Faith & Fitness

Friday, February 7, 2014

Powerful

I'm feeling extremely powerful right now. I don't say this to sound conceited, but it's the first word that came to my mind after my "core" workout today.

I'm in the heat of my half marathon training and couldn't feel better about how things are going. I'm still at 3 miles, 3 times a week but am following a training app on my phone and will be slowly progressing over the next few months. My race is May 3rd and I'm on pace to be fully prepared for that.

On top of the running, I just started doing a "core" video 3 times a week. Articles have said that a stronger core helps with running, so I figure it's worth a try.

I think the reason that powerful came to mind is because everything is going smoothly and I know God has it all under control...even on my tough days.

I'm ready for warmer weather and long runs outside!

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Lofty Goals Ahead!

On May 3rd I will take on a feat that I haven't completed since having children - the Indianapolis Mini Marathon!!! Today was my first day of "training" though I really started preparing my body a few years ago when I took up running. The only difference from my 5Ks is an additional 10 miles. No biggie, right!?! ;-) I've not run this far in an extremely long time and I'm sure it won't be easy, but that is exactly why I started training today instead of a month from now when my app suggested. So, here goes nothing...wish me luck!!!

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Boo Illness & Injury!

I ended up taking all of last week off from workouts because I had a nasty, nasty cold. Yesterday I started back up but ended up fast forwarding through breaky half my workout because of a right shoulder injury. I don't even know how I hurt my shoulder but I have limited mobility and sharp pain. At first I thought it was rotator cuff but now I'm thinking maybe a pinched nerve. Today I could do my workout at all because it all included shoulder work. So, looks like exercise is in hold again until I can wake up without shoulder pain! :-( Despite all this time off, I still managed to lose a few tenths of a pound! :-)

My Story

A year ago, August 2012, I was in the best shape of my adult life. I was running 3-4 times a week, 3-5 miles at a time. I may not have been fast, but I completed each time without walking. I was holding steady at a healthy weight. Then, it happened...I made the decision to have surgery on my foot to remove a bunion that was causing me discomfort with my runs. What I soon discovered is that an error had been made and my large toe was no longer operating properly. A second surgery to attempt to fix the problem was scheduled for 6 weeks after the first and then it was back to physical therapy. This too was unsuccessful. All of this trauma to my foot caused months (close to 9 months) of swelling and pain. I walked with a limp because other muscles were trying to compensate for the inner part of my foot not working. I tried multiple supports and braces to ease my discomforts in hopes of getting back to exercise but never found one that worked. Afraid of what pain I would experience after a workout, I never even tried. Needless to say, I was no longer in that great shape I was prior to surgery. I found myself drowning my sorrows in food and sleeping. I was depressed and angry.
A few months ago, I came to the realization that the lawyer I had hired to sue the doctor was not going to fix my problems, so I called him up and dropped the case. I finally opened my eyes and recognized that there is only 1 man that can truly heal me - spiritually and physically - so I cried out to Him...I need you, Lord I need you! That brings us to today, August 1, 2013 - nearly a year later and I am FINALLY going to let the ultimate Healer do what He does best!

And so the journey begins...this blog will serve as my diary to hold myself accountable of each aspect of my total body transformation. At the bottom, you will see my progress each week. If you so wish, you may leave me encouragement and advice in the comments section. Most importantly, I ask that you pray for God's healing in my life!