SURF CITY

Hunting Beach Surf City half marathon was the first Sunday of February, Super Bowl Sunday. That means…sleep, run and eat. My favorite kind of day. 

 Kids love the expos. We get free goodies, our race packet and people watching at its finest. 

 It was perfect timing when we saw Jeff on the side lines. He rode his bike with some neighbors to cheer us on. He's the best!

 Race day was sunny and beautiful along the coast. 

 This fireman ran the full in all gear raising money for kids. So inspiring what the body can handle. 

Till next race day!

LONG BEACH HALF MARATHON

 I now remember why I loved this run after finding some pictures online.  

Love these girls and loved a free cupcake for after the run too! We did this run two years ago but I always love seeing their sweet faces. 

So after all these amazing pictures snapped from a video, ARE YOU READY?! I can't wait!

FOOD DETECTIVE

Girl, this ones for you! Remember, we are free from dieting! And mommy runners, lets be real with each other! You will be driving through that MceeDee's one day or another, don't feel guilty.

Its all in the switch up. 

1. Grab a really yummy chocolate performance protein shake instead of a chocolate milkshake. Seriously, mixed with ice, its close.

2. I love me sum crunch. Find a better option than a chip. I'm not for the celery crunch either, I get it. I can switch to air pop corn though.

3. All fast food is gross. There are those darn unprepared days that we've gone to the drive thru and you can find a healthier option.

4. Stock your freezer. Sounds gross? Nope, these days its better to grab a Lean Cuisine and let those taste buds go crazy for low calorie, small portion. Remember, we made peace with pasta so if you want the chicken alfedo this might be the way.
5. You know Pinterest? Well, get on the bandwagon and search for skinny drinks. See, if you have the mindset of rejecting the diet mentality then you are free of guilt. BUT(!!!) the world isn't there yet. So yes, you're still going to have to say or use the lame word skinny. I'm sure you could use healthy living or green drinks to but I am talking bout' a better option for a sangria or espresso martini. Just bein' real peeps.

SATISFACTION

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Changes in life, like a body makeover, should not be taken lightly. Kinda like a marriage. In the end, the hard work of renovation and rebuilding is a huge leap of faith but total satisfaction. Although it would feel great to run in white Lulu's, the confidence knowing that God loves me pushes out any insecurity that comes from negative thoughts. You get those sometimes, right? Challenge yourself and go for it! We're with you every step of the way. 

GO FREE YOURSELF

NIKE + RUN + FREE

What could be better? Food? They have that too, and treats and give aways. Well, after you run a few numbers. 

Check out Junior's socks as he is about to run in the Nike Free's. So fun to try out shoes that aren't even out yet. 

Oh hey rad design display

 And the Free's I get to try. LOVED em'! 

 These people are so inspirising all with a unique story. Now go find a Nike store and run.

Nike SCP

LETS RUN

For me running began as a great way to get in shape after having the little ones. Unexpectedly, it brought a lot more to the table than smaller clothes. It gave me a new confidence, released new found endorphins and allowed solitude. I really didn't know people who ran and friends in my circle thought I was crazy. I loved it. I felt like a sunflower worshiping the sun(God). Have you heard of that? Sunflowers turn toward the sun in a fixed direction throughout the day. Lets be clear here, I am very new at running but I do have a few races under my belt. Running can inspire anyone to build a relationship with the asphalt and feel haute from the inside.

San Francisco Nike Woman's Full Marathon

-Achieving a goal is one of my favorite aspects of this sport. Everybody should sign up and complete a race. If this is intimidating, signing up to raise funds for a cure and a community bigger than yourself is more rewarding than I can express. Sometimes an outward focus can bring on a new passion. 

-Health. Are you in the best health of your life? Then run with the goal of even better health. If not, you can run your way towards it. An inexpensive and convenient way to shed some lb.'s. At my knowledge (I am a baby in this running world) I believe this is by far the cheapest way to lose weight. More on relationship with food later.

-Isolation. I do love a great song to pump up my speed and get a burst of energy. And I do am one social mama. Sometimes though, running can be used for serenity and peace. Listening to the birds and the sound of your feet is like a free therapist. I had a feeling to write this blog while running. Not caring about pace or time and letting the hard core part be free is well, FREE.

-Enjoy. When running becomes tedious or boring, don't quit, I've been there. Reevaluate. Change it up.