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