comfort zone
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One year ago
It seems only fitting that I run a race on the anniversary of my very first. One year ago today my intentional fitness journey began. I had always wanted to do a 5k “someday”. Then I met Katy. Katy “talked me into” doing the Ford Island Bridge Run 10k. Well, why not? And she even… Continue reading
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Old vs. New
It has been a crazy couple of weeks getting settled and unpacked!! Went for an icy bike ride with the kiddos today and am gearing up for working out in the morning bootcamp style with my mom and sister! Over the past week or so I’ve noticed some astonishing differences being back in my hometown… Continue reading
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Action Breeds Feeling
So often I would say to myself, “When I _______________, then I’ll do _______________ . When I feel better, then I’ll get out and meet people. When I weigh x then I’ll be happy. When I have more confidence, then I will try that new thing. What I have discovered though is that the opposite… Continue reading
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Get Over It
So I was all excited to do my first biathlon this morning. I really wasn’t thrilled about the swimming part, but I’ve done all kinds of things I thought were impossible and this would be no different. Until I finished dead last. I hate being last. I hate not being good at something. Forget that… Continue reading
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Kokohead, Battle Buddies, and Facing Fears!
So after hiking Diamondhead a couple of weeks ago, Katy and I decide that we are rockstars and we are gonna do Kokohead. It’s only 1,048 railroad ties or “steps” to the top – can’t be that bad! And we swam over a mile yesterday – lets climb a volcano today! Yippee!! My rockstar battle… Continue reading
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My First Half
Today I ran a half marathon. I just need to breathe that in for a moment. Wow. I woke up this morning full of adrenaline and anticipation (having slept very lightly as my mind was racing all night long!) I have been looking forward to this race for sometime – even before I had actually signed up.… Continue reading
Life and Other Stuff 