Top Three Thursday!!

Top Three Thursday!

“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.”

Today, I decided to post about my TOP three songs I enjoy today. . .maybe not tomorrow and different from yesterday. See, I love music. My house always has music playing in the background, my car, my dock, my boat, you name it. When I run or work out, I ALWAYS have some tunes on. I grew up the same way. Every Friday night, we would sit back and listen to music with family and friends. Most of the time it would end up with dancing. Sooooo much fun. Saturdays were our cleaning days and I can see my mom now cleaning the whole house and the music going. The windows up and a cool breeze flowing through the house. Then on Sunday, music before church and then during church. Great memories.

I love all kinds of music. I am not a musician, however, I played the baritone in middle school for 3 years. It can change my mood in an instant.

Here we go:

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Wordless Wednesday!

Virginia Beach Rock n' Roll Half 2011

OK , Just registered for my 1st Rock n' Roll series half marathon. Extremely excited!!!!

Oh no, got a problem. . . I cannot get out of my running slump : (

I trained sooooo hard for the Disney half and then afterwards sloooooowwwed down. I ran the Canal Half marathon here in Roanoke Rapids and it kicked my butt!!!!

What to do, what to do? I need someone (0ther than me) to hold me accountable!!!

I am going to the Rock n' roll with a group of folks that are awesome runners, however, they are. . . awesome!!! I SUCK! I hope to finish this half in 2:15, they are hoping under 2:00.

I know I need to run for me, my time, my pace, my race; but it is very hard to get motivated. I have hit a wall. That is WHY I registered for the Rock n' Roll half. MOTIVATION!!!!

Roanoke Canal Trail Half Marathon

This past weekend was the 2nd annual Roanoke Canal Half Marathon! This was the first year I ran this and loved it. It is a tough trail, but beautiful to run. The conditions were great and it was a great turnout. Over 400 runners turned out from all over the US. Kind of cool for these folks to be in Roanoke Rapids, NC to run a half.

The morning started out at 8am with the half start.

A couple of the girls from I.M.A. (In Motion Athletes)

My running partner, Nikki, for the 1st 11 miles. I kind of hit a wall at

that point and ran/walked/cried the rest. (A mental thing)

This is not the wall I hit. . . this is part of the original canal we ran past this. The entire trail is full of beautiful sites like this. (You run a while along the Roanoke River)

Finally!!! I love this medal! I earned it!!!! It was hard but I would definately do it again!!! Such a well organized race. Awesome tech shirt also:

I would recommend this trail run to everyone. They also have an 8 k the same morning. It is a lot of fun and very organized.

The new me ( Kind of)

"Good habits are worth being fanatical about."
John Irving

I have noticed in the last year, I have change my habits without really knowing I did.

Here are a couple of thing I have changed!

1.

I change from beer to Pelligrino. See, I am sort of a BEER SNOB! I love to try different kinds of beer and usually keep a variety in my refrigerator in the garage. Well, years ago I stopped drinking soft drinks but I LOVE the bubbly fizz, so I might have a beer (or 2) with my dinner. That in itself can add calories to your day so, I change to the fizzy Pelligrino and LOVE IT. I am not a water drinker but I am now! PS I still love beer!

2. I became a runner. That feels great to say. Never thought I would. I have 3 kids, a job, and help my hubby with his business. Who has time???? Well, I do know!! It is something that is extremely important to me. I am in the the best shape I have ever been, minus the upper body which I am working on and I feel great. I competed my first half marathon in January of this year at Disney which was an awesome experience. I had a goal of 2:20 and finished in 2:19. I got a lot of help from TMB Endurance Training, even though I had to stop to get through the holidays. Here are my scheduled races so far for this year!

5k River Run to benefit Halifax County Boys and Girls Club ( May 14th 2011)

This is just so far. I will also register for the Medoc Mountain 10 miler which is usually in October. It was voted best trail race in Endurance Magazine this year. Great race.

3. Lastly, I have joined a gym. For the past month, I have been going to the gym 2 - 3 times a week. I have noticed I feel a bit stronger and have a bit more energy. The gym is called:

It is a great gym, especially if you want to join some of the classes. On Monday ( if I am off) I attend PUMP YOUR BODY, Tuesday evenings I attend GUT and BUTTS, and then on another day I may attend POWER STEP or just do some cardio or upper body with some friends. I have really enjoyed it so far.

Diamonds and Ice Gala 2011

This year my hubby and I were asked to attend the Diamonds and Ice Gala in Bedford, PA with his brother. We were both very excited because for the first time in years we were going to a FORMAL event. Ted picked out my dress and I think he did a fabulous job, going with the whole diamonds and ice theme.

Ted and I cannot be serious for too long!

My sister-in-law and I before the gala.

This is the sister-in-law who runs the 100 milers and she also helped to pace me for my first half in Disney. Oh, and did I mention that my goal for my first half was 2:20 and I did it in 2:19. Could not be happier. She will be joining me in March in NC for the 2nd annual Canal Trail Half. She will not pace me this time. She will run it and be waiting for me at the finish. I was out for a couple of weeks with my back, but I am slowly gaining milage. Not really looking for a great finish in this next race. Just want to finish. They have awesome medals that feature the history of the Canal trail in Roanoke Rapids where I grew up. Hopefully, I can get some pics. I will post pics of Disney. . .one day. Just been a bit busy with the 3 kidos.