Best version of me!

The best advice I have ever been given is to not compare myself and my race times with other runners, but instead to just compete against myself. I want to be the best version of me that I can be.

The 1st Annual Church Ladies Beach Retreat

Our first beach trip as an official, REAL Church Ladies Running Group was tons of fun!  We chose Mother's Day weekend, May 11-14, 2012.  We arrived at the condo, SummerWind at around 4 pm on Friday afternoon and most of us didnt leave besides going to the store or for a walk/run until Monday at 9 am.  It was so relaxing to just sit on the beach, enjoying the sun and friendship.  Here are some pictures from our weekend.



The Pier will never be the same!

Happy Mother's Day!

We enjoyed our days at the beach!

But most of all we LOVED all the YUMMY food that Karen and Wiley prepared!

AND WE DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE!

It was so much fun spending time with all of you guys.  I will cherish the memories forever and hope we can make it a yearly tradition.

New slogan

Just read this and thought it was extremely appropriate: “My drinking partners have a running problem.”..LOVE IT! :)

Let's get real

We know who we are. Don't let any "pettiness" distract us from our training. Our focus on fellowship with friends thru running and God thru worship is our focus. That's all the real we need. Only 123 days left til Nashville...here we go!

The gift

Whether a tough run or an easy one..remember every step, every breath, every finish is a gift from God.

13.1 miles..what were we thinking?

No matter how long it takes, we’re going to set both a distance and a time PR that day!!! So let's get running! :)

Evening runs

Late-day Roadblock:
IT'S BEEN A LONG DAY AND YOU'RE BEAT

WHAT'S HAPPENING
Mental fatigue lowers dopamine, a brain chemical that makes you feel energized. Plus, blood sugar dips again between 5 and 7 p.m.
HURDLE IT
Don't confuse mental fatigue with physical fatigue. Researchers from Bangor University in Wales report that short-term mental fatigue doesn't impact the physical function. So it's your mind—not your body—that craves downtime. And running is the perfect antidote. "Running elevates your nervous system, which increases your sense of alertness," Moffitt says. Resist the urge to skip your run by packing your gear, changing at work, and going directly to the gym or trail. Even better, join—or start—an after-work running group. Keep your energy up with a snack before your run.