You ever feel in a running rut....
This has been ME! Hence the lack of blogging... I wasn't sure what to write about... I had been having the runners blue for a minute and just finally had to admit it to myself! My dream is to run a marathon in every state and to see people, friends, family, I have not met or dreamed to meet in a long time. I also never traveled much so this was my way to do it too. So far I have been making things happen, but for some reason I had been having the runners blues... Lucky for me I'm surrounded by so many other dreamers and doers I have been slowly coming out of my rut. I think part of it has to do with being kind of a empty nester... Turning 40 is around the corner too. I never imagined I would be feeling empty of finding things to do to occupy myself. I guess I'm not the only one, it's a learning process. One of the many reasons why I run... So for those who are struggling with the same thing, just know you are not alone... I'm so excited my race is coming in 3 weeks. Three Galls running a marathon together!!! The bonus is that my bff and her hubby are coming too and they are running their first 10k. We get to share in this journey of running all in the same race. There is just something about feeling free when you are pounding the pavement. You have control over you! What you fuel yourself inside what reflects on the outside! This journey is neverending... I'm thankful I get to share it with you... So note to self...keep blogging whatever that may be and it's ok to be stuck in a rut because we all have those bumps in the road, it's a part of our life journey. Keep chasing those dreams and be patient with yourself... xoxo Emy
0 Comments
I keep saying my last race was my favorite...But as of now Seattle is my fave...
Maybe Seattle knew I was coming...It was perfect weather the whole time I was there! First thing I noticed and I kept repeating...of how bright and crisp it was there. I know the timing of the weather couldn't of been more perfect, but the air is certainly different from Florida. It's so exciting to visit a new state and explore! I fell in love with the public transportation, variety of food, the views, and Pike's Market. I could spend countless time, calories, and money at the market...it was amazing! I literally signed up for this race 6 weeks ago...It was a chance to run with my bestie and to see family, that I hadn't seen in 20 years. I can't tell you how thankful I am that my hubby is so supportive of my running journey. Truthfully...I was so scared to run this one because I wasn't fully trained and I knew my obstacle would be hill running. Florida is mainly flat, so I did some cross training to help. A running peer said life would be easier in Seattle, due to the lack of humidity. This was so true and unexpected...I was so happy!! The race was really organized...Rock and Roll races usually are :) !!! We started and ended at the space needle. For the first year ever, they shot off fireworks at the tip of the needle, which was really cool! In regards to the race...Yes, it was hilly, but not constant. We had beautifully sceneries and fun bands. My ipod died again, which I thought I had charged it. Thankfully, the views and the music, helped push me through. The toughest part of the race was the floating bridge, since it was an out and back...Also, the final leg was hard, since it was climb versus heading downhill, which is what I'm used to. Regardless...I still managed a 10:37 pace, finishing at 4:38. I'm still shocked that I did it in that time! Truly! Despite all my worries, it was all for naught. But really...it's the runner mentality, that we worry, about all the issues, that can come up. Generally, it never comes to pass. I just love running! It was so joyous and emotional to have my bestie's family to cheer me on. I was sad that mine wasn't there, but I always carry them with me. I'm so happy I got to see family, that I hadn't seen in 20 years. I could kick myself for not coming sooner, but hey...I can't think about that! Now I have a new home and a reason to come back to Seattle... What's next... Well the Marine Corp Race is coming in Virginia in October...Yes a new race in a new state with a new training plan in mind...I'm hoping to get faster, with a few things in mind...I can't wait already to start... Stay tuned...xoxo Emy When I think about my life now from 10 years ago or better yet 20 years ago....It has been 360 change within.
20 years with this man of mine and we have sure have been through alot. How we managed...well tons of communication and TLC of our hearts. We are opposites but at the same time we have allowed each other to grow individually. He has always allowed me to be free, do what I want, travel, explore even on my own. I think maybe it was due in part of him living the military life and I never got to see the world like he did. I just never took advantage of it....I can admit to my lack of maturity and not having the courage to be me. I was so consumed with him, as being so young married, that I was afraid to or not sure how. 19 years old and I still hadn't gone through all the growing pains....so that could of been a real burden on our marraige and was. My truth. He actually said to me the other day, you are so changed from a year ago. It really did floor me... I was like, hmm is that good or bad?!? Well...what I can truly say is that I have regained confidence from running and quite truthfully Beachbody! I would of never considered any kind of network marketing. I don't even consider it that way anyway... It's more of a gift to pay forward to someone who wants those feelings too: regained confidence, to feel better, happier, and just plain want their life back! Some friends still don't understand, family included why I do what I do. The impact and life change for me, I really can't put into words. When I see so many lives being transformed, it just makes me want to keep going, and want to share this passion with as many as I can. Ya know....as long as he gets it, well that is all that matters to me. I'm doing for me, my loved ones and friends. I'm finally feeling comfortable in my skin....learning and growing every day feeling like a better wifey, mommy, and more importantly friend. The bonus is the awesome people I surround myself with and the new people I get to meet, who are on the same mission... People actually don't believe it when I say, that I am shy.....really I am! Those who know me best will tell you.....I'm slowly learning to letting go of those who are not good for me, even though I do still try. I get hurt easily compared to hubby...he gives me the tough love I need, that I don't need acceptance. Just keep being who I am, and things will come... So here's to more amazing wonderful things to come...If you have gotten this far...This gift of healthy living is for everyone! Truly anyone can do it...When you are ready for a change...I am here for you.... xo Emy Memorial Day weekend, was such a blast with my family and friends, but......
Crazy though, it just happened to be my last long 20 mile training run and I had to find a place to accomplish it in Georgia. The struggle was real trying to find a place to run that long, especially out of my comfort zone. I was so worried too about hitting up hills, since Georgia has tons compared to where I live in Florida! I logged into the running community in Kennesaw and they were so friendly and informative! Why I love the running community...They love to help anyone in a running pinch! I was told of a nearby trail called Noonday Trail, which can almost be missed on the road. It's brand new and kinda still under contruction. I did have to do some winding around some office complexes due to the fact it really is only 14 miles to and fro. No biggie...I'm big girl and used to finding extra miles. Bonus...no hills!!!! It was dark when I started but sure enough...it was pretty well lit after awhile. It was very interesting path of trees, streets, and some stopping points at lights, but all went quite smooth. Halfway back I saw tons of runners and bikers. As I was encouraging them, they were encouraging me. It felt good to have that, since at the point, I did want it to be over, to get back to my family! I'm not even going to lie, the last few miles felt painfully long, as it I was running solo! I managed to fall too, but what's new there, during my last mile. I was going pretty slow at that point, so not much damage to report but a scraped knee. I didn't finish, so I was back at the car sooner than I thought, but that was okay...I was ready to be with my family again, since it was a mini vacay. So now I'm in taper mode, after much over indulgence during the holiday weekend...I actually gained 10 pounds. I have no regrets, since they are off now from using the 3 day refresh. I'm feeling so much better already! 2 weeks until my race, and the excitement is kicking in. I get to see a new city, enjoy some running with my best running friend, and see some family who I haven't seen in over 20 years. So the moral of the whole story....You can conquer fears in unknown places...I truly was worried for not...I found peace on the trail, and so thankful for the continued journey... Stay tuned... xoxo Emy What a week and a half!?! Back to back long run weekends meant time to put thoughts on paper. I literally signed up for the Seattle marathon with no hesitation, but no real long training runs, since my last full in March. I dove in and did my first official long of 18, last week. I was scared... I needed new shoes too! Not even going to lie....the last 5 miles was exhausting and painful. I wanted to cry! All I could think of was.....what was I thinking and where is the car? Just knowing... even though my running buddies didn't stay all the way through...they encouraged me off and on, and were there in the beginning and the end. I listened to my thoughts, that this process is all in the mind, "I CAN do this!" Florida training in the near summer calls for earlier runs...the humidity and heat is a killa! I still don't really train with water but with GU, only because my bladder is weak and my tummy gets sloshy really fast. So I'm still really on the fence on carrying any with me. I did try and drink water at the fountains, but honestly it hurt than helped. I really had forgotten how much long runs knocks the wind out of me!!! Hubby teases me and says I'm back to grind when he sees how exhausted I am. He usually ends up cooking something for me. Gosh... I love that man!!!! This past Sunday called for a solo run of 14....I wasn't crazy happy about my pace, but I had to keep saying to myself... Long runs are meant for endurance not speed. I did run part of it on the Beach, with the chance to get in those sunrises, which are so breathtaking. I love living near Amelia Island! This 14 miler felt so much better from the 18, since I'm packing in those miles quicker now, listening to my body, cross training, and staying hydrated. I am trusting this process! 20 is coming......there is no going back. I'm excited, nervous, anxious......what can I say...It's a runners thing! For sure...the addiction is real, but running is my church, my peace, and I'm a better mom, wife, and friend for it! xo Emy 4 marathon races headed my way or is it me headed their way?!
Dreams do come true when you chase after them. Running is my church...I feel like a better mom, wife, and a friend, that is my truth. I created this vision board of things that I wanted to accomplish and they are coming fast to me. I never knew I could dream this big, pray, and watch them come to life. In the meanwhile, so many things are happening...My beachbody team is growing, who I call my family. Lives are being changed before my eyes with the help of the fit groups and our team. Just the many things I never knew I could do and STILL learning to do with the help of them! So grateful everyday! Then at the same time...Slowly but surely I'm adding to my dream lists of states I want to race in. Most of all, I feel a sense of growth within that I feel obligated to share in such a big way. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with tears...Who's leading who and how? How can I accomplish it all? I work full time, mom, and a wifey. I'm still trying to figure out me?!? Affirmations and using the power of the Secret is crazy awesome in a big way! I'm a true believer of that now. I could not have done it without my amazing family, friends, beachbody team, and my loving bear of a hubby! I'm so touched every day by the encouragement and I pinch myself daily. Is this really happening. I'm so thankful every single day, so much so, that all of it CANNOT be put into words. What's next......... I'm ready! Well here goes to new shoes and more dreams coming true! xo Emy ************************** Visit below....on my future races and past racess http://lighterlifewithemy.weebly.com/emys-race-page.html Can't stop won't stop this feel good feeling. It is my 1 year anniversary as a Beachbody coach and I'm truly blessed and thankful! Truthfully I never imagined doing anything like this...I'm an ordinary busy mom wifey...But have this passion and obligation to pay the gift of health forward... As of now..... Personally down 17 pounds 12 inches... Regained my confidence within Over 100 pounds lossed on the challenge groups I assist coaching... My team is growing daily inside and out Building financial freedom for them and myself Gained a fierce beachbody fit tribe over 2000 strong who have my back Gained new friends and reconnected with old ones I'm able to do more fun things financially for myself, my family and give more back too The list can go on.....and I'm trying not to cry thinking about this when I see and feel the impact of others that it's helping too... Some people may still not understand and it's ok... Some people ask me how do I do it, well because even though at the end of the day, yes I'm tired...but I have this vision that I'm here for a reason.... If I ever approach you it's because it comes from a good place... I'm the one person you can count on and when you are ready I'll be here ... My Giveway posted on my facebook Like Page https://www.facebook.com/LighterLifewithEmy ****I really do feel like it's my birthday *****
Just for celebrating my 1 year anniversary as a Beachbody coach I've decided to have a giveaway! Not only that...You are invited to join my FREE challenge group to experience Beachbody on Demand for FREE for 30 days!! You will have access of over $1000 worth of workouts such as Insanity, P90x and Turbo Fire just to name of a few. Join my group starting 4/1 and enter my giveaway. Spots are limited for my fit group! As a thank you I am doing a 6 day Shakeology giveaway on top of that!! This shake has completely changed my life and I want it to change yours too. You will have a chance to taste all 6 flavors offered: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Vegan Strawberry, Vegan Chocolate, and Greenberry! Here's how to enter: 1. LIKE & SHARE this post 2. Drop your email below in the comments 3. LIKE this page I'll announce the winner on Sunday! GOOD LUCK!! **Non-Coaches ONLY please for the giveaway** I thought I had a favorite race..........But this one takes the cake.......... My big goal is to run a race in every state despite my age, and not to mention my budget! 4 down and many to go....... DC was nothing like I ever imagined! You see pictures, but pictures doesn't do it justice. You feel like you are some epic city, that you need days and days to explore........ I didn't get to see all that I wanted in the amount of time I was there, but I enjoyed every moment with the time that I had! My cousins and a dear friend took me to amazing places and yummy eats. I cried at the Vietnam Wall and the Tomb of the unknown soldiers....... It does really make you appreciate what the military has done for our country! I am grateful everyday to all who have served and are still serving. If you ever get to visit..........You must try out some of these yummy places....I can't even rank them they are that good!!! I was surprised how many veggie friendly places there were....more pictures to follow!
In regards to my race........I knew not so great weather was coming my way, but wasn't exactly sure what... So I tried my best to stay focused on the company, the sites, and the yummy food. I had learned my lesson a month ago..... I needed to stay on track with my eating... if I was to NOT have any tummy issues, like I did the last race. Being on vacation is tough, but thankfully my girlfriend was doing the 21 day fix and working out still, so guess who came prepared!!!! My cousins were too funny... They saw I came with my arsenal of nuts, seeds, Shakeology, quest bars, dates, coconut oil, strawberries, and my gluten free bread......AND my mini blender hee hee! I have goals and couldn't let my challengers our myself down! Yes all of those passed through security! There was no rain the first few days... Then guess what..... rain race day. I have never ran or trained in full rain before. I had no idea how I was going to. In fact I had fell the day before at the Library of Congress and 30 minutes before the race. Don't ask....... I'm that clumsy!! So needless to say my left ankle was pretty sore. My cousins got creative with trash bags, but the longer we waited at the start, the colder I was getting. A sweet runner said......Trust me the rain will become a non-issue! So off I went...........and boy was that runner right! After mile 2, I threw the trash bag away. I managed to conquer hills, mud, puddles, and the rain.... My shoes are now resting in peace :) Don't ask me how I do what I do... I think just the passion of being around like minded runners, feeling the joy from the volunteers, the energy of it all, and being in an epic city..... I couldn't ask for anything more!! I finished 4 minutes longer than my last race at 4:35. I couldn't even be upset with that time, considering the circumstances that I was in. I had such an amazing time and I can't wait to go back....... Some of the fun and funny things I have learned in DC that I posted on facebook:
So what are my plans now?.........not exactly sure...... I did apply for the Marine Corp Marathon in VA. It's a lottery, that my cousins and girlfriend signed up for too. I told them WE ARE going to be selected! I can't wait to go back to DC!!! I miss them already! My lesson to you all is that.... Dreams do come true. You can do things despite challenges. Things happen the way they should. TRUST YOUR TRAINING always! xo Emy here is a fun IG video from my race: https://instagram.com/p/0NjIgLwObZ/?taken-by=lighter_life_with_emy New recipe this week too...see below...
Simple Oatmeal Cookies http://lighterlifewithemy.weebly.com/plantbased-recipes Another city....
Another race.... A new adventure... As I think about my race Saturday...I think I am doing the unthinkable... Chasing dreams as my addiction as of late... I'm sad my babies can't be here with me to share it, but yet so thankful how loving and supportive they have been... Training for a marathon, being a beachbody coach, working full time... Then I'm a wifey and a mommy...my plate is definetly full! I would not have it any other way truly! I thrive on living life by design and hopefully inspiring someone along the way. I have so many people to thank, they know who they are....I really can't put it all into words how much I love them so! I may be this crazy and even a smidge obsessed mama, when it comes to health and fitness...I don't at all consider it a bad thing when I'm adding years to my life... I do have some family and friends who question me...I can't think about how some have tried to bring me down...I'm in such a good place, that I want it for them too... Trust me when I say...I am still shy but I'm learning more about myself daily... Overcoming fears, learning it's ok to be me and to love myself...has been a task in itself for a long time. I did grow up with self-esteem issues, and in many ways I raised myself. I wouldn't be the person I am today, if I hadn't had obstacles and challenges along the way... Then when I have doubts as a mom, I see that my kid is doing things on his own with very little push...Is it my drive and determination, that has helped? I'm not going to question it, when I see amazing things happening before my eyes! I hope to instill in my babies that you are the keeper of you...You will survive and figure things out and you will never be alone! Hopefully this reaches someone that needed this...It is never too late to do all the things you want to do in life... Xo Emy I submitted hubbs results to teambeachbody today...16 pounds 12 inches later...here is his journey in my words, but our pictures and videos shares our journey together :)
Some fun videos & recaps of our journey... Day 1 http://youtu.be/hZiV8D421Go Day 21 http://youtu.be/hZt1gTRuPlc Flipagram at it's finest.....Love my guy! http://youtu.be/vCmHMytGikE ************************************************ When I think back on why I started on being a coach, I didn't know I would impact my family. I was doing it for me as a way to figure some things out inside. Then when I see hubby curious, and he did end up being my sounding board, my vision just grew. Welllll with that being said....... Holidays just like me, caught up with him too. And......that's okay! We knew Jan 1st, new year new goals......We dove in together! Being the carnivore he was I knew it could be a small challenge being on the Reset, but being a vegg head guy, it wouldn't take long to overcome that. The one thing that I'm blessed with is that he loves veggies as much as I do, and maybe even more. I'm a lucky girl! He had to give up some of things he enjoyed including...Going to eat out, drinking, sweets, snacks...All the things, we enjoy and love on the weekends. Once we conquered the first week, the next few weeks seemed to get better. Lucky for him, he only needed to focus on him, and not have to workout. I thoroughly enjoyed meal prepping...I grew more taste buds, that I didn't know I had. I can't tell you enough how trusting and believing in something together has actually brought us closer. The Reset was an experience I do recommend if you need a fresh start inside and out. It's a time to refocus the mind, the heart, and to reengage yourself in life. We all need that. If you need more information on it I'm here to help! Much love xo Emy |
Details
About meMarried mom of 2. Loving & living life. My passion is running while living on a plant based lifestyle. I'm also a beachbody coach, hungry for knowledge and fun adventures. Ready to make leaps to get there! Archives
September 2015
|