tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32944775850772036522024-03-13T04:18:20.268-07:00Fit OC Mom of 3Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033740281938902622noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294477585077203652.post-85991256506120230632012-09-24T08:00:00.000-07:002012-09-24T10:58:08.209-07:00Running- A Metaphor for MY Life...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I know it's such overused metaphor, </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Well, I have been able to see how my running patterns</span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">1. I always make things Larger than they are in my head!</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">"I could NEVER run 13 miles!"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Well friends, I haven't yet, but I have darn sure run farther than I ever have in my life!</span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">2. I tend to focus on the<i> moment</i>, versus the<i> long term.</i></span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I want to hurry up so I'll be done faster....yeah, right.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Meaning...I bite/chew my candy, not suck on it.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">(even though I'm not eating candy anymore, I used to)</span></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I'm more of the Sprinter vs. the Long Distance Runner.</span></i><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">3. I overthink my run before I run it.</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">In my head, I <b>overthink </b>the run, </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">and sometimes I even get a little anxious before I run</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Just like life....need I say more?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I still get moments when I am doubtful about what I am capable of,</span><br />
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To some of you seasoned runners, my PR won't be that big of a deal, but it sure is to me!</div>
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9 Miles!</div>
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Nine, stinkin' miles.</div>
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I have never, in my life, </div>
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I'm training to run the 1/2 Marathon in October.</div>
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My personal goal is to run the <b><i>entire</i></b> </div>
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13.2 miles.</div>
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You see, the <b>BIG DEAL</b> here is that I have <b><i>never</i></b> considered myself a Runner.</div>
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Have I run before?</div>
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Of course:</div>
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as a child, playing tag,</div>
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as a teen, during practice and the basketball games,</div>
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A little.</div>
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Since I can remember, I have always been an Athlete.</div>
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I took Karate,</div>
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your <b>mentality,</b></div>
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in your <b>spirit.</b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am signed up for my <b>FIRST</b> 1/2 Marathon!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You know, real runners.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The kind that don't get tired after like, </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">me and a group of friends from the gym are doing it!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I've gone to barely running 3 miles to my most recent </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">7 miles</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">right?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>BIG RUN!</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What new thing would <b>YOU</b> like to try?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Crossfit?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sandbags?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Zumba?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Give it a shot!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You'll be surprised </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">how "alive" you begin to feel again!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It's <b><i>NEVER</i></b> too late!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll be the first to admit it-</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't like change.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUT, I change easily when I <i>have</i> to.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My teaching job ended,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I actually indulged a bit. (wink)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Going back to the "old" gym was fun!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I got to see the "old" crew!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love how my mind expects the next song </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and a different one comes on.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">it's good to give your body a rest.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, a sandwich with Pastrami, Cole Slaw, and FRENCH FRIES!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(i haven't done that in a year because of a knee injury- </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know it is s...l...o...w.... don't laugh)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do you need to change something in YOUR routine?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is it time to try a new sport or activity?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is something you can change in your workout to make it fresh?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Try to make 1 new change today.....somewhere....</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">GO for it!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'd love to hear about it!</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Mud Run #2</span></b></div>
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If you've never done a Mud Run, you've got to do it!</div>
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The first one I did was at the Great Park, which is the picture on my first post.</div>
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This is my second one.</div>
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(two years later)</div>
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I did it with a group of friends from the gym.</div>
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We had a blast!</div>
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The first one I did, I actually placed.</div>
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2nd in my age bracket.</div>
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(Seniors, Masters, the Old People Group)</div>
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This one, I don't think we placed,</div>
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but I had </div>
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thee best time e-ver!</div>
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Mud in my hair,</div>
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pants,</div>
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shoes, </div>
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socks,</div>
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and <i>there,</i></div>
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too!</div>
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Ha Ha!</div>
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Karla never mentioned the </div>
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LAKE of MUD</div>
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that we would be SLIDING into.</div>
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If I had known prior to the run about that LAKE of MUD,</div>
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I honestly would have hesitated about doing the run,</div>
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because I am the type of girl who does NOT like to get my hair wet.</div>
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Really.</div>
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I don't go swimming because of <i><b>that</b></i>.</div>
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I don't do Triathalons because of <i><b>that</b></i>.</div>
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I don't EVER go out w/my hair wet, because of <i><b>that</b></i>.</div>
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Well, I did that day.</div>
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It was a blast and I'm SOOOOO glad </div>
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Karla never told me.</div>
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HUGE risk for me to go down that slide.</div>
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I won't mention any names, but one of the girls actually opted out of the slide,</div>
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for what I think was that same reason I wouldn't have.</div>
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I was brave!</div>
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I took a risk!</div>
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YaY ME!</div>
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Why do I worry about things so silly as that?</div>
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Do you ever opt out of things because you're afraid of how you'll look?</div>
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I think I do that more than I'd like to admit.</div>
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I need to stop it</div>
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NOW.</div>
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What will you do, regardless of how silly you'll look?</div>
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Share!</div>
<br />Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033740281938902622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294477585077203652.post-76720690314896476932012-06-24T20:34:00.000-07:002012-06-30T22:42:21.134-07:00About Me<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">About Me</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok, I know. One more blog? REALLY?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is classic Sanguine Personality behavior. Start, start, and start, but <i>rarely</i> finish.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The funny thing is that starting something <b>far</b> better than not starting or even trying, right? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The goal of this blog is to encourage, educate and inspire you to work on becoming </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">YOUR best!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I do not have any fitness/health degrees, however, I have been an athlete since the 5th grade, was an All-League Basketball player in High School, ran track and played volleyball for our high school, and I have continued to take Physical Fitness classes while working towards my Teaching Degree in College.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have struggled with a poor body image & low self-esteem and had been overweight for most of my childhood and teen years. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the birth of my first child, I gained an excess amount of weight and was sick of not feeling or looking my best so I did something about it!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have found that going to the gym and hitting the weights has transformed me, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">inside AND out.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love it and could not imagine my life without exercise.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been active all of my life, but not until I started understanding the tie between the mind and body, did my body begin to change into a healthier, stronger version of ME!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have come a long way and although I am in my 40's, I feel stronger, healthier and more confident than ever!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let's work on becoming our BEST together!</span></div>Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033740281938902622noreply@blogger.com2