A lot can happen in one year...

Wow.  That's pretty much a one-word summation of what has happened over the last year... In May of last year, I made a the decision to start taking better care of myself and transform myself. 


On July 24, 2010, I went on my first run with the NCRC women's beginner running program.  I enjoyed being surrounded by women that were like me - they had goals, they had something they wanted to accomplish, they were going to run and not give up.  It was great.  Through the group, I have met lots of awesome women that I believe are some of the best people to ever exist!


Quick summary of the year:

• July 24 - Began the NCRC women's beginner running program
• September 24 - 1st 5K ever (Women's Distance Festival)
• September to November - continued working out with my trainer and running
• November 6 - Completed my 2nd 5K (NC Lung Cancer Partnership 5K)
• November 7 - Served as a course monitor for the City of Oaks Half Marathon.  This served as reassurance that I could do a half marathon!
• November 25 - Completed my 1st 8K (Ridgewood Turkey Trot); I ran on Thanksgiving Day!  This was something I never thought I would do!
• November 30 - Recommitted for the last time to Weight Watchers!
• December 11 - Reindeer Romp 5K
• December 19 - Completed my first 10K with Sarah (on the Raleigh greenways)
• January 1 - I made some pretty darn good goals for the year.  The only thing I am concerned about conquering for the year is 700 miles. 
• January 31 - Dealt with my first bit of anxiety about my first half marathon
• April 2 - Completed the Cooper River Bridge Run
• May 14 - Completed my very first half marathon!!!!!
• June 11-13 - Took my hubs on a surprise birthday trip
• June 25 - Started volunteering for Dress for Success.  I love this opportunity to help women gain more confidence through finding clothes for interviews!
• July 2 - Had my first Green Monster and I loved it!
• July 16 - Completed the Beaufort Road Race 10K
• July 18 and 19 - First two runs as a volunteer for the NCRC women's beginner running program
• July 24 - ONE YEAR "Run-iversary"!!!

I feel like I have made awesome strides toward transforming myself.  I have gained a love of exercise/fitness that I never thought I would have.  I have lost right at 30 pounds since July 20 of last year.  I feel good about myself.  In fact, I feel better than good - I feel amazing!

If you are thinking about making changes in your life, you can do it.  Hell, if I can do it - anyone can.  You have people that have been where you are all over the place - there are blogs to prove it.  Here's to your success!