What is this thing called running???

So anyone that has been following me knows I’ve been on a fitness journey since about 2014. Going into 2017, I was determined that this year would be the year that I reached my goal weight as I had come within 22lbs of my goal after completing the Ultimate Reset in January. Then stress, the change of jobs to a new career, and excuses got in my way. Fast forward 6 months….. and realizing I had gained 40lbs will definitely put a damper on your goals.

But, a longtime friend of mine and now coworker convinced another friend and myself sign up for a 5k. I had no clue what I was in for. No practice, no training. But we did it. I had to take many breaks. I struggled. But I knew my friend were there and they motivated me the whole race and we all finished. Then we signed up for another race, and we finished. Then we started running on our lunch breaks at work. And each time I ran I was getting notifications that I had run my longest distance, or fastest, or largest elevation. The next month, I ran my 2nd 5k. And we finished. 

My second month in to running was my biggest and largest race. My very first 8k. I don't know if I was more excited or nervous that day, but I know I ran my heart. I remember stopping to grab water around mile 2, then stopping and chatting with an elderly gentleman that was running by me, and stopping for water around mile 4, but other than that, I ran, until I crossed the finish line. A week ago I ran my 4^th official race, with my “tribe”. We have also already signed up for 2 races for 2018 and have about 12 planned. And my goal is 2 run at least 2 half marathons.

Here it is December…. I’m working out regularly(again), running at least once a week, and portion controlling what I eat. And I have a group of friends on similar journeys and we can help keep each other accountable! I'm so excited about whats to come for 2018 and continually working towards my goals!!!! 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from my family to yours!!!! :) 

~Tabi