First Responder Love

I am both a fire and a police wife and just interested in sharing my experiences with others. 

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43 seconds slower than my goal. All because I decided to take some hillier trail on mile 4! Otherwise, my pace looks pretty steady and consistent!

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Thanks to all my overtime at work, my trips are completely paid off! And I only have 20 pounds to go before Cabo! I’m feeling good!

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Slow and easy. Long run. Success! The last mile was tough, but my mom and stepdad stepped in to finish my run up with me for support! Thanks, guys!! Love you! 🥰

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My longest run since I started again. My watch had to keep reminding me to slow down. My legs wanted to move faster than my pace should have been for a recovery, longer run. I’m happy with my progress. Slow, but steady. I feel great! I could have continued after I reached the end. I came to run around the lake today. It was some nice scenery to have a relaxing run.

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Kayaking date on the lake with my hubby! It’s a great cross training workout! My arms already feel it!

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I haven’t posted in the past couple of days. I’ve been busy at work and barely getting my runs in. But I am definitely seeing improvements, not only in my pace, but also my heart rate. On yesterday’s run, I kept having to remind my legs that it was supposed to be an easy, slow run. I had to purposely slow myself down to make that happen. These were some good runs in my book!

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I feel like I ate all of my calories for lunch today, but lunch dates with the hubby are always worth it! When we find the time, we take advantage of it. 🥰

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I got a new trip added to my summer list! Looking forward to it!

Travel Budget - $1085 left to go!

Weight Loss - 23 pounds to go!!

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The weather was great today finally! Perfect running weather! And the first of many “easy” runs under 10:00/mile! After last night’s tempo run at 8:30/mile, this was easy! Cheers to progress! No matter how small or slow I feel! Also, I got my first tick of the season! My hubby found it on my clothes. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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This is the end of my first week back to running. I am feeling good so far. Slow, but good. I just have to keep reminding myself that everyone starts somewhere. I will reach my goals, it just takes commitment and hard work.

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Today starts my countdown to Cabo! My girls’ getaway! I need to get my body swimsuit ready and my bank account FAT!

Travel Budget - $1500 to go!

Weight Loss - 28 pounds to go!

Let’s do this!

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Ran 1.75 miles with Nike⁠ Run Club #JustDoIt - Night rainy run tonight! And that is my best long distance pace so far! Stress reliever! 👍🏼🏃🏽‍♀️

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Ran 4.00 miles with Nike⁠ Run Club - I hit 4 miles this week! Hell yeah!!! So excited! And I beat my goal pace! Now time to rest up before Saturday’s race!!

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Ran 1.25 miles with Nike⁠ Run Club - Another run with the hubby! He was more miserable towards the end than me! Yay me! 😂😂😂

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Only had to stop because I twisted my ankle on Sunday and it started acting up. I made it more than half of my planned 4 miles and still felt great. Now time to start prepping for my race on Saturday! I still haven’t chosen a superhero to dress up like! Hmmmm. 🤔

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Ran 1.25 miles with Nike⁠ Run Club - Nice recovery run from those Oklahoma hills this weekend!

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Looking forward to breaking in my new running shoes after work tonight!!