let's do this

Time to get this blog (and our bodies!) fired up for this brand new year! What's everyone doing for workouts recently? I have been just ITCHING to get in a good routine.

Our little William turned ONE last week, and though I am still breastfeeding, it is time to get some new motivation! I've been out on the ice and snow a few times over the past weeks. I was ill all last week, and when I finally got out for some fresh air (yesterday), I cried out to GOD and thanked Him for His faithfulness to me! Even when we are down, ill, beaten, de-motivated, He is still so faithful. He never changes! I realized how much I take my own health for granted.

As I yearn to enter a new season of fitness dedication with a new fitness plan or race training or something to get me going, I am reminded of this one thing:

"Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come." 1 Tim 4:7b-8

I pray my desire to sweat it and get fit never supercedes my desire for godliness!

Now, come on girls! Whadda you got?

wasting time

Hi ladies!  Long time no post.... any of us!
So, here's where I'm at with my workouts.  I keep finding reasons not to.  That's where I'm at.  Sitting next to the treadmill and glancing at it every once in awhile while I write letters, check fb....glance.... shop online, read my book, eat a few pretzels....glance... give the kids a bath, make this months meal plan, talk on the phone...glance... do a load of laundry.... glance...

I really  need to get back on a workout schedule...

much love to all the ladies
HOW are all of you doing? any new workouts or victories to share in this area?  Any races run?
abby M

LONG TIME NO SEE!

I know i haven't been on here in forever... that makes me sad! I got really busy with work and reading all these wonderful books (Redemption series!) lately and kinda forgot to keep up with this! but regardless.. Im back!

It is so encouraging to hear how everyone is doing with all their different workouts! Nothings too new with me, I'm training for the half-marathon in lincoln again! Never thought I'd be putting myself through another one of these exhausting "pee my pants" type events, but this time around has been a million times easier to prepare!! I think last year toughened me up mentally, so I'm up for the challenge again! I hope some of you are planning on doing it again too!

As for lately, other than my training I just ran a 10k this past saturday with a friend, and i felt great!! i think I'm actually becoming a better runner, who da thunk?!! lol :) It just makes me more excited for the big race!! This year I got 3 more friends to do the half with me and my friend Katie (the pro) who did it last year! We are making t-shirts and I'm designing them! I mean they won't be Jake Stutzman quality, but they should suit the purpose. So if any of you are running the half-marathon in lincoln and want to join our clan, let me know.. id love to include you in the t-shirts!! :) when I get done designing them ill post a picture of the design!!

JEN, LIZ.. ITS NOT TOO LATE!! I mean so what if you have no time to train and have 4 or 5 kids to take care of right?! JUST KIDDING, i know i'm ridiculous. Right now you're probably saying, "if she only knew what it was like to have a child or 2 or 4 or 5." :) So I guess ill shut up and say, I look forward to when we can all run it together!! JEN, when i get to hastings your going to have a new work out buddy! And guess what, it will be summer so no smelling people's stinken perfume at the gym, we'll be OUTSIDE! :)

Love reading everyones posts! have a good week everyone!

Ellie

proverbs 3

miss my shoes

Thought I'd say a little hello....was missing my running shoes today and thought of this great blog. I have 4 days until our little #3 is due and I've been dreaming about running again. The day will be so nice, I think I will put on my runners and get out to navigate the ice/snow/slush in an attempt to get this person out! I'm really ready! I've got a big workout coming up! Bring it on.

Resting

Hey everyone! It has been such a long time since I wrote, but that doesn't mean i haven't been working out! I actually just ran a half marathon through the vineyards of central California! It was beautiful and i will be doing many more.

The run was awesome--somewhat hilly, but too gorgeous to recognize my uncomfortability. I really enjoyed my time with the Lord while running. It was so refreshing just being in nature with him. The race was small-probably 400 people so i always felt i was running by myself after we all had our paces. I finished in 2 hrs and 24 minutes. I guess that's pretty decent for a first-timer. I only walked once and it was on mile 12 uphill. I have been resting ever since my race (i've only ran once) but i was very pleased with the quick recovery of a half-marathon. I will be doing more for sure...and hopefully, a full within the next year and a half. Here is a picture or two!

Hope everyone is doing well. Keep it up during the holidays!

new quick work out

Rachel Barry introduced me to the 30 day shred my Jillian Michaels. I have only done it for four days but it is wonderful and here is why. There are three levels so it is a great work out for any level. Each work out is 20 minutes and little more with the cool down. and best of all the video is at Walmart for only 10 dollars. I love quick work outs. When it is over I am drenched in sweat and feel like I just ran five miles. It is awesome!!

How are you girls doing?? The holidays are here and so is all the good food. Now I do not suggest going on a diet during the holidays but I do suggest working out. don't skip them because you are busy.

getting back into shape...

Hey ladies... I have not fallen from the face of the earth.... but my work outs have:( I am just getting into a new routine or trying to figurre one out. Volleyball on mondays... and still trying to figure the rest out. It is cold snowy and rainy and I have no treadmill or gym to workout at...

i will figure it out and I can't wait... caught up on some of you and I praise the Lord for the encouragement!

love and hugs!

abby m