"I love running cross country....On a track, I feel like a hamster." - Robin Williams

....I love going to Lake Hollingsworth here in Lakeland to run (2.8 miles), however, I can't seem to get myself around the thing more than once.....and when I read this quote by Robin Williams, I knew why! Ha!

(Holly & I runnin')

Anyway- For the past two years I have ran several 5k's with my besties from work. They are so much fun....and ADDICTING! We participated in the Dash for the Donut (Police Officer Memorial Fund), Miracle Miles (Babies at Winnie Palmer), and the Santa Sprint (Special Olympics).

(Holly, Karah, Rhonda, Me, & Erin after the Miracle Miles)

(Holly & I after the Santa Sprint)

Last month, Holly and Erin went on to race in the Disney Princess Half Marathon. Some other peeps and I were on the sideline cheering them on. Every single time they ran by, it literally brought tears to my eyes. It was SO VERY inspirational. So, on the way home, that was it. They had made up my mind for me....

(Erin & Holly after the Princess Half)

I have recently started training with the Gallowayans.....the group follows the Jeff Galloway training method.....not the ONLY way to run, but it works for me! The official season opens in June ---- we focus on the Women's Half Marathon in November and the Breast Cancer Marathon in February.

Check it out: www.JeffGalloway.com

Sunday, I ran my longest run with Meg..... 10.5 miles. (my body was only a little pissed, haha)

Much love to those in my life who encourage me to be more than I believe I can be. <3