I'm Back!

I know, I've neglected by blog, but I was so busy with the Walt Disney World Marathon, working for the LLS and kids and family stuff. Whew!

But, I'm back and will try to be more diligent in my updates. My January is off to a great start.

My goals for the year:

1. Get Wills updated for me and my husband.

2. Add strength training or some other type of exercise to my routine to supplement my running.

3. Improve my pace time so I can R-O-C-K the Nike Women's Half Marathon in DC in April.

4. Clear the clutter from the house.

So, how am I going to do this? 

1. I just got a program to update the Wills, so now I just need to sit down and take the time to fill in the info.

2. I called the YMCA and my local gym to get rates for joining the gym. I know I can add strength training and other exercise to my routine without joining a gym, but I'd like to do a triathlon next year and so I need to start swimming and I don't have a lap pool at my house. :)

Son's room after declutter and painting

3. I've joined a running clinic. Hopefully this will help me improve my overall race pace and time. I usually run/walk in all my events, but I'm going to try and run the entire 1/2 marathon in DC. I'm off to a pretty good start. Yesterday I ran a 5K for the MOPS group and when I say ran - I mean it. Kept my pace at about 11:30 and ran the whole thing. I even placed 3rd in my age group and no, it's not because there were only 3 people in my age group - there were actually 8! So, I received a cool ribbon and the satisfaction of knowing I can run 3 miles. Next week a little loftier goal, I will be running a relay half marathon with my best friend. So, I'm going to try and maintain the same pace for almost 7 miles. Slow and steady - right!

Daughter's Room - Declutter and bright

4. Clearing the clutter from the house is going to be the toughest challenge. It just seems so overwhelming when I try to do it. It's like it multiplies overnight. I'll clean one area and then the next day there's more! Ugh!! Baby steps, baby steps, baby steps . . .

Well, that's it for today. I'm going to have my cup of coffee, grab a bite for breakfast and then pick a pile of clutter to tackle and defeat! Victory will be mine.