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| Registration Paperwork Completed! |
Well we pulled the trigger. I learned so much this trip. Many many new things to think about, but most of all, many fears removed.
364 days to go!
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Sunday, November 6, 2011
It starts...
Well we pulled the trigger. I learned so much this trip. Many many new things to think about, but most of all, many fears removed.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Evolution.
The evolution of Runnergirl.
2002 - Lost 60 lbs and quit my unhealthy addictions.
2003 - I started running and never looked back. 5k, 10k, hallf marathons were my thing. Attempted and DNF my first marathon.
2004 attempted and finished my second marathon. Swore them off for good. marathons are the devil. My body will never be capable of taking me more than 13.1 miles. EVER.
2005 - 2008 ran happy but never felt satisfied. Decided to go for a triathlon to keep my mind occupied.
2008 - attempted and finished my first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth triathlons. Three of which were in a 7 day time-frame. Hooked. Never ever want to do anything longer than a sprint! EVER!
2009 - Attempted my first half Ironman (the sprint happy zone was very short lived), but bailed on it at the last moment and decided to do the long-course aquabike. Finished 2nd in my AG. But I can never do an Ironman, so the half Iron distance will be my thing, because I am not capable of dedicating myself to the training required for such a feat. I am doing my very last first.
2010 - Attempted and finished my second half Ironman. Loved it.
2011 - Attempted and finished my third marathon (1:17:00 minute PR), set PRs in every distance from 5k to half marathon in between. Placed in nearly every triathlon I participated in. Rocked the world while finishing up my MBA.
From the girl who was an obese smoker to the girl packing up to volunteer and sign up at Ironman Florida... the journey has been a long and confusing one, often discounting myself before I have had a chance to prove myself.
No more. I will never say never again. I will never stop myself before I even lace up. I will stop telling myself that I am not worth it, that I am not deserving of it, or that I am not capable of doing this.
I AM.
And, in one year I WILL.
The journey is not yet complete as there is no final destination. Right now, I am on my way to a 140.6 mile victory lap. One day out of thousands in my life. But one day that has taken me the longest to arrive at.
I am ready. I have evolved.
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| 2004 CRIM Finish |
2003 - I started running and never looked back. 5k, 10k, hallf marathons were my thing. Attempted and DNF my first marathon.
2004 attempted and finished my second marathon. Swore them off for good. marathons are the devil. My body will never be capable of taking me more than 13.1 miles. EVER.
2005 - 2008 ran happy but never felt satisfied. Decided to go for a triathlon to keep my mind occupied.
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| 2008 First Triathlon Finish |
2009 - Attempted my first half Ironman (the sprint happy zone was very short lived), but bailed on it at the last moment and decided to do the long-course aquabike. Finished 2nd in my AG. But I can never do an Ironman, so the half Iron distance will be my thing, because I am not capable of dedicating myself to the training required for such a feat. I am doing my very last first.
2010 - Attempted and finished my second half Ironman. Loved it.
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| 2001 Detroit Marathon Finish |
From the girl who was an obese smoker to the girl packing up to volunteer and sign up at Ironman Florida... the journey has been a long and confusing one, often discounting myself before I have had a chance to prove myself.
No more. I will never say never again. I will never stop myself before I even lace up. I will stop telling myself that I am not worth it, that I am not deserving of it, or that I am not capable of doing this.
I AM.
And, in one year I WILL.
The journey is not yet complete as there is no final destination. Right now, I am on my way to a 140.6 mile victory lap. One day out of thousands in my life. But one day that has taken me the longest to arrive at.
I am ready. I have evolved.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
T minus.....
In 1 week Annelise and myself will be on the way to Palm Beach City, FL.
Condo on the beach is paid for.
Car is all checked out and brakes fixed, oil changed.
Starting the final work on my paper which is due next Wednesday.
Volunteering confirmation letters received.
It is really happening. The journey is about to start.
And I feel really good about the whole process! This journey is about so much more than 140.6 miles. It is a journey of breaking myself down and rebuilding into a stronger Jenn.
It is journey to the rest of my life. A hopefully long, healthy life.
Condo on the beach is paid for.
Car is all checked out and brakes fixed, oil changed.
Starting the final work on my paper which is due next Wednesday.
Volunteering confirmation letters received.
It is really happening. The journey is about to start.
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| Ironman Florida. Where my dreams turn into accomplished goals. |
It is journey to the rest of my life. A hopefully long, healthy life.
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