Vail, AZ Moms RUN This Town

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Who is Vail MRTT?

It's been almost two years since my last post. So much has happened. There are so many things I should have written about during that time period but never made the time. In those two years I ran my first marathon, my first ultra and watched my son lose over 60 pounds. Through it all I've had the support of not only my amazing family but a group of pretty amazing running friends which I made through a group called Vail Moms Run This Town. Vail MRTT is a free running group for ladies. The group provides support and encouragement through your fitness journey. Some of these ladies I've had the pleasure of meeting in person others I only know virtually. We share stories of encouragement and offer assistance with struggles in a warm, non-judgmental environment. Vail Moms Run This Town are ladies who are engineers, teachers, administrators, marketing professionals, wives, mothers and friends who share a common bond - the love of running. Vail MRTT ladies are determined, focused, fearless, hopeful, tenacious, fit and above all inspirational!

Saturday, January 19, 2013

The Definition of Insanity

Have you ever heard that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing but expecting different results? Well, I redefined insanity today.

Typically I am up on the weekends no later than 7:00 a.m. Today I had the ability to potentially sleep into 8:00 a.m. but instead I set my alarm for 5:00 a.m. Why???? To go for a 15 mile run.

What?? Fifteen miles?

I haven't even gotten to the insane part. Are you ready for it?? I loved all two hours, thirty minutes and twenty seconds of it (2:30:20). (Why do we always take our times out to the seconds??)

Insanity redefined.

This is only the second time I have accomplished this distance. With hopes of completing my first marathon in December it won't be my last time.

The last mile was difficult for me. My feet and legs were really tight and started cramping but overall I felt pretty good. I love challenging myself and I love it even more when I meet my goal.

I hope you all are meeting your fitness goals. Keep challenging yourselves with reasonable goals. Remember to increase your mileage slowly so you don't injure yourself.

Most of all have fun and run happy!!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Race, Race Race

I was fortunate enough to participate in races two weekends in a row. I did the Color Vibe on December 1st and the Hot Chocolate 5K on December 9th.

The Color Vibe was loads of fun! This was my first time and definitely won't be the last. It isn't a race that you should be concerned about your time. It is a race to have fun and get covered in color! I would definitely recommend it.

The Hot Chocolate 5K was a great race too. The traffic situation was a nightmare, but I am used to the ease of getting to and from races in the Tucson area. If I ever do this race again I will stay at a hotel within walking distance. We got to the exit we were supposed to get off at an hour before the race. Fifteen minutes before the race and still about a mile away we bailed from the car and ran in. Thank goodness my husband drove us or we would have missed the race.

Traffic aside it was a fun race. I set a PR. My fastest 5K ever - 28:34. I had a pace of 9:12. The best part was my wonderful husband was waiting at the finish line!

Happy running!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

13.1 Car Magnet is in the mail

Well, Sunday came and went. My first half-marathon. I ran 13.1 miles in 2:16:29 which works out to a pace of 10:25 a mile. Records certainly didn't fall but I am proud of my accomplishment nonetheless. Yes, I did order a car magnet. When it arrives I will proudly display the 13.1 oval magnet on my car. A symbol that not everyone will recognize - but my fellow runners certainly will. The race was great. Nine miles came and went like nothing. Once I hit mile ten I knew without a doubt I would finish. I ran more of it than I did in training, only walking through the water stations - mostly because I haven't quite mastered the art of running and drinking from a Dixie cup yet. Crossing the finish line was very emotional and very exciting. This was my first half, but certainly not my last. I am looking forward to completed a full next year sometime. Sunday was my day and nothing stood in my way...not only was I physically prepared I was mentally prepared to do the distance which I think is just as important.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Butterflies are a fluttering...

Sunday, November 11, 2012 is a milestone for me. I will be running my first half marathon. Butterflies have officially taken my stomach hostage. I've been training for months. I've slowly built up my mileage like you are supposed to. I have two training runs of 13.1 miles and one of 15 miles under my belt. I know I can do the mileage. That is what I keep telling myself - over and over each time those pesky little butterflies start to flutter. My mantra for the day, thank you Shania Twain, will be "Today is your day, nothing can stand in your way." If you haven't heard her song Today is Your Day I recommend you give it a listen.

Friday, October 19, 2012

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Tucson Color Vibe 5K Run

December 1, 2012

RACE INFORMATION

Get ready Tucson for the most colorful fun-filled day of your life! You’ll have more color on you than your happy levels can handle! So get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing color blast event where you'll get blasted with color while you run the Color Vibe 5K. Color Vibe is here, and you’re about to get tagged!

The race will start at 9:00 AM and you better be ready to be blasted at every color station throughout this awesome 5K run. Sign up fast, because spots are filling quickly and we have a limited number of shirts available. So grab your girlfriends, your bro’s, your friends, and your family cause we’re bringing a color fun experience to your life that you never knew existed! So join us for the Color Vibe 5K run in your city and get ready to be tagged with color!

LOCATION

The Color Vibe Tucson run venue will take place at theTucson Medical Center! Check back soon for more details and the 5K course map.

Tucson Medical Center
5301 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Who doesn't like a little color?

http://www.thecolorvibe.com/tucson.php

What could be more fun than adding some color to a 5K? A one of a kind race is coming soon to Tucson. Check out the Color Vibe. See the race details below.