Time to catch up...really catch up

Runners just do it - they run for the finish line even if someone else has reached it first. ~Author Unknown


"In running, it doesn't matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say 'I have finished.' There is a lot of satisfaction in that."


I did it! Finished the first 5k of the season. Hope to get a few more under my belt before winter. There was a killer hill...It was perfect weather and looking forward to improving my pace. I am fairly new to running. I started last winter. I went from couch potato to running. I have not ran since Freshman gym class and that was forced exercise! I am proud of how far I have come even though I am extremely hard on myself after the race. The fact is I have to remember that I am almost 45 years old and I DID IT! My pace ---11:37 min/miles and I finished just at 36 minutes.

I have made some new friends along the way. It is great having someone else to push or pull you through when you think you cannot move another inch. A good ole kick in the pants once in awhile doesn't hurt to get you motivated either.


On another note..hubby put up my small raised garden on Sunday. Still haven't planted my 3 tomato plants yet. Waiting for Mr. Sunshine to show his face first.

Looks like some critter was sifting through the seeds to find all the good ones.

Isn't this the prettiest shade of pink? I cannot wait for them to fill in.
Knock...Knock...Knock

If you were a regular visitor at our house this would greet you as you enter through the garage.

This is a true statement...Wouldn't you think twice before entering?
You guessed it-Dear Hubby decorates the garage!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week,
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Julie

The "finisher"

I am #62 and my sister/best friend is to the right of me..she is the one that dragged me into this!

Just call me the finisher! Ran my first ever 5k race. For those of you that are unfamiliar that is 3.1 miles. I dont know if it was considered a race for me. I was just happy to finish with out fainting. It was close at the end. My arms started to tingle and fall asleep from the elbow down and then I started to get a little anxious. This all happened about 1 minute from the finish line...of course. My head started to get a little fuzzy and then I stopped and 2 team members told me to put my hands on top of my head. I continued to walk for a minute and then finally trotted to the finish line. My time was 43 minutes. I did not get exact time because by this time I was ticked that I almost finished without incident!! I even ran up the 250 yard hill just before the end of the race.

Do you think I am finished there??? NOOO I just signed up for 16 weeks of training to run a 5 mile trail run at the end of July. Take a deep breath and relax. I keep telling myself that. I will FINISH. I am sure I will be at the back of the pack, but not too shabby for a 43 year old female that is very short and has a very small stride - And not to mention I have never competed in any sports or had any real exercise schedule. The couch has been my best friend for the past 2 years!

If I can do it, you can do it...no matter what it is, try something challenging or different. You will be amazed on much better you will feel about yourself and you may get healthier too!

I have lots of pictures to take of sweet things that I have received in the last week in the mail. Just waiting for a sunshiney day to take the pictures. So, check back in a few days to see all the goodies.

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Julie