My Goal for This Year

[porterjack]

April 5K done!!! We were 13 minutes late starting the race b/c I got stopped (and ticketed) for speeding. Even so, the turnout was so small due to predicted severe weather which never materialized, and I placed 3rd in my age group. I set a personal record w/ a time of 49 minutes and some odd seconds (unknown EXACT time b/c of the late start) even though my OFFICIAL race time shows 63 minutes and 26 seconds. Yay for placing!!! Oh, and mom placed 2nd in her age group.

outstanding

be proud:clap

 

[hart]

That's great Nat!!!!

 

[Natasha]

Aww, thanks guys.

 

[Natasha]

May 5K done. Completed the Warrior Dash, which includes 12 obstacles on top of the 5K which was mainly running UP a mountain, in 1 hour, 4 minutes, and 26.20 seconds. I'd like a better time, but honestly I was happy just to finish...way tougher than I expected after hearing so many people say "oh, it's the tamest of the mud runs." LOL

 

[Peter Parka]

Really proud of you Natasha! :thumbup

 

[Darrell]

You are off to a fantastic start, and I applaud your motivation.

 

[Natasha]

Really proud of you Natasha! :thumbup

Awww, thanks Peter.

You are off to a fantastic start, and I applaud your motivation.

Thanks, Darrell!!!

 

[Ravana]

Absolutely amazing!!!!!!

 

[Francis]

Fantastic job Natasha..

 

[Natasha]

June 5K done. My GPS application clocked this one at 3.4 miles instead of 3.1 miles. Someone else that was there said the same thing. Either way, my time was 54:05. Depending on whether it was 3.4 miles or 3.1 miles I might be disappointed, LOL

 

[Aries]

Good for you Natasha!

 

[brieze]

Very impressive Go for it! And remember sunscreen!

 

[Natasha]

Got my August one out of the way Saturday. I didn't post when I got my July one out of the way, but it was done, too. I've got the Warrior Dash in September but I'm also thinking about doing the Labor Day Road Race b/c it's supposed to be a really good race for PRs and the course has some beautiful scenery.

Oh...and tell me this isn't a fucking AWESOME idea for my October 5K...even if it DOES mean driving to TN again:

http://www.zombiebuffet5k.com/

 

[Natasha]

Oops, just realized I never updated this thread last month. Updated now to include my September AND October 5Ks.

 

[Dana]

You're a better person than I am in respects to being diligent about your resolution. I don't think I could stick to my guns doing something like that. I'd get worn out.

 

[Panacea]

Great work, Natasha, you're an inspiration!

 

[Natasha]

You're a better person than I am in respects to being diligent about your resolution. I don't think I could stick to my guns doing something like that. I'd get worn out.

It's all about knowing how far I've come and how badly I NEVER want to go back to that. Looking at old pictures keeps me from giving up on my goals. Remembering how bad my back would hurt after standing for an hour...or how badly my feet would swell after walking a mile...or how I'd get winded just tying my shoes...all THAT is what keeps me going.

 

[Veronica]

I am so proud of you natasha!!!

 

[Natasha]

I am so proud of you natasha!!!

Awww, thanks. Soooo, ummm, DanceFit Tuesday??? LOL Just kidding...I know you have too much going on for that.

 

[Panacea]

I need someone like you here in MI to kick my butt!! With these classes and marathons, I'd be a skinny bitch in no time