Back In The Saddle

It's been a while since I've posted so here's a quick update:

I am finally training again! It was such a long winter and I had little motivation to do anything outside of work and a few grueling house projects. I don't think I ran at all for three months straight, blah! I am paying for it now. Starting almost from scratch with running and fitness in general. I'm carrying extra weight too, which makes everything that much harder. I've laid out a basic running schedule that will take me up to the 13 miles that I'll be running for grandmas this year. I really felt like riding my bike helped a lot with my training last year so I'm anxious for the warmer weather to come!

I won't be doing nearly as many races this year since my budget won't really allow for it. I'm committing myself to Grandma's, The Brewhouse, Bangin' in the Brush, and maybe the Kickin Leaves Duathlon. That will be it except for the dollar races of course. The first dollar race is on April 29th. I've never really been in any sort of shape for the spring series. I've used that as a spring board in most cases to start or ramp up my training. I'm hoping that this year will prove to be a bit more successful with a solid month of training. I'm crossing my fingers everyday that an injury doesn't trip me up again. Trying to take it slow and make smart decisions...not always easy when you just want to get into it.

Outside of training, I've been sewing a bit again. I made a dress, hat, and bloomers for my boyfriend's niece-to-be this last weekend. It turned out pretty good. My next goal is to make a dress and bloomers for my neighbor's daughter who is three. Hopefully that will be equally as successful!

I'll be posting more often now that I've got something to talk about (not just sitting on the couch watching TV). Speaking of TV- Biggest Loser tonight!! This is truly the best season yet. I can't wait to see who wins!!