I have struggled continually since summer 2013. Yes, that long!! When I fell and broke my shoulder many, many unrelated things followed [even up to about a month ago] that kept me having to take off running...usually for 2-3 weeks MINIMUM!! I've had to slow down but not quit completely. Even walking some has really helped.
This is a great article on making a comeback from Runner's World and wanted to share it with you in case you are struggling in your career, too. On the good side, I'm getting stronger and wholly intend on being race strong by fall. Time will tell...
http://www.runnersworld.com/getting-started/7-secrets-for-making-a-comeback?cid=socBeg_20150608_47154416&adbid=10152837616286987&adbpl=fb&adbpr=9815486986
For now, don't stop. Do something; and for me, I'll just step into the gym and go
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2019 Races
- 05/11/19...9.38 mile Good Life Ride
- 04/13/19...Raven 5k
- Dec. 15 - Mar. 8 2019...175 Mile Challenge
- 02/16/19...Sweetheart 5k
- 01/19/19...Casio Bridge 5k...DND
2018 Races
12/09/18...MS Gulf Coast Half Marathon
12/01/18...Honeybee 5k (cancelled-weather)
11/17/18...Seville Quarter Turkey Trot 5k
11/11/18...Battleship 12k
10/20/18...Hope Haven Run for Hope 5k
10/13/18...Shrimp Festival 5k
09/29/18...Don McCloskey 5k
09/01/18...Bloody Mary 5k
01/27/18...Casino Bridge 5k
Through December...200 Mile Fall Challenge
Through August...175 Mile Spring Challenge
Through June...150 Mile Spring Challenge
2018 Goals
Bike 500 miles.
Improve gear shifting.
Strength training 2 hours/week.Run 600 miles.
Improve running without walking.
No processed sugar 75% of time.
Improve positive thinking.
NEVER give up!
2017 Races
- 12/10/17...MS Coast Half
- 12/09/17...MS Coast 5k
- 11/25/17...Kaiser Half
- 11/18/17...Wild Turkey Trot 5k
- 11/11/17...Rotary Oyster 5k
- 10/14/17...Shrimp Festival 10k
- 02/18/17...Sea Turtle Half
- 02/04/17...Double Bridge 15k
- 01/29/17...Big Beach Half
2017 Bike Rides
- 10/01/17...Southern Magnolia Ride [25.85]
- 05/13/17...Good Life Ride [26]
Series
- MS Coast Double Down...5k & Half
- Run The Beach...3 Half's
2017 Goals
- Back-to-Back Races [Done]
- 3 Half Marathons [Done +1]
- 1,000 Miles-No
- First Half Marathon Series [3 Done]
- Work on core/strength 2-3 times a week-No
- Lose 25 pounds-No
- NEVER give up! YES!!
- Control/Eliminate refined sugars-Good
2016 Races
- 10/15/16...Shrimp Festival 5k
- 05/30/16...Fiesta Five Flags 5k
- 03/19/16...Azalea Trail 10k
- 03/13/16...St. Pat's Leprechaun 5k
- 03/05/16...Bay to Breakfast 12k...1st trail race
- 02/20/16...Sea Turtle Half
- 02/13/16...Double Bridge 15k
2016 Goals
- Run 1,000 miles-Done
- Bike 300 miles
- Half Marathon-Done
- Eat fruit daily
- Push through the hard times-Done
- Cut back on refined sugar
2015 Races
- 12/19/15...Make It To The Line 4 Miler
- 11/21/15...Wild Turkey Trot 5k
- 11/14/15...Oyster 5k
- 10/10/15...Shrimp Festival 5k
- 05/30/15...PHind a Cure-W/D
- 05/02/15...Fiesta Five Flags 5k
- 04/18/15...Zydeco 5k - W/D
- 04/??/15...Virtual Remember the Fallen 5k
- 04/??/15...Virtual Boston Strong 5k
- 04/11/15...Magnolia 5k
- 03/28/15...Azalea Trail 10k
- 03/07/15...Circle K 5k
- 03/01/15...Gulf Coast Lulu's 10k
- 02/28/15...Sweetheart 5k
- 02/07/15...Double Bridge 15k
2015 Goals
- 1 Half Marathon
- Eat fruit daily
- Overlook past failures
- Push through the hard times/things
2014 Races
- 12/06/14...St. Jude's Half Marathon
- 08/16/14...Pinky 5k Virtual
- 08/15/14...Howl @ the Moon 10k Virtual
- 02/15/14...Sweetheart 5k
- 02/01/14...Double Bridge 15k
2014 Goals
- 1 Half Marathon
- 700 Running Miles
- Strengthen my Upper Body
- Recuperate, Recover, Renew
- Get active in WW
- Eat Fruit Daily
- Start Clean Eating
- Begin Eliminating Sugar from Diet
2013 Races
11-30-13...Stennis 5k
11-23-13...Turkey Trot 5k
11-08-13...Run For The Kids Virtual Half [St. Jude's]
10-12-13...Shrimp Festival 5k
09-22-13...Talladega Half
07-04-13...Wesson 2 Miles
06-29-13...Emz Liverpalooza 5k
05-18-13...Pursuit of Fun 5k
04-20-13..Warrior Dash
04-07-13...Gulf Coast Half-Pensacola
03-23-13...Azalea Trail 10k
03-10-13...Leprechaun 5k
02-24-13...NOLA Marathon
02-02-13...Double Bridge 15k-Pensacola
01-13-13....Gulf Coast Half-Lulu's
11-23-13...Turkey Trot 5k
11-08-13...Run For The Kids Virtual Half [St. Jude's]
10-12-13...Shrimp Festival 5k
09-22-13...Talladega Half
07-04-13...Wesson 2 Miles
06-29-13...Emz Liverpalooza 5k
05-18-13...Pursuit of Fun 5k
04-20-13..Warrior Dash
04-07-13...Gulf Coast Half-Pensacola
03-23-13...Azalea Trail 10k
03-10-13...Leprechaun 5k
02-24-13...NOLA Marathon
02-02-13...Double Bridge 15k-Pensacola
01-13-13....Gulf Coast Half-Lulu's
2013 Goals
- 3 Half Marathons-Done-Plus 1
- 1 Marathon-Done
- 1000 Running Miles-No, due to RC Tendonitis & Broken Shoulder
- Eat fruit daily-A little aggressive but better
- Maintain weight in 130's-Did NOT happen!
2012 Races
12-08-12...FloraBama Jingle Bell 5k
11-24-12...Jingle Bell 10k
11-17-12...Turkey Trot 5k
10-27-12...Jazz Half
10-20-12...OS Rotary 5k
10-13-12...Race for Grace 5k
09-29-12...5k For Katlyn
07-04-12...Wesson 2 Mile
04-15-12...Gulf Coast Half...[Withdrew-bronchitis]
04-14-12...Diversity Dash 5k
03-24-12...Azalea Trail 10k
03-03-12...MS50 20k...[Withdrew-bronchitis]
02-25-12...Kids Need Heroes 5k
02-11-12...Sweetheart 5k
02-04-12..Double Bridge 15k
01-14-12...Pensacola Half
11-24-12...Jingle Bell 10k
11-17-12...Turkey Trot 5k
10-27-12...Jazz Half
10-20-12...OS Rotary 5k
10-13-12...Race for Grace 5k
09-29-12...5k For Katlyn
07-04-12...Wesson 2 Mile
04-15-12...Gulf Coast Half...[Withdrew-bronchitis]
04-14-12...Diversity Dash 5k
03-24-12...Azalea Trail 10k
03-03-12...MS50 20k...[Withdrew-bronchitis]
02-25-12...Kids Need Heroes 5k
02-11-12...Sweetheart 5k
02-04-12..Double Bridge 15k
01-14-12...Pensacola Half
2012 Goals
- 1 Full Marathon-Marine Corp filled up
- 3 Half Marathons-2 Down-Sick had to drop 2
- 20 Miles-Wkly Mileage-Bronchitis kept me from this
- Cross Training 2x Week-Poor Commitment
- Weekly Weights W/O-Again Poor Commitment
2011 Races
- 11-26-11...Kaiser Half
- 11-19-11...Turkey Trot 5k
- 11-11-11...Thumbs Up for Bill 5k
- 11-05-11...Senior Bowl 10k
- 10-22-11...Running the Streets 5k
- 10-15-11...Shrimp Festival 10k
- 10-08-11...Mullet Run 5k
- 09-24-11...Waiting for a Cure 8k
- 09-05-11...Labor Your Legs 5k
- 07-04-11...Wesson 2 Miles
- 06-04-11...Bay Fest 5k
- 05-14-11...Stargazer 5k
- 04-30-11...Fiesta 5 Flags 5k
- 04-16-11...St. Benedict's 5k
- 04-10-11...Gulf Coast Half
- 03-26-11...Azalea Trail 10k
- 03-19-11...St. Patrick's 5k
- 03-05-11...Eco 5k
- 02-13-11...Mardi Gras Marathon
Secrets to Running a 5k
Here is an excellent site for those who have thought about running a 5k race but just hadn't made that move yet. There's tips, directions and even a section on what to wear. If you have never run a race, you are missing out on a lot of fun. You will have support from most everyone you meet. Now for the site...click here to change your life and get started!
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