40 Miles in 30 Days

Today is the last day of April and I am PROUD to say that I accomplished my running goal of 40 miles!!   Even though my main goal was to complete 40 miles I also achieved other goals.   I broke a few PR's, my form is better and I was able to share my passion with Pink Ladies Boot Camp.

Some runs were easy, some runs were hard but through it all I FINISHED!   It's just like LIFE - Some days are easy and some are hard.  But luckily by the Grace of God we are able to FINISH strong!   Everyone has a different running journey - that's the beauty of running.  For me when I am feeling happy I run.  When I need to release stress I run.  When I want to be faster I run.  I run my own race.  I run with faith.   I run with the best....God.  

Just always remember to run forward - Don't look back.  Strive everyday to be better, do better, think better and run better.

I also want to THANK all the ladies that shared your runs with me.  I appreciate your running energy.  I enjoy seeing you all at the finish line.  I love when we uplift each other.  You are all an inspiration to me.  Our running group is blessed.

On that note, I am taking my running journey to a higher level - 50 miles for MAY!

Motherhood

This is going to be a deep post......Here goes :) 

First I just want to share that I woke up today a PROUD MOMMY!   It's been four months of exclusive breastfeeding for Maximus.   Time sure flies by.  But I am loving every moment that we have.  From the 4am pumping sessions to the moments that I need to nurse in public.  Today I actually NIP without a cover!  We were on our Mommy and Me walk and Max got hungry.  I just said screw it!  LOL!  Too bad I didn't snap a picture but I have the memory in my heart.  But prior to our walk I got a phone call from my mom.  I haven't talked to her in over a month - it's been hard at times.    There are moments that I need her and wish that she was part of this new journey.   She is going through her own struggles which I understand so I try not to be selfish.  But after I hung up I just started crying and wished that I could do more.  I called Alex to pray for me and of course his wisdom helped.   

My relationship with my mom isn't the best.  We've struggled to have that mother-daughter bond but as I get older I'm starting to realize we may never have that.   She's not a bad person and in fact she has one of the biggest hearts.  I just wish that I could call her and tell her I need her.  I guess if I did she would.  I know she is proud of me of all that I have accomplished.   For 32 years I've always wanted my "mommy'.  Maybe she'll read this maybe she won't.  But mom if you are I just want you to know that I LOVE YOU, Max loves you and I pray everyday we will have the relationship we are meant to have.  

When I look at Max all I can do is either SMILE and cry tears of JOY!  It's such a blessing being able to be a mother.   I grew up with my grandma - not having a relationship with  my real father (still don't) and just going thru many hardships that still effect me today.  I spent most of my relationship with Alex dreading having kids.   We used to argue all the time about it.  I vowed that I would NEVER have kids!!  HA!   Clearly I was wrong.  God had other plans for me.  I am so THANKFUL for his everlasting love and grace.  Without it I know that I been divorced and miserable.  

As I type this tears are rolling down my face - told ya it would be deep!  But what I am saying is if you have a good relationship with your parents HONOR them!  If you don't and it's worth fixing do it.  I know that some things are out of our control but it's def worth a shot.   Life is too short to have relationships that could be something good.  I'm glad that I am a better relationship with my sister.  We are closer than ever and she loves Max so much.   It's all due to prayer.  And I know that my prayers about my mom will be answered.  I just have to step aside and let God do his work.  It hurts me knowing she is missing out on Max but I tell her everyday who she is. Maybe he understands - maybe he doesn't but I will be sure to let him know who she is.  

Motherhood has changed me in many ways.  I wake up everyday grateful and I appreciate all that I have.   I've grown spiritually and the things that would bug me no longer bug me.  My relationships with friends  have changed but new ones have came in.  I love being a mommy and I work hard everyday to give Max everything his heart needs.  Not material things but love, prayer and wisdom.  I want him to be proud of me.  I want him to be the kid that is not going to be shy when I walk him to school.  I want him to know I'm doing everything I can to give him a good life.  I want him to know that I love his daddy with all my heart.   Max, I want you to be a reflection of me and your daddy!  Everything we do we do for you!!  Mommy will always be your number 1 girl in your life.  When you read this you'll know that we spent lots of time together.   Thank You Son!

Running with Passion

Yesterday April 15, 2013 a tragic incident happened during the Boston Marathon.  I'm an avid runner and truly love the sport of running.  When I first found out what happened on Facebook my heart was broken.  All I could think of was "Why?!"  I'm not going to go in full detail or give the person(s) behind this the satisfaction. God will take care of them.  We will move forward and honor the fallen.  In the midst of all of this I happened to check my email and found an uplifting email from a blogger wanting to feature me and my bootcamp: The Pink Ladies Boot Camp .

Awhile back my clients voted for PLBC via SweatPink/Fit Approach. We were one of the many bootcamps that had the most votes. All their votes and my story behind PLBC attracted a blogger via Fit Approach and yesterday I had the honor of being featured on a blog: SweatGuru. 

Here is the link: http://about.sweatguru.com/super-studios-sweat-pink-boot-camp/

This would not have happened if it wasn't for my FAITH, my loyal clients and the numbers of days "running" with passion even when I'm being challenged.  

In honor of Boston I'll be running 2.62 miles everyday this week - It blesses me to see many including Pink Ladies coming to together as one.  Running is a big community and NOTHING will stop us! 

Who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God - 2 Corinthians 1:4  

As always THANK YOU for all your love, support and prayers - God Bless ♥

Thank You

Those are powerful words and I never take them for granted.  As I write this blog, listening to worship music and sipping on my Milkmaid tea I am feeling grateful.   Grateful to all my fans, supporters, followers and clients.  YOU are what makes me stay motivated.  Your appreciation keeps me going.  It's the ultimate compliment without saying anything.

I want to say Thank You for all the positive comments that I have received in my marathon announcement.   Thank You for all the encouragement when it comes to being a mommy.   Thank You for not judging me.   Thank You for sharing my posts/blog with others.  Thank You for letting me be your Coach.  THANK YOU!

I personally want to THANK the Lord!  Without His wisdom, love and grace I would not be the woman I am today.

 

Drum Roll Please........

It's official......I am running the BIG SUR HALF MARATHON in November!   

It'll be my first big race since having Max.  I wanted the day to be a special day with a beautiful course.  I've heard many great things about this race.  Running is a huge part of my life.  It helps me face my struggles, clears my mind, heals me and makes me stronger.   Running to me to is more than just lacing up my sneaks and hitting the streets.  It's about running to be a stronger person, a stronger faith and knowing that whatever I face in life God will strengthen me.  Just like in life we face many trials, many miles of happiness and even defeat but in the end we cross that finish line.  At the end we see the victory.   

When I became pregnant with Max one of the things that I wanted to continue was running.  I was not going to allow my pregnancy or doctor tell me I CAN'T RUN!  I knew that it would be different in the sense of speed and distance.  But I was determined.  Of course some of my runs were painful cause I was carrying this weight, some runs I would just cry, some runs I felt like a feather.  It's all in the mindset when it comes to running.   When I crossed the finished line at the San Jose Rock and Roll Mini Marathon at 7 months pregnant it was so GRATIFYING.  In that moment I knew my running journey would never be the same.  I was not only running for myself but running to be a healthy fit mama.  

Running is my cup of tea and I enjoy sharing it with The Pink Ladies.  It brings me joy to see other Fit Mamas running and running with their babies.  Even though we all meet up to run and encourage each other we are all running our own race.   I always have to remember this is my race! I'm in competition with myself. I'm being an example not only to my family but my community.  In hopes that not only will running inspire others but my faith will inspire others.  I've been running for 10 years and having my faith with me has taught me many lessons not only in life but in running.   My favorite scripture is 2 Timothy 4:7 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

That is why I run - to fight the good fight in life with my faith and with that I will finish the race.  Life is a race....Finish Strong! 

I've set a big PR goal for this race:  To finish 13.1 miles in 2:15hr.  I will share my training runs with you.  Maybe you'll join me on my long runs, maybe you'll run viral with me. Maybe I'll see you at the finish line! 

I pray that you will follow me in this new journey. I will keep the faith.  

Strong & Fearless 

Honoring Your Body

Good Morning ☀

Exhausted but refueling with coffee and the Word of God. Last night I went to bed with a sound mind but this morning woke up with a headache and a sore body. Headache due to allergies and I been working really hard in my workouts. Part of being healthy is taking care of our bodies with REST! Many fail to do so which leads to injuries, stress and eventually a plateau. In order for me to be a good mother, wife and fitness coach I must take care of myself...so today I'm just going to rest.

As I was reading my word this morning and praying I asked God to guide me. He lead me to 1 Kings Chapter 3. Talks about Solomon asking God for guidance - a discerning heart. When I read that I was like WOW! That's exactly what I was asking God - Discernment. I'm usually pretty good about reading people, their intentions and so forth. Something heavy has been laying on my heart and the only way I can let it go or deal with it is being wise, watching my words and being respectful to myself. So today I'm asking God to give me a discerning heart, help me distinguish between right and wrong with wisdom. Nobody is perfect. We all have imperfections - I know I do. With those imperfections continue to love each other with respect...it makes the world go round. Part of my job being a Fitness Coach is giving my clients wisdom to better themselves. We can't just work our bodies - we should be training our hearts/mind.

Im thankful that God is using me and my fitness ministry - The Pink Ladies Boot Camp to make this world go round with love, respect and honor. I may not be everyone's cup of tea and that's OK but we should always respect others especially when they are doing the works of The Lord.

If you ask God He'll give you what you need. Continue to pray, be still in His wisdom and simply be an example to others.

Last night my S&F Pink Ladies ran 3 miles and planked afterwards. I couldn't be more PROUD! Nothing stops my girls!!!


Strong & Fearless ❤

To Build Yourself Up, You Have to Break Yourself

Happy April!

New month of GREATNESS! Looking forward to accomplish my goals this month - I'm always aiming high and 99% of the time I succeed. March was full of ups and downs, struggles, laughs, cries, accomplishments and some days I wanted to give up! But thankful that yesterday at church I learned we are going to go thru hell but having God on my side is how I'm going to come out stronger. And I feel it!!! THANK YOU LORD!!

With that said listed below are my goals for April ~ Ready to take my FAITH to a higher level. Today at the gym I literally fell to my knees and started to cry. People were prob like what's wrong with her but I didn't care. Pushing thru my workout and thinking of my son is what kept me going. I needed to break in order to build myself up in a new way. I will say it was a Great feeling! Picked myself up and finished STRONG!

I pray you all have set yourself a new set of goals and that you'll continue to push thru even when you fall to your knees.

FAITH and BELIEVE ❤