile 2-6 Repeat song ORDER MY STEPS IN YOUR WORD / GOOD and BAD to calm my nerves and connect with the rain. check 10k time 1:03:29 Mile 7:Running coach Jackie got in her zone and Kicked Asphalt. LMBO Mile 8-13 Don't even remember. FIGHTER by Christiana Aguilera came on Picked out a rabbit chased him until he went off into the woods(potty break). 'Yell I can't follow you over there hurry up and catch back up. hit mile 13 check time 2:17:43 Mile 14: Feeling great and was impressed with my half marathon distance time. Passed the beer tent. I was like dang should've stopped. Naw to many miles to go it will relax you. Keep kicking Asphalt. Mile 15: It's something about this mile. I have to make myself push thru. I started listening to AWESOME/WHY WE SING. I closed my eyes ..start signing and lifting my hand praising GOD. Then I hear a voice "You almost there just keep going, don't give up. I open my eyes and BAM one of the coaches for another group, all up near me running side by side encouraging me. I laughed and told her I'm fine. I was connecting with the lord..thank her and kept it moving. "I must of looked broke down". Mile 17-20: Game Time!! Time to kick it up a notch. Playing in my ear The Point of No Return, Till I Collapse By Eminem and Heart Of A Champion- Nelly check time..mile 20 (3:43:18) I had to look at it again. Naw, I'm at (3:43:18) I can so hit (4:30:00) Jackie will be soo proud of me Mile 21: I Didn't Know my own strength/ I look to You by Whitney Houston. Got all emotional again. Mile 22-23: Never would've made it. Yep didn't make the 4:30:00 mark Mile 24: Take Me To The King- Tamela Mann Mile 25 IPOD died. So I ran that mile without music What the Flocker?!! Oh well enjoyed the moment Mile 26: Saw Two crazy people YELLING, Screaming my name. It was Nikkis and Tracy. I burst out laughing. They were in the right spot at the right time. All loud, proud and loud! My own personal cheering section .2 The part that kills you!! When I say All down Hill? The ending was down Hill. I kicked some serious Asphalt Hard. Didn't even thinking about twisting an ankle or falling. All that was on my mind was Get to the finish line. Crossed the finish line at( 5:00:17) Saw Jackie !!! She hug me and said You did great! I hug her broke down and just cried in her arms. I couldn't even catch my breath Hyperventilating. I'M A MARATHONER NOW !! #wining

Life is Good!!!!

Life is good! I'm living a stress free, drama free and enjoying life right about now. I'm living in and getting acquainted with my apartment, back in school and going strong training for my Marathon. I'm staying the course and trusting the process.

Trying to be about this 5 a.m. workout life

Good news!! I woke up and hit the Track this a.m. Bad news I didn't meet the group I wanted to run with. I remember a time when I use to get up and go work out in the early a.m. with no problem. Now I have to drag myself out the bed. Many time I roll over and hit the alarm and go back to sleep. So my goal is to get back to working out in the a.m.. I still will attend my group evening run on Mon/Wed. Sooooo what do I do now since I'm full of energy? I have no clue. The house is clean. Guess I'll make my workout regimen for the week or month. Goal for today go get a pedicure, manicure and brow done. Now that's sound relaxing. Happy Running

It's the simple thing in life

I have a confession to make. Every since I've started running, I have become fascinated with cool, ass funky socks!! I ordered these for my birthday along with some other ones!

Happy Running!!

Day 4

It was a rough day for me. I had intention on getting in a early a.m. run ;but didn't move once the alarm went off. By the time came for me to meet my running group, I almost canceled then too. But considering the run coordinator text me saying she wasn't coming O_o ;I had to push aside my tiresome and get up and go. They say the hardest part is getting started or to the destination. But once I got started, I'm thankful I went. I forgot my Garmin so I couldn't track my time. I guess it didn't matter because I actually ran with a new member to our group. We did 3.17 miles. Now tomorrow I will attempt to get up and hit the pavement solo. I have 3 miles schedule. I am going to trying to follow this running schedule. Happy running!