Introducing me...not the Nick Jonas version

This year has been an eventful year! Let me tell ya~ I've been crazy busy going back to school to get my Masters'  and along with all the other stuff I have on my plate has proven to be a challenge. I won't get into all that right now, but I would like to share some of my most recent accomplishments.

In February of 2009 my diabetic doc said I had to start doing some kind of exercise if I wanted to be healthy and be around for my family. I have successfully lost and held off 35lbs! It took me about 6months to lose it, and I know that is pretty fast, but when I set my mind to somethin' I mean it! Last year was a learning year. I learned how to run and train for races (1m - 5k) and how to ride a road bike...that was quite entertaining especially for those with me on my first ride with cleated shoes...no video available, sorry!

This year I trained for my first half marathon The Indy Mini:

time 1:57:26

I also got more comfortable riding my bike and completed my first duathlon Tri Indy

I came in 1st in my age group!

I also completed my second half marathon. The Detroit Free Press Marathon/Half Marathon in October. As well as some other smaller races peppered through the year.

I think it is sooooo super important to take care of yourself! I have just recently realized that it's a necessary part of the puzzle in enjoying life. Life changing events are called "life changing" for a reason. It is your choice to let them have a positive or negative affect on you.

Right now I don't have any events on my schedule. So I am looking for some things to sign up for. I would really like to try swimming and try a triathlon this next year. I am completely freaked out by the thought of swimming though. Not that I'm afraid, it's just been a reaaaallllly long time since I've actually tried swimming. I mean like back in the day...like high school! Haha!! And that was just in PE! Oh well, won't know if I can do it unless I try. I'll let you know how things progress...

~later