August 17, 2012 Run

It looked like it was going to rain as I was getting ready to run so my girls wanted to come so they could run in the rain.

So this was my view today:

 We did miss the rain... they were bummed!

Distance: 2.70

Time: 33.25

August 16, 2012 Run

Today's View:

 Little Cooler:

Distance: 2.68 Miles

Time 35:14

August 15, 2012 Run

There are a few fears I have while running.... One of which happened today. I was running along and out of nowhere 2 dogs came chasing after me. I stopped got on my tippy toes (like that is supposed to do something??) Screamed in the deepest loudest voice I could "GET!!! GO HOME!!" and can you believe they actually went the other way! Wow was someone on my side tonight! I feel like I need to run with something to protect myself!

Anyways... I survived if I wasn't caught so off guard I would have snapped a picture!

A little cooler today:

Distance: 2.65 Miles

Time 34:14

August 14, 2012 Run

This is where I run, it is a long a wash and a corn field. They just picked all the corn so it was a long dusty run.

Still hot and they re-issued the heat advisory:

 But I still Ran!

Distance 2.585

Time: 37.18

Me... A Runner??

A little history on me....

In January 2012 I decided to hop on the health train my Husband was already on. We decided as a family to get fit. I have shed many tears on my journey, battled my own inner voice and over came the Arizona Heat.

From January until May  I did something everyday, walked, rode my bike, and started hiking. Nothing to serious just staying active. When I finally decided to try running, I thought it was just not meant to be. I could barely make it to the end of my block! 

On May 19 an opportunity came up to Hike Humphrey's Peak! The highest peak in Arizona, Elevation: 12,637 feet. I had 6 weeks to kick my workout into gear and be ready for the big hike. And running became "My Thing"

Fast forward to 6 weeks later, the hike was an amazing success! I hiked with not a single issue!  And the next day I felt awesome! No aches no pains.

I have continued running ever since then. I have been running now for 12 weeks. 

I decided it was time to actually start tracking my stats. My only regret was not doing it from the start! But I can only move forward!