MIANR

Missing
In
Action
Newbie
Runner


That's me!!

Sorry, I've been horrible about writing. As you may have seen from my last couple of posts, I lost my Mom very unexpectedly this summer and it truly turned my world upside down. I'm still struggling to put things back in order and confess that I've only just started to think about getting back into the gym.

My goals are to get started at least walking within the next week...by August 27th. I am going "home" (Virginia Beach) this weekend to help my Dad with more of the cleaning out. [None of us live close by any more and we just don't like the idea of him trying to do it all by himself. So more of these trips will be necessary in the next several months.]

Since I know that I probably won't be able to keep a schedule while I am there, and since my hotel doesn't have a gym - at least, I don't think it does - I am not going to set myself up for failure. Instead, I'll work on getting as much movement as I can and start walking next week when I get back.

So - there you have it. I'm here. I've been forced to take several steps back...but I'll pull through. I've notice that each time I get stopped, the starts get a little stronger...so here's hoping for the best re-re-re-start yet!

PS - A HUGE thank you to run_dance_love for answering one of my questions about how she chooses races. While I don't know her in person, I have been loving her blog and getting to "know" her through her writing. She is so positive and so encouraging and this post is no exception. It was perfectly timed to motivate me that much more!!