Friday, August 29, 2008

Long Time no Blog!

So, it's only been how many weeks?? since I've written anything here! As you can probably guess, there have been some major changes in my life. Though I'm not necessarily prepared to reveal them all at this very moment, I will say that my lack of posts has been very justified...

For instance, I have been training for the Evansville Half Marathon! I've been running between 4.5 and 6.5 miles at least twice a week, sometimes 3 times. I participated in the Evansville 5K about a month ago, and will be doing the 10K in just over a week. I'll also be doing Race for the Cure - these are all great to prepare for the half marathon.

My main goal is to simply finish the half marathon. 13 miles seems so daunting, but I'm still every excited about the challenge. My original goal was to finish within 2 and a half hours, but it may actually be closer to 2 hours & 45 min - or more! That's OK though; again, my goal is just to finish.

I have been running with Livia (pushing her in the stroller) but with going longer & longer distances, I've found that it's not so great on my knee - or her patience sometimes! She loves our afternoon runs, but the Saturday morning runs aren't her favorite. We tend to run longer in this practice, and little miss sleepy-head doesn't always care for those early mornings! But here's a link to a picture from one of our earlier practices: Me & Liv runnin.

I know I have SO much to catch up on in blog-world... I can't even imagine how many events, happenings, birthdays, and fun I've fallen behind on reading. But I promise that I will soon catch up. Until then, much love to you all and God Bless!

12 comments:

Amanda said...

Good for you Amanda ! You are doing great with the running. Wish i was as fit as you are, i don't even think that i could run 1
mile:(
l,
Amanda x

dani said...

hey, amanda:)
i hope all is well... good luck on your running!!! you are such an inspiration to others:D
love,
dani

MaryBeth said...

Good for you on the running thing! I need to get back into it, but it looks like I'll have to start all over again with one of those couch potato to 5K programs. Yuck! You are good inspiration... maybe I'll break out my triple stroller on the mornings when my oldest is in preschool?!?

Tabitha said...

Glad that you are all well, I had been wondering where you were.
Well done with the running!!
love and hugs XXXXXX

Amanda said...

Hi Amanda,
How are you all?
Missing you!
l,
Amanda x

Amanda said...

Hi Amanda,
How are you all?
Missing you!
l,
Amanda x

Tabitha said...

Hope all is well with you ~ have missed checking in with you!!
Hope you will be back soon.
sending love and big hugs XXXXX

Anonymous said...

I am really missing your blog and am worrying a little bit. Is everything okay? Will you be returning to your blog soon? Selfishly I hope so. Your blog spreads so much sunshine!

Amanda said...

Not heard from you in a while, but wishing you all the best for 2009.
l,
amanda x

Anonymous said...

Haven't heard from you since August. Hope all is well. I am missing your blog very much. I would like to request that you post a quick comment to let us know that you're okay. I also would like to know if you plan on keeping this blog up in the future. Selfishly, I hope so!

dani said...

amanda, is everything going well for you in e'ville??? i hope so:)
please, post; i have been/am having amanda and livia withdrawals... i bet livia's changed soooooooooooooo much!!!
much love,
dani

Allyce Puckett said...

Hey Amanda,
This is Allyce Puckett from Michael and Laura's wedding. I'm Matt Cripe's fiance if you don't remember. I randomly came across your blog and figured I'd follow ya! You're pictures are amazing, great talent! My blog is listed below :D
Take Care!