Today was swim team #2 - it was a good time and a family event. B helped me stroke and turn judge, K helped get Z&A to the events and took lots of pictures of Z,A & Jason! Here's some of what she captured:
And our favorite photo of the day....
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Summer Swim Team 052314
This was the second swim meet of the year. Last weekend was meet #1 - it was a good meet. Here are the results as you can see it was definitely a learning opportunity:
Today was swim team #2 - it was a good time and a family event. B helped me stroke and turn judge, K helped get Z&A to the events and took lots of pictures of Z,A & Jason! Here's some of what she captured:
Today was swim team #2 - it was a good time and a family event. B helped me stroke and turn judge, K helped get Z&A to the events and took lots of pictures of Z,A & Jason! Here's some of what she captured:
Saturday, October 26, 2013
√ #4 on my invisible bucket list!
#1 - open water swim in a triathlon (conquered 06/20/10)
#2 - scuba diving with my son (06/26/12)
#3 - swimming with a shark (06/28/12)
#4 - HALF MARATHON (conquered 10/26/13)
Let me preface this with - I don't actually have a bucket list. But sometimes things happen in my life that I think, "If-I-had-a-bucket-list-this-would-be-on-it!" Today was one of those days. I ran a half marathon, please read ran/walked! I started strong, running more than walking but then I got stuck in what seemed like the biggest curve toward the half-way point that did not appear to be ending, EVER! It finally turned and I had reached the half-way point, turned around and realized that all those hills I had hauled butt down I now had to run up! I ran, I walked, I ran, I walked, I made some friends.... At mile 8-9 they blend together, I hit "the wall" the only thing that got me through was knowing that B&K were at mile 11 waiting for me. So I ran, I walked, I ran and ran some more. I came up with witty comments that would make my kids laugh when I ran past them but then I could only say, "EVERYTHING hurts! Everything!" when I got to them. Witty comment #1 - dang how long is this 5K?!
Half Marathon = everything hurts! I finally rounded the corner, I could see the finish line, I heard my friend Joy yell my name and then BAM - both of my calf muscles clenched up and instead of smiling sweet and yelling in victory I winced in pain and yelled, "mymusclesjustclenchedupohmygoodness!" It sounded just like that all drawn together and no breathing because the finish line was right there and I wasn't stopping!
As I crossed the line all I could see was the banana in someones hand and I wanted one, 5 minutes ago!!! So I went on a search for a banana!
That's my story! I'm sticking with it - I completed a Half Marathon to raise money and sponsor kids that need to be adopted and I am proud of myself!
#2 - scuba diving with my son (06/26/12)
#3 - swimming with a shark (06/28/12)
#4 - HALF MARATHON (conquered 10/26/13)
Let me preface this with - I don't actually have a bucket list. But sometimes things happen in my life that I think, "If-I-had-a-bucket-list-this-would-be-on-it!" Today was one of those days. I ran a half marathon, please read ran/walked! I started strong, running more than walking but then I got stuck in what seemed like the biggest curve toward the half-way point that did not appear to be ending, EVER! It finally turned and I had reached the half-way point, turned around and realized that all those hills I had hauled butt down I now had to run up! I ran, I walked, I ran, I walked, I made some friends.... At mile 8-9 they blend together, I hit "the wall" the only thing that got me through was knowing that B&K were at mile 11 waiting for me. So I ran, I walked, I ran and ran some more. I came up with witty comments that would make my kids laugh when I ran past them but then I could only say, "EVERYTHING hurts! Everything!" when I got to them. Witty comment #1 - dang how long is this 5K?!
Half Marathon = everything hurts! I finally rounded the corner, I could see the finish line, I heard my friend Joy yell my name and then BAM - both of my calf muscles clenched up and instead of smiling sweet and yelling in victory I winced in pain and yelled, "mymusclesjustclenchedupohmygoodness!" It sounded just like that all drawn together and no breathing because the finish line was right there and I wasn't stopping!
As I crossed the line all I could see was the banana in someones hand and I wanted one, 5 minutes ago!!! So I went on a search for a banana!
That's my story! I'm sticking with it - I completed a Half Marathon to raise money and sponsor kids that need to be adopted and I am proud of myself!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Butt First (ha ha ha)
Monday, July 1, 2013
Running...
I'm continuing to attend boot camp on a regular basis however in addition I have now added a half marathon training program. I am excited to say that I have consistently pushed past what I thought I could do. I've never been a runner (my high school classmates could attest to this). I like to share that I was the one that always got in trouble during running because I wanted to walk and TALK! Running was for when someone or something was chasing you!
Today I went to boot camp and we had our fitness test - the dreaded timed mile. I have had good miles, bad miles and other miles that fit somewhere in between. I knew today was a timed mile because I inadvertently saw it on facebook... dread! I knew that pretty much everybody including my husband who has been coming to boot camp a lot more regularly lately) was going to kick my butt. I try to remind myself that I'm just trying to beat myself but I've reached that time that I don't think that physics is on my side!
The run began and I was moving! I took off too fast and could feel myself getting winded, I worked on maintaining speed and calming my body. It worked and when I got to the end I gave the last little bit all I had left when suddenly someone was passing me on the right, just at the very end - Jason! Flying past me to earn a 9min, 41sec and I came in right behind him at 9min, 46 sec! The good news is that my last run was 9min, 57 sec! 11 seconds faster. Three things: 1.) Proud of my husband, 2.) Proud of myself, 3.) Unkind murderous feelings for that goober that went flying past me in the last seconds! ha ha!
Finally - today was a run day for my half marathon training. I was supposed to run/walk for 40 minutes and I hit right at 3.4 miles - SO... after my "fast" mile I was thrilled that I could even breath to do another 3+ miles!
By the way the half marathon that I have signed up for is:
I am praying that next week I can meet some of the children at For His Children that will benefit from this marathon. I plan to put a picture of one these lovely children on my back and run for them.
Today I went to boot camp and we had our fitness test - the dreaded timed mile. I have had good miles, bad miles and other miles that fit somewhere in between. I knew today was a timed mile because I inadvertently saw it on facebook... dread! I knew that pretty much everybody including my husband who has been coming to boot camp a lot more regularly lately) was going to kick my butt. I try to remind myself that I'm just trying to beat myself but I've reached that time that I don't think that physics is on my side!
The run began and I was moving! I took off too fast and could feel myself getting winded, I worked on maintaining speed and calming my body. It worked and when I got to the end I gave the last little bit all I had left when suddenly someone was passing me on the right, just at the very end - Jason! Flying past me to earn a 9min, 41sec and I came in right behind him at 9min, 46 sec! The good news is that my last run was 9min, 57 sec! 11 seconds faster. Three things: 1.) Proud of my husband, 2.) Proud of myself, 3.) Unkind murderous feelings for that goober that went flying past me in the last seconds! ha ha!
Finally - today was a run day for my half marathon training. I was supposed to run/walk for 40 minutes and I hit right at 3.4 miles - SO... after my "fast" mile I was thrilled that I could even breath to do another 3+ miles!
By the way the half marathon that I have signed up for is:
I am praying that next week I can meet some of the children at For His Children that will benefit from this marathon. I plan to put a picture of one these lovely children on my back and run for them.
Friday, June 21, 2013
A - 5 Things
A - Day 4 of Challenge
5 Things
A #1 - She will always be the boss of BKZ and they know it even though she isn't aware yet.
A #2 - She joyfully helps fold towels.
A #3 - Her giggle makes everyone giggle.
A #4 - Reader! She loves to read!
A #5 - She loves God and she will tell you so without any hesitation.
5 Things
A #1 - She will always be the boss of BKZ and they know it even though she isn't aware yet.
A #2 - She joyfully helps fold towels.
A #3 - Her giggle makes everyone giggle.
A #4 - Reader! She loves to read!
A #5 - She loves God and she will tell you so without any hesitation.
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| May 2007 |
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| April 2013 |
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Z - 5 Things
Day 3 of Bible Study Challenge
5 Thing
Z #1 - My Z-man is always full of energy.
Z #2 - He is sensitive and loves to give hugs and kisses.
Z #3 - He laughs all the time, sometimes at things I would rather he didn't laugh at, but we all love to hear his laughter.
Z #4 - Early bird - I never have to wake him up!
Z #5 - My computer geek, Jason, has a mini me, his name is Z! I love how similar they are in their passion for all things computer.
5 Thing
Z #1 - My Z-man is always full of energy.
Z #2 - He is sensitive and loves to give hugs and kisses.
Z #3 - He laughs all the time, sometimes at things I would rather he didn't laugh at, but we all love to hear his laughter.
Z #4 - Early bird - I never have to wake him up!
Z #5 - My computer geek, Jason, has a mini me, his name is Z! I love how similar they are in their passion for all things computer.
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| May 2005 |
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| April 2013 |
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
K - 5 Things
Challenge Day #2 (if you don't know the challenge review the previous post)
5 Things
K #1 - She shines from the inside out, her love of all people radiates!
K #2 - She's brilliant, but would never brag or show off.
K #3 - She's taller than me and this makes her smile and stand up even taller! Be proud, oh tall one!
K #4 - She watches cheesy movies and TV with me and not only does she not complain she appears to enjoy our cheesy movie/TV time.
K #5 - Watching her love her younger siblings is a true and unbelievable treat. She loves them with her whole heart and they are lucky to have her watching over them.
5 Things
K #1 - She shines from the inside out, her love of all people radiates!
K #2 - She's brilliant, but would never brag or show off.
K #3 - She's taller than me and this makes her smile and stand up even taller! Be proud, oh tall one!
K #4 - She watches cheesy movies and TV with me and not only does she not complain she appears to enjoy our cheesy movie/TV time.
K #5 - Watching her love her younger siblings is a true and unbelievable treat. She loves them with her whole heart and they are lucky to have her watching over them.
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| January 2000 |
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| April 2013 |
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