Putting My Money Where My Mouth is

Short one, because I'm headed to Branson for my 7 year old's birthday, but I wanted to report this.

I just signed up for two 5K races - the first is the St. Patrick's Day Race in Joplin on St. Patty's Day.  This is a HUGE race - they cap it at 1200 people and they'll fill every single one of those bibs.  I'll be at the back of the pack, but that's ok.  This will be my first race since losing 30 pounds (plus whatever else I drop before the race a month from today), and I want to make a significant difference from the last race I did on New Year's Eve.

Then, I registered for the Amazing Grace 5K in April.  This will be my third time running this course.  If there's anything better than running towards a healthy body, it's focusing on a healthy God fearing soul.  This race is a great reminder of who I am, why I am, and HOW I am.  I'll honor Him - by honoring myself and working towards my EXTREME TEMPLE MAKEOVER.  

As the weather gets nicer, I want to get out more and do some more walking.  I was half of a click away from registering for the Mother Road HALF MARATHON in October.  I chickened out.  However, I need to make that decision soon.  2016 changed my life because I set out to do 12 races, and I did that.  This year, it's about health.   I would love to say that by October I was able to drop 100 pounds (70 to go) and that I finished my first half-marathon.  Be praying for me, because I'm starting to feel like this is what I'm being called to do.

Either way, off and running.  Time to go home, pick up my beautiful family and take them to Branson for the weekend.   Take care!