Confessions of a Couch Potato

Turning a couch potato into a fitness queen isn't always easy...but it can be highly entertaining!

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it all starts somewhere

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My little blog turned a year old. I've been so bad and having posted anything is so long. No time like the present. ☺️

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This morning run was a bit brutal. I didn't realize I would be this sore from the trail race. Phew, thank goodness for friends that help push me to get in some miles.

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Resolution Run 1-1-15. This was my second trail race and it was a lot harder than the first one. I ran it with some friends and it was fun, but the competitive person in me wanted to run for time. I had to remind myself this was for fun. We ended up being the last ones to finish the 10 miles. But, we did have our little cheering section. 😊

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The other morning was a first for me. I got up early and went for a run around my neighborhood. Halfway through, I found a dollar. Now both of these are first for me. I'm not a morning person and I hardly find money on the streets. ;) maybe one day soon, I'll be able to wake up early and start a habit of running before work. This is totally going in the Boston or bust bank!

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My little itty bitty blog turned 1. What a year it’s been. I’ve been lagging on blogs, but I’ll bring you up to speed. My fitness goal was to run 14 races in 2014. I’ve exceeded my goal and so far I’ve done 15! I might make it one more, since I have 2 virtual runs in that count.

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I haven't given up and I don't intend to. One day, I'll be able to run stronger.

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Totally excited because I finally figure out how to post a picture from the nike plus app! Now I can post picture from some of the trail runs that I've been doing.

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Got to demo the Hoka One One Conquest. They are a good trail shoe.

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I haven't been on here in awhile. I was feeling depressed because my shin splints came back. I haven't ran in two weeks! I was finally able to get out for a run on Wednesday with some friends. I realized the days I don't get to run make me really, really, really grumpy!

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Hahaha! This was me yesterday running around the track!

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Today starts my 100 miles in July challenge. I slept in and now I had to run in 100° weather! Man was it hot!!!

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When you don’t feel like working out….

Do it anyway

Put on dance music and move!

Do it anyway, just not as long.

Remind yourself why you started 

Put on your workout clothes

Look at your before pictures

Read some motivational quotes

Focus on the rewards

Read weight loss/fitness success stories

Focus on how good you’ll feel once you’re done

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I have to say, putting on dance music while I change into my running clothes, works every time for me. Yesterday, Millionaire by Kelis ft. Andre 3000 did the trick. 

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I had a lot of people telling me that I couldn't do a half marathon in a short amount of time. I proved everyone wrong, because I couldn't give up on something I wanted to do.

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Hoping to get a P.R. one day...

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I need to incorporate runday Sunday's in my life.

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I can't wait to join in the race and become part of team mermaid