Happy New Years everyone!
It is now 2012: the year I will turn 30; travel to Miami; travel to NY; set a new PR for a half marathon; increase my expertise in treating pediatrics; and run my first marathon!!
I completed my last very long run this past Friday; a grueling 20 miler. I realized I need electrolyte replacement around mile 16 and the power of pacing my mileage. Thanks to my wonderful parents, I finally have a Garmin and feel even more excited every time I run. I have been told I love to plan and sometimes control things, so this is my perfect match!
It is 10 days till the race tomorrow. It is hard to believe time has flown by. My life is much different than when I started this blog, but I am so happy things have fallen into place as they have.
Cheers to another wonderful year and to you!!
-Lauren
1.03.2012
12.25.2011
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone!!
Only 21 days to go until the Houston marathon and a few days until 2012! This weekend I got in some mileage in SA and Lytle, in the midst of cold weather and rain. My last long run is this week, a 20 miler.
I have added some new links for future races post marathon, including Austin half marathon (2/19/12) and Rock 'n' Roll Dallas half marathon (3/25/12). Let me know if you want to join in! I have also set up a link for the Houston Livestock and Rodeo , which I will be a "rookie" in the Special Children's Committee. Looks like 2012 is starting off on a great foot (no pun intended).
I wish everyone a blessed and love filled Christmas. I am so thankful for all of the blessings and love present in my life. It is simply amazing!
Love,
Lauren
Only 21 days to go until the Houston marathon and a few days until 2012! This weekend I got in some mileage in SA and Lytle, in the midst of cold weather and rain. My last long run is this week, a 20 miler.
I have added some new links for future races post marathon, including Austin half marathon (2/19/12) and Rock 'n' Roll Dallas half marathon (3/25/12). Let me know if you want to join in! I have also set up a link for the Houston Livestock and Rodeo , which I will be a "rookie" in the Special Children's Committee. Looks like 2012 is starting off on a great foot (no pun intended).
I wish everyone a blessed and love filled Christmas. I am so thankful for all of the blessings and love present in my life. It is simply amazing!
Love,
Lauren
12.14.2011
31 then done!
31 days to go!
About 1 more month to go until it is time for my marathon! I have been doing better with progressive runs, tempo runs, and yoga. I have a few long runs to go, taking it a bit easier to avoid further injuries.
I am asking for prayers for Laura Castillo and her family; tomorrow a big step in fighting breast cancer will occur. My "problems" in my life have been definitely into prospective tonight. I am so grateful and at peace with my life as is, thankful that certain prayers were not answered as I truly believed they should have been. God knows my heart and has something so real and amazing for me. It brings the biggest grin to my face!
I am thankful for the honest ,genuine, and loving people in my life! I appreciate everyone's continued support and can't wait to see everyone on race day.
Love,
Lauren
About 1 more month to go until it is time for my marathon! I have been doing better with progressive runs, tempo runs, and yoga. I have a few long runs to go, taking it a bit easier to avoid further injuries.
I am asking for prayers for Laura Castillo and her family; tomorrow a big step in fighting breast cancer will occur. My "problems" in my life have been definitely into prospective tonight. I am so grateful and at peace with my life as is, thankful that certain prayers were not answered as I truly believed they should have been. God knows my heart and has something so real and amazing for me. It brings the biggest grin to my face!
I am thankful for the honest ,genuine, and loving people in my life! I appreciate everyone's continued support and can't wait to see everyone on race day.
Love,
Lauren
11.28.2011
18 miles down, 7 weeks to go!
Tonight I am writing this blog listening to Christmas music, finally! This week will be filled with apartment decorations, search for Christmas candles, and maybe mistletoe!
I hope everyone had a wonderful, love filled Thanksgiving weekend with way too much pie and sides!
I completed the TXU Energy 2011 Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day and got my PR for a 10K race at 50:55, 55 seconds short of my initial goal, but I was happy that I was at least close. The turnout was over 13,000 runners at the race. It was wonderful to see Houstonians getting up early on a holiday to burn some calories and to help raise money for Sheltering Arms. I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family, and it meant more to me than any other Thanksgiving before. My family has shaped me into the person I am now and still becoming. I am forever grateful to my parents, David and Doris, for all the sacrifices and for always supporting me even when I didn't believe in myself.
Today I completed 18 miles, feeling a little sore but overall pretty great! The cool weather felt wonderful and I'm crossing my fingers for similar weather conditions on Marathon Day. I can't say thank you enough to everyone for their support and kinds words of encouragement. Next week's long run is a 20 miler; get excited!!!
Love,
Lauren
I hope everyone had a wonderful, love filled Thanksgiving weekend with way too much pie and sides!
I completed the TXU Energy 2011 Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day and got my PR for a 10K race at 50:55, 55 seconds short of my initial goal, but I was happy that I was at least close. The turnout was over 13,000 runners at the race. It was wonderful to see Houstonians getting up early on a holiday to burn some calories and to help raise money for Sheltering Arms. I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family, and it meant more to me than any other Thanksgiving before. My family has shaped me into the person I am now and still becoming. I am forever grateful to my parents, David and Doris, for all the sacrifices and for always supporting me even when I didn't believe in myself.
Today I completed 18 miles, feeling a little sore but overall pretty great! The cool weather felt wonderful and I'm crossing my fingers for similar weather conditions on Marathon Day. I can't say thank you enough to everyone for their support and kinds words of encouragement. Next week's long run is a 20 miler; get excited!!!
Love,
Lauren
11.21.2011
I'm back!!
So update on the ankle. It is doing much better and I was able to complete a 9 mile run today with no pain!!!
I am signed up to run the TXU Turkey Trot benefitting Sheltering Arms on Thanksgiving morning. My goal time is complete the 10K race in 50 minutes, which would be my PR in that distance category.
It is now less than 2 months till Marathon day! Please mark you calenders and cheer me on, especially after mile 18. I will gladly except beer, candy, hi-fives, and love big loud signs! :)
Have a great and hopefully short work week! Safe travels to all of those flying and/or driving home for Thanksgiving.
-Lauren
I am signed up to run the TXU Turkey Trot benefitting Sheltering Arms on Thanksgiving morning. My goal time is complete the 10K race in 50 minutes, which would be my PR in that distance category.
It is now less than 2 months till Marathon day! Please mark you calenders and cheer me on, especially after mile 18. I will gladly except beer, candy, hi-fives, and love big loud signs! :)
Have a great and hopefully short work week! Safe travels to all of those flying and/or driving home for Thanksgiving.
-Lauren
11.14.2011
D.C. state of mind
I was fortunate to enjoy the amazing weather in Arlington, VA and Washington, D.C. this weekend. After some poor GPS navigation, and possibly a personal weak sense of direction, I finally found the Mt. Vernon trail! It was breath taking to see the tree foliage all around. It was a definite blessing from God and helped me to see that all changes have a purpose; sometimes the beauty isn't appartent until we take time to the whole picture.
This is just what I needed to pump up my spirit! Only 9 weeks to go!
Love,
Lauren
This is just what I needed to pump up my spirit! Only 9 weeks to go!
Love,
Lauren
11.03.2011
It's officially official!
I'm "officially" registered for the 2012 Chevron Houston Marathon, meaning I have met my initial goal to raise $500.00 dollars!! Thank you everyone for your support now and along the next 11 weeks until the big race.
Over the past week weeks a lot of changes have been going on in my life. Some that have taken me by surprise and others that are prayers being answered. Nevertheless, I have a peaceful feeling in my heart knowing of all the great love in my life that surrounds me now and in the future to come. I have come to a turning point in my life and realize how blessed I am in my life regarding my family, friends, career, and ability to physically participate in sports. Love and laugh everyday to the maximum capacity, otherwise you will never experience true happiness.
Just smile and set fire to the rain! :)
-Lauren
Over the past week weeks a lot of changes have been going on in my life. Some that have taken me by surprise and others that are prayers being answered. Nevertheless, I have a peaceful feeling in my heart knowing of all the great love in my life that surrounds me now and in the future to come. I have come to a turning point in my life and realize how blessed I am in my life regarding my family, friends, career, and ability to physically participate in sports. Love and laugh everyday to the maximum capacity, otherwise you will never experience true happiness.
Just smile and set fire to the rain! :)
-Lauren
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