I am a fitness junkie, a sneaker connoisseur, a lover of anything pink, a daily you tube user, and a certified personal trainer and group x instructor. It is my mission to show each client, gym member and class participant just what their bodies can do. My fitness philosophy is focused around "What can your body do?", changing the focus from what we look like to how our bodies perform and function. The Fitness with a Purpose Newsletter and Blog is a place where you can find tips, tools, and tactics on how to make fitness a lifestyle and maximize each workout and meal to enable you to become as fit and healthy as possible. This is also a place where I share my personal experiences with my own fitness and quest to see just what my body can do when I set a goal and do what ever is possible to achieve that goal. Consistent action produces consistent results!

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Running with joy: Cougar 5k




I had fun today. I registered for the Cougar 5k last week to support a good cause and get a fast training run in for my triathlon training. I woke up this morning at ease, an unexpected feeling because usually before races I am nervous, anxious, and unsteady. Though I had a few butterflies in my tummy, I just wanted to finish, for I have been struggling with debilitating side stitches for two weeks.

I ran a personal best today, 24:18, and I even had to stop and walk for 20 seconds because I ran the first 2 miles in 16 minutes, 45 seconds faster than my race pace. I just needed to get my heart back into my chest. I took a big deep breath and then began running again through heat, men lied out in the road, and a wind that was playing tricks on me.

I had so much fun and I am so happy that all of my training for triathlon is paying off. I am conditioned, in great shape, and my mind is beginning to truly settle!

To running with joy.............
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