Saturday, May 7, 2011

Girls on the RUN 5K

Lancaster, Pa.
30:33
An amazing 5K run this Mother's Day weekend is just what I needed! Running with all these amazing girls was beyond motivating. Helped me achieve my best 5K time ever!!! See for yourself. Scroll down and check out the time clock. :)






Saturday, March 19, 2011

10 mile Run for Larysa

Redlands, Ca. 3/19/2011
1:45:55

This race was on the Saturday before we moved to Pennsylvania in Redlands. My amazing friend, Katrina put it together for her neighbor Larysa who had cancer. Larysa passed away just before the race but Katrina used all the proceeds to donate to her sweet family and children she left behind.









This was my most favorite race I have ever run to date. Here is why:
1. I got to train with my favorite running friend. (who didn't run the race due to getting pregnant)
2. My Dad, my sister Petrea, my husband and my Ella were all there.
3. It was the longest race I have run so far - 10 miles,
4. I was the only runner who finished the 10 mile run. (most stopped at 5 miles)
5. I got to run passed the Redlands Temple.
6. I felt AMAZING after this run. Made me realize that I am in very good shape despite what size I am. :)

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Palm Spring half Marathon Relay

Palm Springs, Ca. 2/13/2011
2:21:29
Pre-race jitters included pacing, stretching, and lots of butterflies.

The sea of runners.

I ran the first 5.4 miles. I felt good, like running was something I like to do. When I came to the relay tag area I was so excited to see my "Hot Mama" team mate who was there to take over the next 3.2 miles.

I spent most of her run standing in line at the port-a-potty. I should have spent more time stretching and walking. I needed to keep my muscles warm and I didn't. Rookie move.

Katrina coming back in to the relay tag area.

Team Hot Mamas off for the final 4.5 miles together.

Coming in for the big finish with a time of 2:21:29



Not going to lie- I cried at the end of the race. I wanted to quit so bad the last few miles. I prayed hard for strength. I got it in the form of a friend running by my side, never giving up, supporting and encouraging my every stride.

Nothing more rewarding than seeing the sweet faces of our little girls so happy and proud of their Mamas.

My biggest supporter. He is the reason I run.

Katrina stretching her brains out after the race. I did not stretch enough, another Rookie move. I was so sore, could barely move and so I sat and complained about how old I felt.


This was an incredible experience. Hard and rewarding all at the same time.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Turkey Trot 5K

Run for Hunger 5K San Jacinto, Ca. 11/25/2010
32:33
My girlfriends and I ran a 5K turkey trot in San Jacinto.



Angela made us all these festive matching shirts.

Such a great way to start out the day. It was a BLAST!!!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Citrus Heritage 10K

Citrus Heritage Run Riverside, Ca. 10/10/10
1:17:03












I finished my first 10K. It was amazing. Hard, but amazing.