And I am back!!!

So, it's been awhile since I have trained, raced, and run with confidence.  2017 was a bitch and now this bitch is back in 2018 and ready to get back at it.  I have started training again.  Clawing my way back to the runner I used to has been hard.  I am back at the pace from 2011 when I started running but I REFUSE to let that bring me down.  I am keeping the shitty thoughts out of my head and going for it, one slow ass mile at a time, building back up to endurance running!

My first running goal in 2018 is make it to 25 miles per week consistently then somehow get my pace back to under 10 minutes per mile.  What I need to do to be able to do this is drop weight.  So I am cleaning up my diet and thus far have lost 4 pounds this year with the help of my sisters and Ryan.  It feels good to be eating clean again.

I realize that my biggest road block is balancing my life and finding time to train.  I had a talk with Ryan as well as the kids and they understand that I want to run again.  Once I can get a consistent schedule for running I will be going back to Cross Fit because I feel that Cross Fit was what made me fast in 2016 (as well as being really thin).

For 2018 I just want to get out there. I have huge running goals but those are for 2019.  I am one of those long-term planners.

Here's a list of races I want to, no WILL run in 2018.  If anyone knows of any in March please let me know.

Races in 2018
February 19, 2018 Great Aloha Run 8.2 miles
April 7, 2018  Ford Island Bridge 10K, 6.2
April 8, 2018 Hapalua Half Marathon 13.1
May 6, 2018 Hawaii Pacific Health Women's 10K
May 12, 2018 Pineapple Run 10K, 6.2
May 27, 2018 Hibiscus Half Marathon, 13.1
August 12, 2018 Marathon Readiness Series Boca 15K 
September 2, 2018 Marathon Readiness Series, Runner's Hi 20K 
September 30, 2018 Marathon Readiness Series, Brio 25 K 
October 21, 2018 Marathon Readiness Series HMSA 30K 
November 11, 2018 Marathon Readiness Series Val Mizuno Half Marathon, 1
November 22, 2018:  Turkey Trot 10 miler
December 8, 2018:  Kalakaua Merrie Mile
December 9, 2018 Honolulu Marathon

And with that, looks like I am training for the Great Aloha Run (will be my 9th).  Off to create a training schedule to get my Half Ready for the Hapalua in April!!!

Will appreciate all your positivity and support as I get back to where I want to be.

Thanks!!!