One of the goals I set for myself this year, was to run 2 races. As of last weekend, I'm happy to say: I did it! (if you didn't know/remember I ran my first back at the end of May...see this post) After doing that first half marathon I was SO gung-ho to do another, and I had signed up for the Boise FitOne happening in September. But then plans changed and I missed it, and I was bummed ab…

so word is out that i am running my first half marathon at the end of the month. and i am totally stoked about it....never thought i'd hear (or read!) myself say that! growing up, i ran cross country during the summers, but always backed out of the races, or made up an excuse. i was too scared i'd end up in last place and i somehow envisioned that there would be like, a million girls lau…

after much begging, pleading, asking, maybe some whining, some not-so-subtle hints, and a few gentle reminders about long-time promises, my hubby finally delivered and surprised me with a treadmill! and yeah it was a total surprise because i had thrown out any hope for one a while ago. we didn't need it. but i could barely contain my excitement when he showed me, and when i stepped on it for…