Back to School tomorrow!!!!

Although he is very well behaved, Zachary heads back to school tomorrow.  He is very low maintenance but I like being able to do the things that I like to do without worrying I am taking time away from him.  Plus his new XBOX is hooked up to the TV I do PIYO on.

My running has improved so much over the last month.  I have reached my goal to get back to where I was before I got injured.  It has been a long road, but I am pleased at the results.  This morning I got out the door early for a nine mile run.  I am amazed how yesterday I was running in shorts and a tank top and today I had to wear winter gear.  

This blog is covering two days, as I forgot to post it yesterday.  It was not that I was too busy because one of my goals was to start going to bed earlier and waking up earlier which has really been awesome.  I just forgot.  

So I had another great run, spent an extra day with Zachary, and just enjoyed being happy.  

A few quotes,

For so long, I sat around feeling sorry for myself, contemplating if life was worth living.  I did this because I thought that a person other than myself was responsible for my existence.  After several years of thinking like this, I finally realized that only I could make myself happy.  It was not easy to let go 

of what was holding me hostage but I had to in order to see that there was a life worth living.  I still have sad moments but I know how to handle them.  I guess I owe a huge thank you to the person who I held onto for so long.  Without that experience I would not be so strong today.  I am a believer in "what doesn't kill us only makes us stronger."  Enough with the sad things. 

I am really looking forward to a great race season.  I feel like all the hard work has finally paid off.  Running is my way of lettting go of negativity, I leave it out there with the miles.  

What I  have to work on now is comparision.  I am always comparing myself to others.  Whether I am comparing running times, or how to be a better mother.  I need to accept that I do the best that I can.

I guess being a perfectionist has its downside.  

Do you compare yourself to others?

Are you glad that school is back in?  I AM

What makes you happy?

Is there anything better than...

I am just compiling some of the simple things that make me happy

IS THERE ANYTHING BETTER THAN

The smell of fresh laundry out of the dryer?

The smell of a great candle?  I am currently in love with the pumpkin caramel swirl from Bath and Body Works.

The feeling you get after a great workout?

Accomplishing goals?

Knowing your children are happy and successful? I am proud of my sons ALL the time.

Christmas holiday? I love the way everything sparkles, children's eyes, ornaments and lights.

My list could keep going there are so many little things that make me happy.

What little things make your day better?

Do you feel awesome after a great workout? I DO

What is your favorite scent of candle?  Right now mine is pumpkin caramel swirl

Monday decisions: to hundred mile or not?

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I am participating in the Pistol Ultra in January, the only problem I am having is what distance I should run. I am leaning towards the hundred mile option.  The cut off is thirty hours, which means that averages an 18 minute mile which I know I can beat by at least by half. It would be a great way to start the year off!!!  

Had a very relaxing weekend drama free.  The only tears shed were when Zachary and I were playing monopoly and he lost most of his money.  That game takes forever to play, we still have not finished. 

Today I plan on twenty treadmill miles.  I get my second B-12 shot, which should give me some extra energy.  I take several prescription medicines to help with depression and PTSD. They have caused my running to suffer lately. I feel like the shot helps with some of the side effects.  I go to the Shot Nurse in Cordova, it is twenty dollars per shot, and the fifth one is free.  

I hope everyone has a great Monday,  push yourself outside the comfort zone.