Scenes from the NYRR Oakley Mini 10k

I came. I ran. I pr'ed.
Fun times. :)

 

 

Happy National Running Day!

Scenes from the Brooklyn Half

The Brooklyn Half was everything I expected and more! It was a fun time running in my second favorite borough. Below are a few snapshots from an awesome expo and race weekend. :)

#INGClassof2013

For my #visionboard2012, I listed that I wanted to qualify for the ING New York City Marathon, and here is where I revisited said goal. I have received confirmation and I'm IN!

Let the good times begin. :)

Princess Lizzie takes on Disney

On Sunday, February 24th, I completed my second half-marathon of 2013. It was the Disney Princess Half-Marathon and it was AMAZING! I came to know about Run Disney during an expo for the AJC Peachtree Road Race in July 2012. Inspired by the fabulous bling, I made the decision to not only run a race, but I also planned to participate in the Coast to Coast Challenge. I've heard nothing but great things about the Disney races and figured why not!

Dumbo Double Dare

January 22, 2013. I've had this date marked on my calendar for weeks. It's the day that registration opens for the Disneyland Half-Marathon.

I decided last year that I would complete the Disney Coast to Coast Challenge after registering for the Disney Princess Half last year. The Coast to Coast Challenge is simple. Runners who run a half-marathon or marathon at Walt Disney World and Disneyland and have an official time for each of the events will receive a third medal.  Two races...three medals? Sign me up!

10 days and counting

What a Weekend!

An engagement party and a surprise brunch was the plan for this weekend.

I enjoyed every minute of it.

The Happy Couple

Reunited

 BGR! Sisters + Sunday brunch = Best.Afternoon.Ever

Congratulations Donnia

#visionboard2012 Revisit: Run a half-marathon

Been there. Ran that.

Read about it here.

#visionboard2012 Revisit: Volunteer

Done!

Discovering Girls on the Run was definitely a highlight of my year. I enjoyed my time with the girls...so much that I went back for the winter season and ran as a running buddy with my favorite 8 year old.

 

Past/Present

                      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.

BGR! Drives to End Hunger

Just landed in the ATL



Step/Repeat

BGR! NYC reppin' in the ATL

Scenes from the Turkey Trot 5M

A Beautiful Thanksgiving morning

 



BLING!

The Haggertys

Run and DONE

 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving!