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| Goober & I circa Feb. 2011 |
I started running when I was 11 and in middle school for the x-country team. My Uncle Doug (aka Coach Fish) is one of my running inspirations and mentors, and I've looked up to him my entire life. Despite a few setbacks and injuries over the years, I've renewed my interest in running fairly recently. I decided in mid 2008 that I wanted to race again, and so began this blog and running adventure. Now, I cannot see myself without running in my life. It keeps me sane, healthy and focused!
{To find out more about my running past and why I run, read this post here.}
{My first post about Goober can be found here.}
In 2010 my goal was to continue running while pregnant with Goober (born November 9th, 2010).
In 2011 my goal was to become a marathoner...which I COMPLETED on June 25th.
Now, in 2012 my goal is to, well, RUN and have fun. Maybe shatter some PRs, not bones, and laugh a lot in the process.
Join me in my daily running adventures!
My mantra:
My mantra:
I don't win races, but I always cross the finish line. I'm not fast, but I try my best to become faster. I don't have sports endorsements or earn a paycheck, but that doesn't stop me from running. My pace does not define me. Just because "professional" does not precede "athlete" in describing me doesn't make my running any less valuable. I am an everyday athlete; leading a normal life, but with big goals and dreams.
I am an athlete. I am a runner.
-me
-me
Frequently Mentioned Names/Things:
Gus - My Garmin Forerunner
Goober - My daughter, running buddy & maniacal training coach
Travis - My husband & weight training coach
Nekkid Semi - A semi truck without a trailer. One of my fears. Ugh.
Murphy - My burmese cat
Sam - The bald eagle Mel & I named on the Orting Trail
Coach Fish - My Uncle and running coach/mentor
Gizmo - Jogging stroller
Gizmo - Jogging stroller
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