Sooooo, since the house didn't sell, the Hubs is already making the to-do list for remodeling...
Number one project on the list is our bathroom!
Yep!
And I have been asked for my opinion, my version of what I want!
So I will give you an overview of my plans.
Right now there are two single sinks - separate vanities, a 6 foot whirlpool tub, a 36x36 shower, a toilet (duh) and a huge window.
First things first....tub goes! Who needs it? I have another and a hot tub.
What could be better?
The tiny shower goes too...
I want a 4 x 6 foot shower with dual shower heads, a steam option and a seat to sit on when I shave my legs! It shall be a tile shower and a door wont be needed as it will have a wall built in an L shape on the front!
The toilet will be shielded off by a barrier wall, I will have a vanity space for hair and makeup and the dual sinks will be replaced a 4 foot vanity with a raised bowl and marble counter top!
The vinyl floor will be replaced with tile and the towel racks will be replaced with towel warmers...AH!
The Hubs said the orange "Ronald McDonald walls have to go", so color is up in the air...but I don't think I will argue too much with that IF the remodel goes as I plan...but then again, we have to come to a compromise (sigh)...just like all the changes in the bathroom.
Who knows how it will turn out, but it will be an adventure!
I can't wait to tear out every piece of sheet rock in there!
How exciting...
Run safe, run happy!
-dee
Monday, May 31, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Three Things Thursday!
One - It’s official – the gear is in and the races are chosen – I am the second, and one of only two members of the elite squad known as “Team Active Chiropractic”. I had Bob take pictures of myself in the gear Tuesday night and sent them to Dr. G. The next day the following text conversation went like this:
Him: “Pictures are awesome. Love the kits. Hope it fits well. Welcome to the AC Elite team!”
Me: “Thank you! Love it! I might not be fast but I will look good tri-ing!”
Him: “You will be fast. Plus the slower you go the better the advertisement!”
Me: “True. Then you should get lots of new patients.”
I know he really doesn’t care that I am not fast, but he is nice about it.
Here's the outfit, sorry the pics are not great and I was wearing sunglasses inside because I had already washed my face and was makeup free, hence my giant, shiny forehead!
NOTE: And just so everyone knows, Maggie already told me that my (ahem) chest looks HUGE and I was just happy that my behind didn't! LOL!
Two - I had an awesome thing happen on Saturday during my morning run with Maggie...
Some of you migh already know that I L-O-V-E the show "Hoarders". It completely fascinates me.
Well during our second pass, heading back to the run start we were again hit by this horrbily stinky, something died, breathe thru your mouth block on our run. We knew it was coming, we had smelled it on our way out. What we didn't know until I looked to my right and paid attention...there, before my very eyes...a house marked condemned and the signs a cleanup had begun. I could see thru the filthy windows, the pryed open door and crawl space this place was foul, not to again mention THE SMELL. I was almost dancing I was so excited. I cannot tell you had badly I wanted to throw on a mask and some gloves and go see the inside. How do people get there? What is the switch that is turned on or off off that causes it? I still think about driving over there and going to poke around but Bob ain't having it! Dang it!
Three - My sister (2.5 years older than me), her husband and my niece and nephew (15 and 13) are moving to Switzerland for 3 to 5 years. I am so excited for this opportunity for them and will miss them. There is a Zurich Marathon (see...) and I am sure I will visit them...that is not the point here. My parent's - I am sad for them. Their only 2 grandchildren are moving away. They love those kids so much and visa-versa BUT I did tell them this: They are super lucky to have had the g-kids in the same town for their so-far entire lives. Lucky to have spent so much time with them, helping them mature and mold into the awesome kids that they are. There are so many g-parents that don't get 5% of the time with their g-kids as Mom and Dad have.
I know that doesn't make it easier though. I don't feel guilty being the "childless" daughter. My parents knew LONG ago that kids were not in the cards for me BUT do know that I have offered up these two cuties to come and stay with them ANYTIME they want!
Now who could say no to these faces?
My fur kids!
Happy Thursday! Run safe, run happy! -d
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
House versus Home!
So some of you may or may not know that we have had our house on the market since January...Ugh.
Bites have been sporadic, not much to tell, with the market the way it is, it still isn't looking good.
I have to give credit to my Hubs, he is only trying to sell and move because of me...
Let me explain.I was very fortunate growing up - I always lived in a "home". We moved many times during my upbringing..military housing, subdivisions, bigger, medium...I was lucky. Although we weren't "rich" per say, we were...we always had a nice house, and everything we needed...most of all, my Mom always made it a "home" (no jab at Dad but he was off fighting for our freedom - love you Dad!).
Here's the difference to me -
I live in a house...don't get me wrong, I am lucky and have a lovely and ample house.
But that is just it, to me it is just a house.
Bob is being kind enough to try to find a way to sell and move so we can find our "home".
He owned this house before he met me and I was living with a girlfriend so we stayed.
I initially had hoped that I would "fall in love" with this house, "love" my 'hood, be bff's with my neighbors...
No, no and no.
So we are in the position of lowering our home price, taking a loss and hoping it sells.
I love the fact that Bob is willing to lose money to make me happy, but if we end up having to stay I will make due until another opportunity arises.
Dudy and Maggie are here in the Ville and make it completely tolerable.
Here is what I hope for:
Sell this house...
Go house shopping and find our dream home...
I tried to explain to Bob, I want a home...
Where I love the bump in the middle of the floor or the squeak in the 3rd step on the stairs.
Where I love that the cabinet doors in the kitchen stick because they have been painted so many times.
Where the air conditioning makes funny noises and the view out my kitchen window makes me smile!
We would love and be best friends with our neighbors and have cookouts every Sunday!
Okay, a little goofy, I know but that is the ideal...
AH, but to dream...
Run safe, run happy!
-dee
Bites have been sporadic, not much to tell, with the market the way it is, it still isn't looking good.
I have to give credit to my Hubs, he is only trying to sell and move because of me...
Let me explain.I was very fortunate growing up - I always lived in a "home". We moved many times during my upbringing..military housing, subdivisions, bigger, medium...I was lucky. Although we weren't "rich" per say, we were...we always had a nice house, and everything we needed...most of all, my Mom always made it a "home" (no jab at Dad but he was off fighting for our freedom - love you Dad!).
Here's the difference to me -
I live in a house...don't get me wrong, I am lucky and have a lovely and ample house.
But that is just it, to me it is just a house.
Bob is being kind enough to try to find a way to sell and move so we can find our "home".
He owned this house before he met me and I was living with a girlfriend so we stayed.
I initially had hoped that I would "fall in love" with this house, "love" my 'hood, be bff's with my neighbors...
No, no and no.
So we are in the position of lowering our home price, taking a loss and hoping it sells.
I love the fact that Bob is willing to lose money to make me happy, but if we end up having to stay I will make due until another opportunity arises.
Dudy and Maggie are here in the Ville and make it completely tolerable.
Here is what I hope for:
Sell this house...
Go house shopping and find our dream home...
I tried to explain to Bob, I want a home...
Where I love the bump in the middle of the floor or the squeak in the 3rd step on the stairs.
Where I love that the cabinet doors in the kitchen stick because they have been painted so many times.
Where the air conditioning makes funny noises and the view out my kitchen window makes me smile!
We would love and be best friends with our neighbors and have cookouts every Sunday!
Okay, a little goofy, I know but that is the ideal...
AH, but to dream...
Run safe, run happy!
-dee
Friday, May 21, 2010
Friday Inspiration!
People inspire me every day. Some in my own backyard, some I read about. Some I know personally, some I might be fortunate enough to meet one day, others have already left us and we can only learn of their legacy.
I want to try to share stories of inspiring people with my readers.
Here is #1:
I got this from http://www.elitefeet.com/ - just so I give credit where credit is due...I was talking about this fascinating man/legend this morning during my run. I hope it makes you feel as good as it made me feel.
Enjoy!
The Legend of Cliff Young:
The 61 Year Old Farmer Who Won the World’s Toughest Race
"The legendary story of Cliff Young is already known to many runners. If you're aren't familiar with it, you're in for a fascinating read.
An Unlikely Competitor
Cliff Young
Every year, Australia hosts 543.7-mile (875-kilometer) endurance racing from Sydney to Melbourne. It is considered among the world's most grueling ultra-marathons. The race takes five days to complete and is normally only attempted by world-class athletes who train specially for the event. These athletes are typically less than 30 years old and backed by large companies such as Nike.
In 1983, a man named Cliff Young showed up at the start of this race. Cliff was 61 years old and wore overalls and work boots. To everyone's shock, Cliff wasn't a spectator. He picked up his race number and joined the other runners.
The press and other athletes became curious and questioned Cliff. They told him, "You're crazy, there's no way you can finish this race." To which he replied, "Yes I can. See, I grew up on a farm where we couldn't afford horses or tractors, and the whole time I was growing up, whenever the storms would roll in, I'd have to go out and round up the sheep. We had 2,000 sheep on 2,000 acres. Sometimes I would have to run those sheep for two or three days. It took a long time, but I'd always catch them. I believe I can run this race."
When the race started, the pros quickly left Cliff behind. The crowds and television audience were entertained because Cliff didn't even run properly; he appeared to shuffle. Many even feared for the old farmer's safety.
The Tortoise and the Hare
Cliff Young
All of the professional athletes knew that it took about 5 days to finish the race. In order to compete, one had to run about 18 hours a day and sleep the remaining 6 hours. The thing is, Cliff Young didn't know that!
When the morning of the second day came, everyone was in for another surprise. Not only was Cliff still in the race, he had continued jogging all night.
Eventually Cliff was asked about his tactics for the rest of the race. To everyone's disbelief, he claimed he would run straight through to the finish without sleeping.
Cliff kept running. Each night he came a little closer to the leading pack. By the final night, he had surpassed all of the young, world-class athletes. He was the first competitor to cross the finish line and he set a new course record.
When Cliff was awarded the winning prize of $10,000, he said he didn't know there was a prize and insisted that he did not enter for the money. He ended up giving all of his winnings to several other runners, an act that endeared him to all of Australia.
Continued Inspiration
In the following year, Cliff entered the same race and took 7th place. Not even a displaced hip during the race stopped him.
Cliff came to prominence again in 1997, aged 76, when he attempted to raise money for homeless children by running around Australia's border. He completed 6,520 kilometers of the 16,000-kilometer run before he had to pull out because his only crew member became ill. Cliff Young passed away in 2003 at age 81.
Today, the "Young-shuffle" has been adopted by ultra-marathon runners because it is considered more energy-efficient. At least three champions of the Sydney to Melbourne race have used the shuffle to win the race. Furthermore, during the Sydney to Melbourne race, modern competitors do not sleep. Winning the race requires runners to go all night as well as all day, just like Cliff Young."
Run safe, run happy!
-d
I want to try to share stories of inspiring people with my readers.
Here is #1:
I got this from http://www.elitefeet.com/ - just so I give credit where credit is due...I was talking about this fascinating man/legend this morning during my run. I hope it makes you feel as good as it made me feel.
Enjoy!
The Legend of Cliff Young:
The 61 Year Old Farmer Who Won the World’s Toughest Race
"The legendary story of Cliff Young is already known to many runners. If you're aren't familiar with it, you're in for a fascinating read.
An Unlikely Competitor
Cliff Young
Every year, Australia hosts 543.7-mile (875-kilometer) endurance racing from Sydney to Melbourne. It is considered among the world's most grueling ultra-marathons. The race takes five days to complete and is normally only attempted by world-class athletes who train specially for the event. These athletes are typically less than 30 years old and backed by large companies such as Nike.
In 1983, a man named Cliff Young showed up at the start of this race. Cliff was 61 years old and wore overalls and work boots. To everyone's shock, Cliff wasn't a spectator. He picked up his race number and joined the other runners.
The press and other athletes became curious and questioned Cliff. They told him, "You're crazy, there's no way you can finish this race." To which he replied, "Yes I can. See, I grew up on a farm where we couldn't afford horses or tractors, and the whole time I was growing up, whenever the storms would roll in, I'd have to go out and round up the sheep. We had 2,000 sheep on 2,000 acres. Sometimes I would have to run those sheep for two or three days. It took a long time, but I'd always catch them. I believe I can run this race."
When the race started, the pros quickly left Cliff behind. The crowds and television audience were entertained because Cliff didn't even run properly; he appeared to shuffle. Many even feared for the old farmer's safety.
The Tortoise and the Hare
Cliff Young
All of the professional athletes knew that it took about 5 days to finish the race. In order to compete, one had to run about 18 hours a day and sleep the remaining 6 hours. The thing is, Cliff Young didn't know that!
When the morning of the second day came, everyone was in for another surprise. Not only was Cliff still in the race, he had continued jogging all night.
Eventually Cliff was asked about his tactics for the rest of the race. To everyone's disbelief, he claimed he would run straight through to the finish without sleeping.
Cliff kept running. Each night he came a little closer to the leading pack. By the final night, he had surpassed all of the young, world-class athletes. He was the first competitor to cross the finish line and he set a new course record.
When Cliff was awarded the winning prize of $10,000, he said he didn't know there was a prize and insisted that he did not enter for the money. He ended up giving all of his winnings to several other runners, an act that endeared him to all of Australia.
Continued Inspiration
In the following year, Cliff entered the same race and took 7th place. Not even a displaced hip during the race stopped him.
Cliff came to prominence again in 1997, aged 76, when he attempted to raise money for homeless children by running around Australia's border. He completed 6,520 kilometers of the 16,000-kilometer run before he had to pull out because his only crew member became ill. Cliff Young passed away in 2003 at age 81.
Today, the "Young-shuffle" has been adopted by ultra-marathon runners because it is considered more energy-efficient. At least three champions of the Sydney to Melbourne race have used the shuffle to win the race. Furthermore, during the Sydney to Melbourne race, modern competitors do not sleep. Winning the race requires runners to go all night as well as all day, just like Cliff Young."
Run safe, run happy!
-d
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Three Things Thursday!
Wow, this week has really flown by…and I have posted 3 times already! I think that is a record!
Here we go:
1. I am super duper excited to be running the Run Like A Girl 8k with Maggie this Sunday!
It wasn’t very well advertised so I just heard about it Tuesday and luckily Mags was free, although I am sad Dudy won’t be able to run it with us…but Maggie and I DO have matching outfits to race in! I know she will kick my arse, but I don’t care, I am just going to chase her and hope for the best.
2. I have selected all of my “sponsored” races for the season – courtesy of Dr.G the Witch Doctor, my sponsor Active Chiropractic – AND my racing tri kit will be here on Tuesday. I will totally be posting pics of me in my new bad a$$ racing gear! I can’t wait for my first event wearing the sponsor gear, my Mom and Dad even want an official race picture of me in it!
3. My last piece of news is a sad/good combo. Some of you may have seen or heard me post or talk about “Trina” – my Specialized Triple Alley road bike. I heart her…well, Trina doesn’t know yet, but she will be put out to pasture, so to speak, and soon. My Hubs has given my complete and total permission to buy myself a new racing bike! Yes, you heard me right, he said I could spend money! While I love and will miss Trina immensely, it is time. I won’t be getting rid of her though, she will still have a place in the stable of bikes in the garage…she will be happy to know I decided to keep her around and let her live her retirement out here on the ranch AND I have sacrificed “Rhoda” the RockHopper trail bike of mine in her place.
Happy Thursday!
Run safe, run happy!
-d
Here we go:
1. I am super duper excited to be running the Run Like A Girl 8k with Maggie this Sunday!
It wasn’t very well advertised so I just heard about it Tuesday and luckily Mags was free, although I am sad Dudy won’t be able to run it with us…but Maggie and I DO have matching outfits to race in! I know she will kick my arse, but I don’t care, I am just going to chase her and hope for the best.
2. I have selected all of my “sponsored” races for the season – courtesy of Dr.G the Witch Doctor, my sponsor Active Chiropractic – AND my racing tri kit will be here on Tuesday. I will totally be posting pics of me in my new bad a$$ racing gear! I can’t wait for my first event wearing the sponsor gear, my Mom and Dad even want an official race picture of me in it!
3. My last piece of news is a sad/good combo. Some of you may have seen or heard me post or talk about “Trina” – my Specialized Triple Alley road bike. I heart her…well, Trina doesn’t know yet, but she will be put out to pasture, so to speak, and soon. My Hubs has given my complete and total permission to buy myself a new racing bike! Yes, you heard me right, he said I could spend money! While I love and will miss Trina immensely, it is time. I won’t be getting rid of her though, she will still have a place in the stable of bikes in the garage…she will be happy to know I decided to keep her around and let her live her retirement out here on the ranch AND I have sacrificed “Rhoda” the RockHopper trail bike of mine in her place.
Happy Thursday!
Run safe, run happy!
-d
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Brief and to the point...Exciting News!
Not only is Marathon Training Team starting in 19 days...BUT...
I got great and awesome news tonight - Judy and Maggie are coaching with me this year!
How exciting!
We will all be coaching for PINK NATION on Sundays for 26 weeks to train Novice Marathon runners!
I love, love, love coaching...
I love, love, love running...
And now I get to spend every weekend doing two of my favorite things with 2 gals that mean the world to me!
Doesn't get much better than that, does it?
Run safe, run happy!
-d
I got great and awesome news tonight - Judy and Maggie are coaching with me this year!
How exciting!
We will all be coaching for PINK NATION on Sundays for 26 weeks to train Novice Marathon runners!
I love, love, love coaching...
I love, love, love running...
And now I get to spend every weekend doing two of my favorite things with 2 gals that mean the world to me!
Doesn't get much better than that, does it?
Run safe, run happy!
-d
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Three Things Thursday!
Three Things Thursday
So the week is almost over and it’s Thursday night and after a long day I can post my Three Things Thursday before Thursday is over!
ONE: My brother-in-law Roland is coming to Richmond for the weekend. His birthday was yesterday and so he is coming up to hang with his favorite little brother and they can do some manly things and watch the RedSox. It will be nice to see him, he’s a great guy and it’s good to see Bob spending time with him. I know it will be an active weekend, Saturday they are taking our kayaks out on the river so Roland can decide if he wants to buy one or not and some mountain biking is in store on Sunday!
Which brings me to TWO: Because they are taking out the kayaks and I was invited to go along with them – I know, how super nice was it of Bob to invite me to go with them and our 2 kayaks to the river.
Note that I said 2 kayaks…3 people…I asked Bob if I was to just sit on the shore and watch them? To which he basically said “yes, it will be fun”…um, not for me. Buuuuuuuuuuuut, it so happens that the swim portion of a triathlon I want to sign up for is being held in that very river location and, well we all know how much I suckola at swimming. The triathlon has a 30 minute time limit on the swim – so I think this whole “2 kayaks, 3 people” thing as a sign. I will take my wetsuit and head to the river and test and time the swim portion and see if I can beat 30 minutes BEFORE I sign up for the race! Perfect!
THREE: I am patiently waiting for the reply back from Newton to be part of their “Wear Test Program” group. I actually got a response from the Marketing Team after I sent in my offer to test, review, blog or whatever for anything Newton…especially since they have a new line of TRAIL SHOES coming out in August! They sent me the name of the head of the team, so I again pled my case and offered my services. I figured you never know until you ask so, I am hoping that the uber cute pictures of me wearing those Pink Distancia U’s is what throws them over the edge to pick me!
Run safe, run happy!
-d
So the week is almost over and it’s Thursday night and after a long day I can post my Three Things Thursday before Thursday is over!
ONE: My brother-in-law Roland is coming to Richmond for the weekend. His birthday was yesterday and so he is coming up to hang with his favorite little brother and they can do some manly things and watch the RedSox. It will be nice to see him, he’s a great guy and it’s good to see Bob spending time with him. I know it will be an active weekend, Saturday they are taking our kayaks out on the river so Roland can decide if he wants to buy one or not and some mountain biking is in store on Sunday!
Which brings me to TWO: Because they are taking out the kayaks and I was invited to go along with them – I know, how super nice was it of Bob to invite me to go with them and our 2 kayaks to the river.
Note that I said 2 kayaks…3 people…I asked Bob if I was to just sit on the shore and watch them? To which he basically said “yes, it will be fun”…um, not for me. Buuuuuuuuuuuut, it so happens that the swim portion of a triathlon I want to sign up for is being held in that very river location and, well we all know how much I suckola at swimming. The triathlon has a 30 minute time limit on the swim – so I think this whole “2 kayaks, 3 people” thing as a sign. I will take my wetsuit and head to the river and test and time the swim portion and see if I can beat 30 minutes BEFORE I sign up for the race! Perfect!
THREE: I am patiently waiting for the reply back from Newton to be part of their “Wear Test Program” group. I actually got a response from the Marketing Team after I sent in my offer to test, review, blog or whatever for anything Newton…especially since they have a new line of TRAIL SHOES coming out in August! They sent me the name of the head of the team, so I again pled my case and offered my services. I figured you never know until you ask so, I am hoping that the uber cute pictures of me wearing those Pink Distancia U’s is what throws them over the edge to pick me!
Run safe, run happy!
-d
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
A check-in with myself...I am alright!
My mind has been spinning non-stop lately.
What I WANT to do vs. what I NEED to do...
I have for a long time felt I had so many things I NEEDED to do!
I am a do'er...always have been.
Things have changed for me over the last few months: my mind set, my passion, my goals.
Two years ago I was all about the clock, all about the place, all about the competition -
now, not so much.
The funny thing is, I am not even sad about it, actually I am quite happy.
I really feel as though I am coming into my own - finding my VERY OWN spot, my own place where I can cozy up and just be me.
I have waited 42 years and I finally I am starting to feel comfortable in my own skin.
Things are different for everyone and it's okay that I don't do or want what others do - it took me quite a bit of time and some not so comfortable situations for me to realize this.
Not because anyone pressured me or held a proverbial gun to my head, my friends have always been supportive whether I was goal oriented or just lolly-gagging along, it's just because I didn't know any better.
I use to beat myself up if I had a bad run or missed a workout, now I realize that I am lucky to be able to workout and a rest day isn't always a bad thing.
I have learned that for me, I do better when I want to workout vs. feeling like I need to workout.
Races have completely changed for me - I ate some very humble pie awhile ago and realized I could go hard and be out soon, or I can enjoy each day and each race and maybe be out there until I am 90+ years old.
Don't get me wrong, goals are important...some of you might know I was fortunate enough to be part of the start of a running group for the local homeless. This was a blessing - I met people that had NEVER set a goal in their life and followed through with it, and I was part of their journey and watched them accomplish one for the first time. These people had nothing - we got them shoes, clothes and they brought the heart and desire. A 10 week commitment to train for a 10K, show up each week, train, on race day - run it and cross the finish line. It was a blessing in disguise. I am now the Assistant Executive Director of Keep It Movin' - a non profit for those who want to run but don't have the means or resources. We will be expanding out from just homeless shelters to under privileged kids and anyone who wants to run but can't afford clothes, shoes, coaching, etc.
So because of this journey, over the last few months I have decided a few things for me:
Wake up each day thankful I have a body that will carry me through doing what I love.
Remember those friends that are there for me, by my side no matter what, you know who you are - you are my rocks.
Be my best and enjoy every second of it.
I think those are simple goals, yet for me they speak volumes.
Run safe, run happy!
-dee
What I WANT to do vs. what I NEED to do...
I have for a long time felt I had so many things I NEEDED to do!
I am a do'er...always have been.
Things have changed for me over the last few months: my mind set, my passion, my goals.
Two years ago I was all about the clock, all about the place, all about the competition -
now, not so much.
The funny thing is, I am not even sad about it, actually I am quite happy.
I really feel as though I am coming into my own - finding my VERY OWN spot, my own place where I can cozy up and just be me.
I have waited 42 years and I finally I am starting to feel comfortable in my own skin.
Things are different for everyone and it's okay that I don't do or want what others do - it took me quite a bit of time and some not so comfortable situations for me to realize this.
Not because anyone pressured me or held a proverbial gun to my head, my friends have always been supportive whether I was goal oriented or just lolly-gagging along, it's just because I didn't know any better.
I use to beat myself up if I had a bad run or missed a workout, now I realize that I am lucky to be able to workout and a rest day isn't always a bad thing.
I have learned that for me, I do better when I want to workout vs. feeling like I need to workout.
Races have completely changed for me - I ate some very humble pie awhile ago and realized I could go hard and be out soon, or I can enjoy each day and each race and maybe be out there until I am 90+ years old.
Don't get me wrong, goals are important...some of you might know I was fortunate enough to be part of the start of a running group for the local homeless. This was a blessing - I met people that had NEVER set a goal in their life and followed through with it, and I was part of their journey and watched them accomplish one for the first time. These people had nothing - we got them shoes, clothes and they brought the heart and desire. A 10 week commitment to train for a 10K, show up each week, train, on race day - run it and cross the finish line. It was a blessing in disguise. I am now the Assistant Executive Director of Keep It Movin' - a non profit for those who want to run but don't have the means or resources. We will be expanding out from just homeless shelters to under privileged kids and anyone who wants to run but can't afford clothes, shoes, coaching, etc.
So because of this journey, over the last few months I have decided a few things for me:
Wake up each day thankful I have a body that will carry me through doing what I love.
Remember those friends that are there for me, by my side no matter what, you know who you are - you are my rocks.
Be my best and enjoy every second of it.
I think those are simple goals, yet for me they speak volumes.
Run safe, run happy!
-dee
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