15 weeks down-3 remain -my life will never be the same...

3 weeks until the targeted goal!  I have some doubt -not that I can't succeed with my goal but that my kids, or at least one of them will not be able to keep up with me:(  This child of mine says she can but I don't think she can. My other child can go the distance and if his performance during our mile competitions this week is any indicator of how he will do come 5k time he also will not keep up with me.

"Anyway also along with todays self discovery I was enlightened by another  thought that said I must be fit in order for my kids to follow.---  The kids and I are planning on running a 5k in January and I dont want to be the one following! I must be leading my littles--- I must be fit to follow!"

That quote is mine from November 5, 2013. That was the beginning of my 12 weeks at a time blog. We all wanted to participate in the Carmel Valley 5k (January 2014), a fundraising event for the Del Mar Union school district. I also knew at that time that I couldn't run 3 miles. I knew I couldn't run 1 mile. I knew I could walk and even walk/run a 5k. I thought I could outrun my kids-or at least keep up with them (I was wrong).  I had decided that it was time for me to get fit enough so that running a 5k would never even be considered a challenge- just a fun time!  I failed my first attempt.-- And that failure is one step closer to achievement!  When at first you don't succeed you can seriously try and try again. Coming up short is just that-coming up short, keep at it!  winners never quit....  

My original intention with this blog and its continuation was to assist me with my goal of  (again) running the CV 5k.   Since my blogging wasn't enough to hold me accountable, deciding to get a personal trainer, Bo, was the wisest investment I made. Realizing I needed help was the wisest decision I made. Getting personal with a stranger isnt easy. Getting personal with yourself is even harder. 

15 weeks and so many changes later. For every pound lost and for every mile minute cut I have added and gained so much more. I cant explain the health oriented change in my attitude- I told my BFF that I think I'm addicted to sweat!-- (gross I know!).  It isnt the sweat but what the sweat represents, which is hard work. I have always been a believer in work hard and play harder. The way Bo changes my work outs make it seem more like play (hard play!).   

15 weeks ago I began working out 2-3 days a week I now work out 6-8 times a week.  I began eliminating processed foods from my kitchen and buying healthier foods to cook (rather than the crap foods I "fixed" before). I make sure we are all drinking enough water and getting adequate sleep (as well as physical activity). These changes are here to stay, they aren't something I do it is now the way I am.  Right now I can out run all (4) of my kids! (I know that will change again). But the best change so far is the fact that I know I am running the Rum Run 5k this weekend, and not for the challenge it will be but just for fun!  (62 weeks later but hey better late then never!)