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A Great Start to 2015

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Screen Shot 2015-01-08 at 8.23.34 PM2015 is off to a great start!!!  I can’t wait to see  all the fun things that are coming this year!

Nothing spectacular has happened but  life really is good – this year I’m making an effort to see the positive instead of focusing on the negatives.

*  Instead of hating the extreme cold, I’m happy that my truck has a heated steering wheel – best invention ever!!!  Normally my fingers hurt anytime I’m driving around (thanks Reynauds) but not anymore!!!

*  I got a new phone this week – for FREE!!!  I love the new AT&T program!!!  Now I can see my phone without squinting since I bumped up to the iPhone 6 plus (from the iPhone 5)!!!Screen Shot 2015-01-08 at 8.30.22 PM

*  I haven’t been working out this week (fighting a super sore throat/respiratory thing) which is not the way I normally start January but I have enjoyed the extra time to do other things in the mornings!!!

*  I ordered a magnet for my truck – Screen Shot 2015-01-08 at 8.33.58 PMHaving the magnet on the back of my truck has made me a kinder driver.  I haven’t honked at anyone this entire year (usually I honk on most outings – lots of idiot drivers here!!).

*  Jordan wanted to change his look this year (he asked for new clothes for Christmas so he and I went shopping together – so much fun!!) – Screen Shot 2015-01-08 at 8.36.41 PMHe has been wearing pants and nice shirts every day to school and looks so dang cute!!!  (just a year ago he wore white Nike shorts and a plain T-shirt every single day!)

How has the first week of 2015 been good for you?

Happy Friday!!

Kim

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Conditioning Is Key!!

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Last night we went to the high school basketball games – fun times for sure!!!

Watching the athletes (girls, boys, cheerleaders and dancers) I was thinking about the importance of a conditioning base for any sport or event.

No matter how many baskets you can make, you have to be able to run up and down the court without keeling over!!!

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In my previous life (the one before I had kids!!), I taught middle school science and coached 7th & 8th grade volleyball, basketball and track.  In volleyball – we ran!  In basketball – we ran!!  And, of course in track – we ran!!!

The one thing that I always stressed to all of my athletes is that we were running for conditioning NEVER as a form of punishment.  I tried to make it fun!!

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When we did suicides, I ran with the kids.  I always told them that if they could beat me they only had to do one!!  (For the record, no one ever beat me:)

I think so many people just want to learn the moves or play the game that they forget that conditioning is at the heart of every single sport.Screen Shot 2015-01-06 at 9.25.21 PM

And conditioning is pretty great – it is what keeps us fit and healthy!!  I’m all about being fit and ready to take on any challenge.

What’s your favorite form of conditioning?
Want to do some suicides with me?

Happy Wednesday!!!

Kim

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Not Goodbye After all

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For the last 2 weeks I have pretty much completely ignored this blog.    The main reason was so that I could be available and enjoy every minute of the boys break from school – it has been awesome!!  Lots of games and time spent as a family laughing!!!

The other reason I have avoided this place is because I told Chris 2 weeks ago that the next post I wrote would be my final post.  Every time I’ve thought about writing it I’ve walked away from my computer.

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After a LOT of thought I don’t think I’m ready to give up my little corner.  I can’t imagine not interacting with all of my blog friends (I would list them but this would turn into a really long post!!!), if not daily then several times a week.

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Even though I haven’t written a post lately, I have been reading other blogs and I often find myself smiling while reading or leaving a comment.

Governor's Row House
Governor’s Row House

This year my biggest “goal” is to really focus on growing our venue because I know that there is so much untapped potential there.

I thought that giving up my blog would help me spend more time working on ideas.  Chris thinks I shouldn’t give up something I enjoy so much and I’ve finally decided that I would probably end up resenting the venue if I give up the happiness that blogging brings me.

So, I’ve decided to cut myself some slack (like not worrying about the fact that I didn’t write a 45 update for either of the past 2 weeks!!!) and not feel like I have to keep a specific schedule with posting.  There may be some weeks that I catch up on all of my favorite blogs days late and that will be OK, too!!!

I want 2015 to be a year full of fun and happiness with my family and friends which means letting go of standards that are unattainable and just enjoying what I can do!!

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And, even though this is late – Screen Shot 2015-01-04 at 4.32.58 PM

I’m looking forward to so many things this year – hopefully it will include meeting some of my blog friends in person!!!

Happy Sunday!

Kim

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My Year of Running 2014

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I rarely do link-ups for several reasons but mostly because I’m lazy.  However, this year I decided to participate in Amanda’s (Miss Zippy) fun year of running recaps.

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1.  Best race experience?
I don’t race a lot but actually did a few races this year.
In May I attempted a 50 mile race – did not complete it.
In September I did a timed run – ended up just doing a marathon and calling it a day.
My best race experience though was the half marathon trail race that I did with Hunter.

FINISHED!!!
FINISHED!!!

It was not at all like a race I thought I would enjoy – it was wet and muddy, slow and treacherous but I LOVED  every second of it!!!

2.  Best Run?
Overall, 2014 was a great year of running.  Up until sometime in late October, I was running strong and injury free.  I have over 1500 miles for the year which is the highest I’ve been in a long time.

I think the best run I had was way back in January – I ran 37 miles on Kristin’s  (STUFT Mama) birthday to celebrate her birthday from a distance with her and to raise money for Run Sixty Feet.  37 miles

This was one of those runs that actually felt good the entire time.
37 miles in 5 hours 23:14 – great running day!!!

3.  Best new piece of gear?
I really like my Garmin 220 – sort of an early Mother’s Day gift to myself.
I also love all of my running shoes especially the 2 pairs of Wave Creations that I added to my collection this year – Screen Shot 2014-12-17 at 10.40.55 AM

4.  Best piece of running advice you received:
I think mostly it was a matter of coming to a realization after a couple of failed attempts at running 50 miles – running should be fun.  It isn’t about trying to prove anything – it is just something I love!!!

5.  Most inspirational runner?
I don’t know if I can pick one person – the runners that I see day after day no matter what the weather inspire me.
So many of the awesome bloggers I read that run races, set PRs, get up early and push themselves every day inspire me.

But, the most inspirational runners in my world are my 2 boys.

before the 4th of July race around the lake
before the 4th of July race around the lake

Seeing them develop a love of running this year has inspired me to just keep running because I love it.  They have helped me realize that running isn’t about how far or how fast you go, it is just about running and loving the fact that you can!!!

6.  If you could sum up your year in a couple of words what would they be?
Great
Fun
Happy
Ready for more!!!

Thanks for setting up the link-up, Miss Zippy!!!

Happy Wednesday!!

Kim

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A Hobby Should be Fun not a Source of Stress

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I love blogging – everything about it but especially all of the incredible people I have “met” through blogs!!!Screen Shot 2014-12-09 at 9.42.08 PM

However, lately I have been feeling stress instead of joy when it comes to blogging.  Mostly because I am trying to cram it in to a short amount of time that really should be spent with my family or going to an activity with the boys.

Last week we had events 4 days in a row at our venue.  This week we have 6 straight days of events.  That means I will be cleaning, setting-up and ironing table cloths for hours every day.

When I come home I just want to spend time with the boys!!!  Instead I feel like I need to sit down and catch up on blogs.  But blogging is supposed to be a hobby!!!

Screen Shot 2014-12-09 at 9.41.08 PMI am going to give myself the permission to take a small break.  I might still read blogs when I have time and I will probably do my 45 recaps but I’m not sure how much else I will do for awhile.

I want to enjoy the month of December instead of turning  into a stressed mess because I haven’t even thought about shopping – I still have 2 weeks to get it all done!!!

I know this isn’t really a big announcement worthy thing.  I just thought that writing it down would help keep me accountable to myself.  Otherwise I end up just going along exactly the same way and not really making a change.

Do you ever put things in writing and share them with others to help you stay on track?

Happy Wednesday!!

Kim