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
11.28.2011
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
10.28.2011
Less than 12 weeks to GO!!
I can't believe it is less than 12 weeks to go and marathon day is here!! Last Sunday I completed the Houston Half Marathon & Relay and had my PR of 2:01.29:27. Thanks to Christina, my friend of over 12 years, for coming out to cheer me on at the finish line! :)
I am now making my music play list for the big day, so I'd like for you to please send me song ideas. Preferably song that reminds you of a happy memory that we have shared at LDisler@gmail.com. I want an eclectic mix of music to keep me going and smiling, so get creative!!
I am very close to my initial fundraising goal, so please donate as you can! Remember it is tax deductable and it is going to support CanCare, which provides emotional support to individuals and their families diagnosed with cancer. The two people I am running my marathon in celebration of includes my uncle, Jimmy Disler who beat cancer; and a family friend, Laura Castillo currently fighting cancer. They were blessed and fortunate to have supporting family and friends to help them along their journeys, but not everyone is as blessed as they are. That's why I am raising funds for CanCare, in hopes of all cancer fighter/survivors receiving the emotional support they need and deserve.
If you are in Houston for Thanksgiving, come join me in the Turkey Trot benefitting Sheltering Arms at
7 AM. I will be running a 10K (over 6 miles) in order to throughouly enjoy the lovely Thanksgiving feast prepared by my lovely Mom. :)
Have a Happy Halloween weekend!!!
-Lauren
I am now making my music play list for the big day, so I'd like for you to please send me song ideas. Preferably song that reminds you of a happy memory that we have shared at LDisler@gmail.com. I want an eclectic mix of music to keep me going and smiling, so get creative!!
I am very close to my initial fundraising goal, so please donate as you can! Remember it is tax deductable and it is going to support CanCare, which provides emotional support to individuals and their families diagnosed with cancer. The two people I am running my marathon in celebration of includes my uncle, Jimmy Disler who beat cancer; and a family friend, Laura Castillo currently fighting cancer. They were blessed and fortunate to have supporting family and friends to help them along their journeys, but not everyone is as blessed as they are. That's why I am raising funds for CanCare, in hopes of all cancer fighter/survivors receiving the emotional support they need and deserve.
If you are in Houston for Thanksgiving, come join me in the Turkey Trot benefitting Sheltering Arms at
7 AM. I will be running a 10K (over 6 miles) in order to throughouly enjoy the lovely Thanksgiving feast prepared by my lovely Mom. :)
Have a Happy Halloween weekend!!!
-Lauren
10.21.2011
Mmmm, carb loading!
So this week has been a little slacking on the running. Crazy allergies and crazy work week = losing my voice at work and sounding like Joan Rivers (so one male said, ehmmm).
I had an awesome speed run with the Brian O' Neils Racing Group this past Tuesday. I love meeting more people that love running, and local pubs, as much as I do.
If you are in town this Sunday and decide you want to see my running in action, I will be racing at the Houston Half Marathon and Relay at 7 AM in downtown Houston. Here is the link to the map of the race, looks like an easy, flat run. Houston Half Marathon and Relay.
That being said, tonight was an carb load dinner with quinoa pasta dish, red wine, and Halloween pastries of course. Thanks Veronica and Eddie for grubbing down with me!
On a side note, I am in pursuit currently of Texas A&M running tops, so send me a message if you have seen them somewhere for sale. I hope everyone is doing well and maybe I'll see you on Sunday!:)
Gute Nacht,
Lauren
I had an awesome speed run with the Brian O' Neils Racing Group this past Tuesday. I love meeting more people that love running, and local pubs, as much as I do.
If you are in town this Sunday and decide you want to see my running in action, I will be racing at the Houston Half Marathon and Relay at 7 AM in downtown Houston. Here is the link to the map of the race, looks like an easy, flat run. Houston Half Marathon and Relay.
That being said, tonight was an carb load dinner with quinoa pasta dish, red wine, and Halloween pastries of course. Thanks Veronica and Eddie for grubbing down with me!
On a side note, I am in pursuit currently of Texas A&M running tops, so send me a message if you have seen them somewhere for sale. I hope everyone is doing well and maybe I'll see you on Sunday!:)
Gute Nacht,
Lauren
10.11.2011
Feel the burn!
Logged already 22 miles since Monday!
Monday was a long run -- 15 miler! Filled with a Steven Segal look a-like sighting, a random "gig 'em" from a runner, a shout out by an employee from bakery off Westheimer, and swarms of gnats. Gnats, in River Oaks of all places! Overall it was a good run and I'm getting close to the half way point!
Today was a speed run with the Brian O'Neils (BON) Racing Team working on pace, basically trying to get my mile faster. It was awesome to get competitive with running again and acting feeling the burn (in a good way).
I wanted to say thank you for the recent donations I received!! I am very close to my initial fundraising goal.
Thank you again to everyone for your support, only 95 days to go!
-Lauren
Monday was a long run -- 15 miler! Filled with a Steven Segal look a-like sighting, a random "gig 'em" from a runner, a shout out by an employee from bakery off Westheimer, and swarms of gnats. Gnats, in River Oaks of all places! Overall it was a good run and I'm getting close to the half way point!
Today was a speed run with the Brian O'Neils (BON) Racing Team working on pace, basically trying to get my mile faster. It was awesome to get competitive with running again and acting feeling the burn (in a good way).
I wanted to say thank you for the recent donations I received!! I am very close to my initial fundraising goal.
Thank you again to everyone for your support, only 95 days to go!
-Lauren
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