Full House

Patriot's Day Half Marathon

Joe competed in the Patriot's Day Army Half Marathon over in Afghanistan.  It was an extension of the race they hold here in the states every year.  While he usually runs 8-10 miles a day, he had never competed in a half marathon.  He was first in his age-group!!!  His time was 1 hour and 29 minutes.  Not too shabby for an old guy!!  Surprisingly his feet held up just fine.  He said he didn't exactly enjoy the run, but he was very pleased with his performance.  Way to go Pops! 

 

Running?!?!

Meet my Asics Gel Nimbus 12's

 

I'm married to a runner.  A man who loooooooves to run.  I on the other hand have always despised it.  I have actually made it a point to avoid running and choose to exercise via other means.  Well, I have finally decided that I should give it a go (with a lot of prodding from "Queenie").  It's touch and go, but I'm getting better.  I'm still horribly slow, but I'm going to keep trying! Now, will someone come and force me off of the computer and throw me outside?

Do the "Y.M.C.A"

For the last nine months (since I had Brady), I have been planning on starting an exercise routine. Joe loves to run and has really focused on his fitness level while he has been in Iraq. The truth is that I have never been good about exercising because I just don’t like it. I like the results and I love the way I feel AFTER, but it’s the BEFORE that gets in the way. I’ll be good for a day or two, but then I have this appointment to go to or this child is sick, or I find any excuse not to exercise. I finally decided that I needed to pay for a gym membership in hopes that I would have more incentive. My kids play soccer through the YMCA, so it was the logical choice because members get a discount on registration fees. I had my first session with a personal trainer last Thursday, and I loved it!!! I have a lot of friends that use the same “Y”, so it will be easy to find a buddy or I’ll most likely run into someone while I’m there. I’m hoping that it will give me a little “me- time”. I left feeling very enthusiastic and eager to start my regular routine. I know will feel better and I might just look a little better when Joe gets home!!!!