Well, here I am one week away from my goal date. Right smack in the middle of a huge life change and transition. Physically, I'm in Oklahoma looking for houses. Mentally, I'm all over the place. Spiritually, I live for and trust a very faithful, sovereign God. And I feel good because I just ate a bagel from Panera and a banana (although, I'm exhausted!).
I digress. My goal was to be down to 135 by B's first birthday and it doesn't seem that I'm going to get there. However! I am at 138 and just bought a pair of size 6 (holla!) jeans at GAP. Plus, I'm way more toned than before B came along.
I'm happy with where I am right now. I have increased my running time significantly and can run a 9:31 mile easily. Just for measure, I finished my 1/2 marathon at a 10:54 pace. I am lifting a lot better and have grown in my weight. I can do overhead presses and bicep curls with at least 20 pound weights. Plus, I can leg press 155 well. I'm really proud of the progress I've made over the last three months! All my pushing and sweating and knowing I can do more has been paying off!
One thing I'm LOVING about maturing and growing up is that I'm constantly more confident in myself and I'm always learning how to be flexible. I love that I don't worry so much about the numbers, but more about how my jeans fit. I love that my hair may be fussy and out of control, but I can make it work. I think I am decreasing in maintenance - in a good way...in a growing up way :) Patrick is pleased with this, I'm sure! (not that I was ever too high maintenance before!)
So, there is a much needed update from me! My first race is March 27th. I'm running this race with a friend, so I won't be aiming for a PR here. And from there, all my races will be in OK!
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