Friday, March 23, 2012

Countdown to my first 5k race!!!!

Hi all!!!  God is sooo good!  I just wanted to stop by to share a little of what i've been up to over these past several weeks.  The kids are still playing in their spring soccer league (M/W/F and allllll day Saturday).... Baby girl has scored multiple times in all of her games and is the MVP of her team!



 My eldest daughter scored in her 2 previous game and she hustles like no other!!!!  She can run down anything and play offense and defensive with her eyes closed.  Don't sleep on her!  She's an all star for sure!  She has been asked to join other teams and even move up to a more competitive level.  For now, we just want her to enjoy the sport and move when she's ready.





My son is playing for the first time and is making strides by leaps and bounds.  He is an amazing goalie and he blocks everything that's coming his way!! We're just so happy that they are enjoying it so far. I plan to put together an end of the season highlight tape of the 3 of them.  I may post it here on the blog as well so be on the lookout! Hubby has been traveling with work again so we were able to join him for a few days during his last trip.  We had a chance to spend some wonderful family time together.  We took the kids to the ACC Mens Basketballl Championship game in Atlanta, GA.  I have always been a fan of the NC Tarheels so i was all smiles when hubby told me he had tickets!  NC didn't win but it was such a close game!  Here are a few pics of us at the game.... the girls and i got matching tarheels tatoo's on our cheeks :)

And here is a pic of the family...


My eldest daughter celebrated her 8th birthday...


The played a game of soccer, arcade games and rode on rides....


Everyone was all smiles...


Here are some of her gifts...




I have been one busy momma!!!  There's still so much more to share... spring pics for baby girl, a spring concert for both my eldest daughter and my son and etc...  The next event i'm looking forward to is my 5k race in Atlanta. It takes place next weekend and it is sure to be a memorable time for me!  I met 2 of the most fantastic ladies (mommies) via FB through a weight loss support group.  The 3 of us live in different states but we are coming together to meet for the first time and to compete in a 5k race.  We are alllll so excited and we have been supporting each other through our daily workouts, healthier eating and etc...  So far, the 3 of us are running pretty close to the same time so it will be interesting to see how it all comes together once we have a chance to run together.  I have a PR of 38:59 for my 5k (3.10 miles) that I ran yesterday during my training.  My goal for the actual race is to finish in under 40 minutes.  Right now my pace is 12:35 and i am working hard at getting it closer to 12:15.  I'm just going to do my best, have fun and Go HARD!!!  Stay tuned!!






Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Today's MOTIVATION~

yes, Yes, YeS & YESSSSS!!!! It will hurt and there WILL be quite a few sacrifices BUT YOU.ARE.WORTH.IT!!!! Get up and do something that will move you closer to your goal... TODAY!!!!