Sunday, April 29, 2012

One week countdown

Hopefully by this time next week I will be celebrating finishing my second full marathon with a PR. I think the week before the marathon is the toughest. You have done all your training now you just have to wait.......... torture! I have a few small runs this week but nothing big so I also will have a lot of free time :)
I am very thankful I have been able to do the training for this marathon. Sometimes you have to find something that is just for you! It may sound selfish but sometimes I need alone time. Maybe it is on a treadmill or running in the snow, 20mph winds, pushing a baby, listening to loud music on my Ipod, listening to a Beth Moore study or Jillian Michaels podcast but for whatever time my feet are moving it is my time. I can think, sing, pray whatever I need to do at that time. I like to dedicate certain miles or runs to people close to me. When the hill is tough or legs are tired I think of this person and pray for them, asking God to get bless their life and help me to finish this hill :) It's amazing how much it helps me. I also think of people in wheelchairs, hospital beds, etc that would do anything to be able to run. It pushes me to keep putting one foot in front of the other and counting my blessing.
Living in Ohio with no family or close friends to help with John Thomas and my husband constantly traveling with work I am proud I was able to train for a marathon. I probably ran more miles on a treadmill than you should in marathon training and did not do enough hill training because I had to stay as close to the house as possible but either way I did complete one 19 mile and two 20 mile runs. A total of 514miles as of today!! Plus teaching 5 group fitness classes a week :) My weight is pretty much the same as when I started but my body fat is 14.7 % which makes me very happy!
I am excited that Tommy will be able to watch this marathon and I will have my biggest fan, JT, there! Praying for a uneventful, restful week and great weather next Sunday!

People I will pray for and give thanks for during my run
0-6.5 - Gavin, my nephew and my new niece or nephew that is due May 15
6.5-13 - a dear friend battling breast cancer
13-19 - Tommy, my stepson, and John Thomas
19-26.2 - Tommy, my husband

8 comments:

  1. hey lisa,
    i have just found your blog! you are so smart for being such an active runner! i wish i had that motivation! your little boy john thomas is adorable -- i know you must be so proud of him! you look so happy and your family is precious! glad i found your blog and i'll try to keep up with you here when time allows! xo!

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  2. Hi! Found your link through Kelly's Korner. My name is Karyn. I'm just new to the blogging world...wish I had of started years ago! I am a SAHM of 6, from Canada. Your son beautiful...I love your blog and I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts.

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    1. I am amazed with you! SAHM of 6 kids, wow! They are all beautiful.I will be getting mommy tips from you :)

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  3. Best of luck! I'm stopping by from Kelly's Kormer. I'm currently in SC but may be moving to Ohio soon! xoxo

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    1. Love your blog! Please let me know if you move anywhere close by!

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  4. Good luck on your run. I am new to the cincy area so not sure where you are located! Hope to stay in touch!

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    1. I'm about an hour north of you. I saw you moved here from FL, I'm originally from AL - so happy for summer! Love all your blogs :)

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  5. Hi Lisa! Stopping by from Kelly's Korner as well. :) Wow!! That's wonderful about your running! I did my first 5k a couple months ago, but I'm still working on acquiring a love of running...;) You have a lovely family! Blessings on you, especially tomorrow with your race!

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