March already!

Time goes by way too fast, especially when you stay extremely busy.
I didn't meet my 5k goal by the way, but it was a rough day for me.  I didn't sleep well the night before and I didn't feel warmed up enough and for some reason I felt really lonley out there. I was waiting at the starting line for 15 minutes, it was packed! Everyone was in groups or worked together.  They were all carrying on and talking and snapping pictures.  I also was recovering from yet another cold and still had some mucus, but for some reason as I ran I just felt like I was dragging and I didn't like where they had us running through neighborhoods.  I especially hated the brick roads and tripped twice.  The day was overcast but the spirit around me was good.  It just wasn't my day what can I say? Sometimes we have good days and bad.  Even if I felt great with what I put on that morning I was regretting it once running and felt uncomfortable.  These are life lessons.  I did 40:14 which was 2 seconds less than my run in November. Yikes! I know.  But I was proud I finsihed and didn't give up.  I really felt like walking after mile 2.  The best thing about this run was that Brett was there waiting for me and he was very proud of me and even took a picture w/ me.  I felt like I might dissapoint him but he told me to keep working out and training and I'll meet my goal soon.

In other news, my new job as Registration lead is getting better.  At first, I thought it wasn't for me, but I don't give up easily.  I just have to get used to new personalities, different management style, and almost a different culture.  I don't enjoy working with the specimens hands on, but I'm looking at this as a learning experience and it has motivated me to start taking 3 classes per sememster so that I can get my degree and move on to the next adventure.  

I haven't done any 5K's but am thinking about doing the Corporate 5k in April and definitely the IOA run in May. It was my first 5K last year and I hope to be at my goal by then.  I'm still running but doing a lot more cross training and I feel so much better about myself.  I saw my parents this weekend and they told me how proud they were of my weight loss.  It makes me want to keep on going. 

Yvette, Luis and Sophia are almost ready to move now.  They have been packing up the house.  I took off work this coming Wed to watch Sophia while the movers come to get their furniture and boxes.  I'm really sad to see them leave but I'm trying to stay happy for this move for their family.  I'm going to miss my sister so much and Sophia more than anything.  I love everything about that little girl.  It's because of her that I know I'll want my own someday. Now I will be visiting Cape Coral a lot more to see my parents since they probably won't come here as much.

I decided to not do the Wine Country- VA half marathon.  It was a lot of money to raise and with my new job and obligations I didn't feel it was a good idea.  Instead, I am doing the RocknRoll 1/2 marathon in Los Angeles in October.  It will give me more time to train and Brett is getting me the Forerunner Garmind 305 watch to help with my training for my birthday.  I can't wait!!!! I've heard and read so many possible things about it. 

As far as traveling, I have planned St. Louis in July and L.A. in October and maybe a weekend trip with Brett to the Keys in the summer.  We so need to get away one of these days, maybe go to Siesta Key and invite my parents.  That would be fun. 

This year is going good.  I need to crank up my dieting goals and I'm already on the right track.  Just need to stay focused!