Tuesday, May 27, 2014

And so it begins...

Hello all, my incentive for starting this blog is to post workout tidbits, recipes and the like, while in the short term fundraise money for Team Challenge (see link above).

What is Team Challenge you ask? It's a fantastic organization that helps raise money for Crohn's and Colitis research through running half marathons. Working with them is really the perfect fit for me, running and helping the cause!

A little bit of back story for you. I went into the Naval Academy dreaming of becoming a Marine Corps pilot but as soon as Plebe year began I felt constantly tired, suffered stomach pains and other symptoms consistent with Crohn's Disease. To make a long story short my dream of serving my country got sidelined by disease. But it really was a blessing in disguise!

It took a few years to get back into shape, but now working out is verging on an addiction for me ;)

This past weekend I ran the Marine Corps Historic Half! My first legit 13.1 miles since moving and it was awesome!!!! I was only 2 min shy of my PR :) Placed 3rd in my division!
the hubby and I

This is the first of many posts, hope you feel inspired! If you want to help, please click the Team Challenge link above - I have until July to raise $2000!

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