November 24, 2011 September 14, 2012 |
A year ago today, I was in Brooklyn to take part in my first ever Turkey Trot 5 mile race. It would be my first official Black Girls Run! group race, and my second race in 2011.
A year ago, I was at a 17-18 minute run/walk pace. I was able to do at least 2 miles in the weekly group run, and now I was aiming for five?!?! I've always been a sucker for a challenge.
A year ago, although I'd came down from 320, I was still heavy -- 293lbs. My diet was in shambles and I was in desperate need of change.
A year ago, my evenings consisted of late bed times and inactivity. Simply put: I was lazy as hell.
What a difference a year makes!
Today, I'm in training for my next two half-marathons coming up at the beginning of next year.
Today, I'm down 69 lbs, and I have 31lbs to go until I reach goal weight.
To date, I've completed two 5Ks, three 4-milers, one 5-miler, one 8k, four 10Ks, one 10-miler, and a half-marathon.
To date, I have ran 432 miles. Only 68 miles to go before I reach my goal of 500 miles in 2012. My pace ranges from a 12:30 to a 13:30 minute mile.
Over the course of a year, I incorporated strength training, cross fit, swimming, bikram yoga, and dance to my workout regimen. I even managed to pull my eating habits together (somewhat). lol. This has been quite the journey, and I can't wait to see what the next 365 days have in store for me.
Great job Lizz!
ReplyDeleteKeep it move-n!
Luv Jimmie K.