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| Punxsutawney Phil in Kansas City? In June? NO! |
Well sort of... this girl saw her shadow at the 19th Annual Hospital Hill UMKC School of Medicine 5k this past Saturday, June 2nd. As far as I know Punxsutawney Phil did not. I will explain. I took part in a very challenging race that is known for its degree of difficulty with many hills. It was an enjoyable race. I had worked my regular shift all night before the race (note to self- take the day off next year!). I was tired and I had a bit of muscle strain in my right calf but still went forward. I met up with my friend Melinda there who was there to run in the Half Marathon. YOU GO GIRL! This is a HUGE race that is even bigger than the Trolley Run. People come from all over the region to do this. As a participant I got my t-shirt, a pair of running socks, a finisher medal and finisher flip flops that say "Hospital Hill 2012 Finisher". TOO COOL! Ok, now back to the shadow. Well, as I was finishing the race, exhausted and in slight pain having that inner-conversation with myself that I could do this; the sun was in such a position that as I was making my way down the last hill of the course I could see my shadow in front of me.
Now all you blog peeps know that when it comes to pictures or looking at myself in the mirror I am not shy and tend to overdo both so I see my reflection or likeness often. BUT nothing could prepare me for how seeing my shadow in front of me MY "SKINNY" SHADOW would affect me. I was emotionally overcome by the sight of this shadow that I knew was me but didnt look like the me I know. Despite my slight injury that kept me from running or jogging as I would have liked, despite my exhaustion from a full night of work, or that I made this race 2 minutes slower than my very best 5k time did not matter when I saw the girl in front of me. That shadow was worth it all. Now I know how Phil feels LOL!
So now all of a sudden I have a new bug for the racing. I got a ton of info on upcoming races from the Health and Wellness Expo that the race sponsors prior to the race. Here is what I have coming up so I will definitely break the 10 races for the year goal I set for myself. Anyone up for doing these with me let me know.
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| Me before the race- Look I am starting to have a waist! |
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| Me after the race! |
RACES
Wednesday, June 6th- National Running Day @ Macken Park 530pm
Saturday, June 30th- NKC Centennial 5k- 8am Macken Park
25.00 by 6/15. After 6/15 30.00 Day of Race 33.00. T-shirt included in registration by 6/15
Saturday, July 8th- MLB All Star 5k- Power and Light- 730am. Registration before 7/3 30.00. Finisher Medal, t-shirt
Sunday, August 12th- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure- Union Station- 7am (Argosy Sponsored)
Saturday, August 18th- Rivalry Run 5k- 8am- Power and Light
September 9th- Broadway Bridge 5k- City Market, 7am (Argosy Sponsored)
Saturday, September 15- Run for the Sumatran Tiger- 4mile 830am, Kansas City Zoo
Saturday September 15- Riverside Riverfest Levee Run (Argosy Sponsored)
I am not sure if I can do this since I really want to do the zoo run.
Saturday, September 29- Pony Express Run- Historic Downtown St. Joseph- 8am. DAY TRIP!
October 27th- Halloween Hustle 5k - RACE #1 OF HEALTHY HOLIDAY FUN RUN SERIES
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| Me and Melinda 6.2.12 |
November 17th Turkey Trails 5k-RACE #2 OF HEALTHY HOLIDAY FUN RUN SERIES
December 15th Candy Cane Course 5k-RACE#3 OF HEALTHY HOLIDAY FUN RUN SERIES
finisher medal and t-shirt for each event then a series medal for completing all three races
Today is National Running Day so I will be taking a walk with Melinda at Macken Park in N. Kansas City this afternoon. Wherever you may find yourself today take a walk, jog or run!
This past Friday night was another Challenge event at my workplace and this time it was shooting hoops for the Basketball Shot event. I have never been one to shoot any hoops, I mean for real I am all of 5'2 so short and overweight do not equal basketball in any form to me BUT I went out on a limb and gave it a try for my team and I made 3 or 4 out of the 6 baskets so I was super proud of myself. It was great! I love trying something new it just makes life taste so good! SWISH!!!
I want to invite any of my Kansas City or Independence blog readers to join me every Friday morning in the month of June for a free Jazzercise class. I blog a lot about my experiences at Jazzercise and its a lot of fun so hit me up if you are interested. The class times are 8am and 9am.
It is also time for the Jazzercise summer promotion to get people to come into class. I won the leopard bag last year. I hope I can get the classes in to win the tank top they are offering for this summer. Me and sleeveless anything do not have much of a relationship unfortunately. Since I have had a massive weight loss I have hanging skin (wings-lets be real!) on my arms that I do not care to share with the rest of the world. But I love the top so I can wear it at home. My hope is that someday I will be able to wear tank tops, sleeveless tops, sundresses, etc. but plastic surgery will have to happen before I can do that. If you are younger than 35 and reading this blog PLEASE do not wait till you are my age to start a healthy lifestyle! Your skin still has elasticity that mine does not and now surgery will be the only way to correct the skin on my arms and around my waist. Sometimes just the thought of it makes me tear up. I have worked so hard but yet I still have limitations. Wish me luck on getting the top!
Today I got up and used my brand new swimming suit and new swimming athletic shoes at the pool! I swam 20 laps in the lap lane and did a LOT of water aerobics. I was there 2 hours. Now after I go to the park I will be at PiYo and swim again. WORKOUT WEDNESDAY! Tomorrow I will be back at it and at Flirty Girl Fitness at 930am and Zumba at 5pm and Jazzercise after for express class. Thursday is a tough day but I love getting my workout in. Hopefully I can manage a walk at my park too.
Yesterday I was over at my Mother's home helping her out and she gave me one of my old rock t-shirts she ran across and I was overjoyed it was my old Sex Pistols t-shirt and I have not worn that shirt since I was 20 and it fits!!!!! Sid Vicious plastered across my chest once more- wow! I love moments like that. Now I have my Sex Pistols and my GNR shirts from 1992 that I can once again wear. They make good workout gear!! I will post a pic next blog of me in it when I was 19 and one now. FUN!
The good fight is still on and I am working hard to get myself where I want to be. My goal is to be 165-170 lbs. I know I can do it. I better wrap this up so I can get to the park. If I think of anything I forgot I will blog again. Until then- keep going peeps!! WE GOT THIS!!!! Its a daily struggle and as long as we keep those inner dialogs with ourselves going that inner voice that says I AM WORTH IT it is totally possible. Until we blog again!!! Take Care!
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