Greetings one and all again to a new blog by yours truely, the mad runner and I hope you all had a great Christmas and surrounded by all of your loved ones.
As the year, 2011 is about the end and the upcoming 2012 is approaching, I find myself ready for what is to come and what I will endure. Whatever it may be, it will sure be a test of what I am capable of.....providing hope and courage to many and hopefully inspire many to do the same.
Do I have a New Years Resolution? My only resolution is do my best for everyone and help provide many smiles to those who need it. My resolution is for everyone and not myself.
My Christmas present is always the same of the past few years, my family and friends. I do not ask for that much and this year, all I wanted was strength provided in me to face my upcoming challenge. I do not have any doubt in myself and my ability, I just want the strength to make it through the rough times and I rely on my faith to be my strength.
With the upcoming training for the races approaching in just a few days, I look at what I have to do to get ready and some say that I have 4 months to get ready and that is plenty of time but not with what I need to do. I am looking to run the half marathon in 2 hours or better. And after doing a lot of calculations and looking at new things to try, I will be in the best shape I have ever been in.
Looking at the new workouts, I will be introducing some new cardio for core strength and then working on endurance and of course, toning up with the weights and med ball routine. But with the new workouts, I am leaning towards a new diet and then doing yoga, pilates and other conditioning workouts.
Will this hurt? You bet but I look forward to it because like they always say, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." And I am looking to head this new routine head on and willing to put in much work to get better.
And to some, I appreciate your kind words, thoughts and prayers for everything. My words cannot express how much motivation I have been receiving on behalf of all of you.
And to some who are tuning in, I have started a fan page on facebook, the page will update many on what will be going on, just in case the news feed changes like a drop of a hat but tune in and be a part of the Team Heart Militia brigade. Like the team on facebook and hopefully, I will hear from you all.
P.S. I did run a total of 13.5 miles on Christmas Eve and Christmas day, feeling stronger and I am happy! Even with my awesome red running tights. Picture to come soon.
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