2010 Recap

I know I've been a terrible blogger but I'm going to try to be better...when I have the time :(

Looking back over 2010 I realize I'm a much different person now than I was at the beginning of the year. I'm a much stronger person and I have an amazing man to think for that! To recap my year:

-I finished my year at 500.01 miles run. Didn't exactly reach my goal of 1000 miles but with the tough year I had I'll gladly take 500.

-I was promoted to Asst. Human Resources Manager.

-I lost two wonder grandparents less than a month apart.

-The High School softball team I coach made it to the Regional finals for the second year in a row.

-I met an amazing man, MB, who I plan on marrying. We've actually known each since the summer of 2008 but started dating in the fall of 2010. I truly believe he is my soul mate and I can't wait to start my life with him!


I know there are so many other things that happened this year I can't begin to think of them all. Now on to my goals for 2011:

-Run 1000 miles

-Run my first full marathon (signed up for one in April) and four minis

-Help my softball team reach the Regional semi-finals for the 3rd year in a row but win this time!!!

-Continue to work hard and move up in the company I work for

-Be a better blogger

-Marry the love of my life and start a family


I hope every one reaches their goals for 2011...I'm off to a great start!!!!

So much going on

As soon as softball ended umpiring began...those two weekends kicked my butt but the $30 per game was very nice. Although sometimes I don't think thats enough to listen to all the complaints coming from the stands. I mean what do they expect by the time my 7th and 8th game of the day rolls around...I'm human I'm going to miss some calls especially when the heat index has been over 100 all day long. And I wish someone would please explain the philosophy of these 10 and under coaches...their team is already up 17+ runs and the other team is terrible but they will not purposedly get an out to speed the game up...seriously, do they think the other team is going to come back. At that age its about teaching the girls the game, so what is that doing to the team that is losing that bad.

I know I complain a lot about my job put prepare for even more to come...haha...my hours are about to incase big time. My boss decided to change our payroll and HR system and she has no idea how much work and training it's going to entail. It's going to be a long summer stuck in the office. I'll try to keep the venting minimal.

Running is going great! I'm catching up on lost miles with the training program for the full marathon. I keep finding all these races I want to do but I try reminding myself I can't overdue it. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed to stay injury free!!!

Hope you all have a great weekend. I'm off to Indy to hang out with some amazing friends...

District Champs

I couldn't be more proud of my girls...they pulled through and won the championship game of the District tournament!!! We play our first game of Regionals on Monday. It sucks that it's Memorial Day but that's the way it's always been. Three more wins puts us at the State Tournament. Cross your fingers and wish us luck because we will need it...the number one ranked team in the state is in our Region.

I've really picked up my running and feel great. I've decided to train for the marathon and I'm actually looking forward to training. I know I sound like a crazy person and I'm sure I'll loathe it in a few weeks.

Hope you have a good holiday weekend!!!

What a Weekend

Let's start with Friday night...my softball team had a ballgame and we've been playing really well but they just didn't have it but didn't play bad but when you only get one hit you can't expect to when...our number 2 pitcher was pitching that game and when she went to cover home plate on a pass ball she rolled her ankle...the parents in the stands all said they heard it pop...good news is it's not a break but no word yet if its a tear...but she's done for the rest of the season...let's hope one pitcher is all we will need...

Saturday...I did better than expected on my 10K especially considering the four huge hills within the first 2.5 miles...they were rough but I still beat my goal time...after the race I headed to Nashville with my family and I drove because I was not about to ride in the back with my niece and nephew because they don't get along very well haha...and with the way my dad was critiquing my driving you'd thought I was 16 again...I swear I don't think I'll ever drive with him in the passenger seat again...but the whole reason for going to Nashville was for my dad to buy a Hummer...seriously...he's going through a mid-life crisis at the age of 69...the man already has a F450, a F150 and a motorcycle (that's part mine) and now a Hummer...he's lost his mind...

Sunday...my driving must not be too bad because my dad let me drive the Hummer without him riding along...I loved every minute of it...another great workout tonight...I think I've talked myself into training for a full marathon...I'm actually looking forward to it!!!

Hope your week starts off on the right foot!!!

Day 138: New Year's Eve

A year ago today I was flying to North Carolina to spend a long weekend with my other half...we were in the car driving at midnite so I didn't even get a kiss but that was ok because we were actually getting to spend 4 days together. This was very exciting considering we hardly ever saw one another. I live in Kentucky and he was stationed at Fort Bragg. Fast forward a year to today, we've been apart now 138 days. I haven't even seen him through webcam that entire time because where he's stationed doesn't have good internet. That's alright because in 2.5 weeks he will be home! I've got so much to do between now and then...for starters finding the keys to his truck...whoops misplaced both sets!

I'm looking forward to what 2010 will bring. I'm going to focus more on training and improving all aspects of my running. So far I only have 1 race planned...a half marathon on April 11th. I really wanted to do the full but with coaching during the spring there's no possible way for me to train. However, softball ends at the end of May/beginning of June and I'm debating on training for a marathon in October. I'd also like to do the mini in Chicago at the beginning of August. My number one goal for running for 2010 is to do 1000+ miles.

Hope everyone enjoys their New Years! I'm heading to spend time with my best friend, her hubby and adorable 2 year old early tomorrow morning. She's in her 2nd year of medical school so we don't get to see each other that often. Besides spending time with her we're going to make a visit to Fleet Feet. I'm really excited about getting a new pair of running shoes! And maybe we'll stop by the Cheesecake Factory too!