I started running what feels like forever ago. I was a new stay at home mom feeling stressed by being in the house all day.
It started innocently enough with walking to get out of the house and it quickly turned to running.
My first 5K was terrifying. It had been a long time since my last athletic feat. I survived. I placed in my age group the next race and just kept going.
I don't think the race day butterflies ever go away. My first half I couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, almost puked.
I'm getting back in touch with my driven side. Being mom all day is crazy and sometimes I get lost in them and my husband.
Approaching 40 I've realized there's so many more fun crazy things I want to do. All are fitness related, shocking I know. :)
My full marathon discussions started with my Sole Sister one night. That night the #FullBefore40 came alive!
I struggled with finding the right race. It will more than likely be my only full so it had to mean something.
My dad was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's. I am a daddy's girl. Always have been always will be. While doing research on the Michael J Fox Foundation website I discovered Team Fox. A group of amazing athletes that run, bike, and do selfless things for Parkinson's research.
I was just selected to be one of those athletes! Crazy right? I will be representing Team Fox during the Marine Corp Marathon in October.
I'm excited, happy, nervous, on the verge of screaming with happiness every 5 seconds.
Half Marathon training started today on a bum ankle. :) That half in July will be a warm up to my running Christmas in DC.
Follow my training and other crazy babbling here. #GoTeamFox
Big Love friends ♡♡
