Oops.....I forgot :(

Ok ok, I forgot to post my running schedule. I've been reading posts on logyourrun.com and finally found a training schedule that I can work with. I've decided to post my training week by week until the big day. So for now, the rest of my week looks like this:

Thursday: run 1 mile + fight angry last minute shoppers & sip a peppermint mocha
Friday: run 1 mile + enjoy a cup of ice cold eggnog, yum:(
Saturday: Rest, open presents and have fun with the family
Sunday: run 1.5 miles + think about how I'm going to gear up for the new year

Hanging in there

Well, I haven't posted for a while but I have been running. I have ran three times since my last post. I know it doesn't sound like much, but for now it will work. Baby steps for me at the moment. The Christmas decorations are up and I am now feeling the holiday spirit! Yay! Ok, so my goal this week is to have my running schedule posted by Friday. I can do this. Oh, I almost forgot, I got into grad school!! Yep, I'll be a grad student next semester. I'm so excited. I can see my life is finally heading toward the right direction.

Whoever is reading my blog,have a great rest of the week.

Fresh Start & New Design

Today I ran 1 mile + walked 1 mile. I'm very proud of myself because today was a long day! Yesterday I read a blog that inspired me. A friend of mine in high school has her own blog. She writes about being a parent, wife, and a runner. Here recently she ran a marathon. As I was reading her journey through 26.2 miles and what it was like getting through the training, I was just amazed how she did it. She can get up early and make running a priority even when she has two very important roles to fulfill, being a mother and a wife. I admire her for being able to deal with everyday life one day at a time. I wish I can do that. I've let fear, anxiety and depression stand in my way. It has guided me toward a life I do not want for myself. So today I started making a change. Even though I was tired from work, I can not let that get in my way. I was thinking that when I start to really get a good running schedule, I know I'll start feeling much better. Emotionally, physically, and mentally. I'm looking forward to heading in the right direction for my life.

Thank you to my high school friend for letting me know that it may seem like you don't have enough time in the world to train for a marathon, but if you make it a priority then you'll find the time.

I'm giving this new layout design a try. I've been in the festive mood lately and wanted to jazz up my blog page to give it a little Christmas flair.

Back On the Wagon

With some major set backs, I'm now getting back on the wagon. My life is so complicated right now, everyday I ask God to please give me strength. Without going into details and to protect my families privacy, all I want to say is that I never thought I would be in the situation I'm in today. Oh well, what can you do? Life is most definitely full of surprises and not all of them good. All I want to say today is that I'm getting back on the wagon. I saw my best friend over the weekend and she game me a little dose of reality. If I want change, I have to make it happen. With the holidays approaching all I can think about is that spring is literally just around the corner. Time goes sooo fast! I Do Not want to go through another summer without wearing shorts. I 'm so tired of being afraid but then not being motivated or mentally strong enough to make it happen. I guess those are just excuses. I can do this! If anyone is reading my blog, I ask that you pray for me please! I have to turn my life around and get back that Abbie I know.

3rd Week of training-Why haven't I blogged?

Last week was emotionally draining and I was physically exhausted :( That's so sad. My second week of training went ok. I completed two days of my training schedule. I wasn't too happy with myself, but I have time to get back into it. That's life, right? So now I'm into a brand new week and thinking very positive for my training.

This weeks schedule:

Monday: Other obligations:(
Tuesday: Teach Step Class/ run 1.5 miles
Wednesday: run 1.5 miles/ cardio
Thursday: run 1.5 miles/cardio
Friday: Rest
Saturday: run 1.5 miles/cardio
Sunday: Cardio or rest.

Looking forward to training! Oh, I almost forgot, I lost 2 lbs last week. Yay for Weight Watchers! I know that's cheesy, but that's how I feel.

Whoever might be reading this,I hope you have a good week.

First week of training

This week has been a very good week for me. I've stuck with my training schedule and feel really good about things right now. Last night I bought a really nice pair of running shoes, oh boy I can't wait to try them out!

Off to a good start.

Today I went for a run around city park. Oh boy, I love this time of year. As I was running, I noticed that the leaves have changed and the smell of rain was in the air. I ran 1 mile and walked a mile around the park. Right now I'm feeling good.

Anyone out there reading my blog, I hope you have a Happy Monday.