Still here!!

Hello girls!! Linds, I am still running and loving it! Linds, I have always had trouble with boots that zip up. Big calves are great for running so do not get rid of them. You may just have to find different boots. Each day I am just waiting for the cool weather to come to Alabama so I can enjoy my running outside. I am also doing kick boxing and some weight training. I want to find a 5k or 10k to do. Running continues to be very healing for me. I got some new running shoes that I love Nike Lunarglide+. I would love to hear how everyone it doing??

Just because...

no one is blogging, doesn't mean no one is running! Right?! Well, it is true for me, at least. I thought you ladies would get a kick out of this. So, I've been running on average 20 miles a week--about 4-6 at a time. Lately, I've noticed my calves are getting big again (I've had a problem with this before) and today I went shopping for fall clothes. I bought a flannel shirt and decided to try it on with my boots at home. I got home and put it on but I COULDN'T ZIP UP MY BOOTS!

Does anyone have a remedy for large calves?! I HAVE to wear my boots this fall and winter!!

Happy running everyone! I hope the Lord is blessing you all with his precious presence. He's so good, isn't He?

Turkey Trot 2009

Hey Girls just wanted to post an opportunity that is coming up in November. I have worked for the Cooper YMCA off and on for the past 7 years and for those of you who have ever been associated with the Y you have heard of the Strong Kids Campaign. It is a program that raises scholarship money for kids and low income families to participate at the Y whether it be in sports, camps, or memberships. In November (I will get back to you about specific date when I find out but it is always on a Sat.) they are holding a Turkey Trot which will consist of a 5k and a 1mile kids run. There is also a cycle-a-thon in the spinning room which goes for 4 hrs however you do not have to cycle the whole thing. You sign up for however long you want. A couple years ago I did an hour of cycling. This year I'm planning on doing 1 hour of cycling and then running the 5k. If anyone here in Lincoln or Hastings or wherever you are wants to participate let me know. It would be fun to have a team of girls doing it. I will pass on the info as it becomes available to me. My twins have commited to running the 1 mile run. Congrats to all the girls who finished the Triathalon I was thinking of you all. God Bless!

Trianthlon pics

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Blake and i happy to have finished

Trianthlon

An update on how the triathlon went. For me it was very different from the first time I did it 2 years ago. I think I could focus more on God because I was in a little better shape. During the run I felt the pain and thought about those being persecuted for their faith. I thought about how the pain I was feeling was nothing compared to those suffering and it strengthened me to prayerfully think about that. I prayed for Jake and Jeni and their longing for the 3 children in Ethiopia. One of my friends that I trained with named Rhiannon, was right ahead of me and I was challenged to stay with her. She really motivated me to pick up the pace. In the end we finished together, sprinting in our minds, though it may not have looked like sprinting to those watching! It felt so good to exert all I had, empty myself physically. The sense of teamwork was awesome with Rachel, Katie, Rhiannon, Ellie, Rachel Barry, Hannah, Jess, Amanda, my Mom, and even Jeni who ran in Alabama at the same time we were running. Thanks for running with us, Jen! It was a bonus that I shaved a good amount of time off my last triathlon recorded time.
I am going to enjoy walking some again. Its been all bike and run for the last 2 months. I love running for burning the fat around the hips and gut, and I love walking for slimming down the thighs. I don't have pics but I am sure someone will post a few soon.

pressing on!!!!!

Ok, girls. WE DID IT!!! We trained for and completed the triathalon...WOO HOOO!!!!! A million thank yous to all of you who have encouraged me over the last several weeks whether in person or blog. Its been awesome!!!

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Let's continue to press on and continue to sweat even after we've crossed the finish line. I've had so much fun getting in shape and the Lord has showed me so many things about Himself and my identity in Him through it all (which is definitely the most important part-staying Spiritually healthy). So get it, girls...keep it up!!!!!!! .decide.committ.succeed.

lots of love,
rach

Humility

Hello to the Triathletes.  I cannot tell you again how sad I am to not be there.  I am a bit angry!!  Life just does not seem to always go the way we want it to. 

I just wanted to remind you what this triathlon is all about.  The purpose is health and fellowship not competition.  So for those of you that trained, you are healthier!!!!  Now as you prepare for Saturday morning I pray that you will pray and prepare your mind.  Realizing this is not a race, it is not about coming in first or last.  I pray that it is a morning where each of you meets with Christ.  As you prepare your body, I pray that you spend more time preparing your mind so that you do not come with pride.  May God be glorified by your thoughts.  HUMILITY

I cannot wait to hear about it and to see pictures. Whenever I do get back I am going to do the course.  I am so proud of each of you!!!