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How is your New Years resolution going for this year? This is year I set a goal to run my fastest half marathon yet! I decided to really get back into running after a almost 2 year break. I always workout, it's my passion but I was running shorter distances. A few years ago I decided maybe running wasn't right for my body, I seemed to do what I thought was the correct training but I would always fall short on my goal. However, this year I decided to do things different, I believe everyone needs a coach, and this year when I decided to start this journey and test what I am capable of I asked Lisa Wiswall Maciel to help me! She is a fantastic coach and I am beyond blessed to her helping me reach this Goal! I have had a few challenges during this training. I have had many days that I could let these challenges take me down. I have had voices in my head telling me That this goal is insane, that I am not capable of it. Even yesterday morning, I went to that race thinking it would be just for fun. That my hip wasn't going to allow me to hit my goal pace, I almost didn't go, because I was letting my mind talk me out of it! So NOT COOL! During that run I praised God because I felt like he was carrying me, I had no pain and I knew after the first mile maybe I could possibly hit a PR and the best part is I did! Mindset is absolute key in everything you do! You have to have over the top BELIEF in yourself! This journey is teaching me that I am capable and I can do anything, no matter what the obstacle!! So can you!! Also a big thanks to my husband for pushing me and doing all this training with me!! You are the best David Farnsworth!! #crushyourresolutions

How is your New Years resolution going for this year? This is year I set a goal to run my fastest half marathon yet! I decided to really get back into running after a almost 2 year break. I always workout, it's my passion but I was running shorter distances. A few years ago I decided maybe running wasn't right for my body, I seemed to do what I thought was the correct training but I would always fall short on my goal. However, this year I decided to do things different, I believe everyone needs a coach, and this year when I decided to start this journey and test what I am capable of I asked Lisa Wiswall Maciel to help me! She is a fantastic coach and I am beyond blessed to her helping me reach this Goal! I have had a few challenges during this training. I have had many days that I could let these challenges take me down. I have had voices in my head telling me That this goal is insane, that I am not capable of it. Even yesterday morning, I went to that race thinking it would be just for fun. That my hip wasn't going to allow me to hit my goal pace, I almost didn't go, because I was letting my mind talk me out of it! So NOT COOL! During that run I praised God because I felt like he was carrying me, I had no pain and I knew after the first mile maybe I could possibly hit a PR and the best part is I did! Mindset is absolute key in everything you do! You have to have over the top BELIEF in yourself! This journey is teaching me that I am capable and I can do anything, no matter what the obstacle!! So can you!! Also a big thanks to my husband for pushing me and doing all this training with me!! You are the best David Farnsworth!! #crushyourresolutions

How is your New Years resolution going for this year? This is year I set a goal to run my fastest half marathon yet! I decided to really get back into running after a almost 2 year break. I always workout, it's my passion but I was running shorter distances. A few years ago I decided maybe running wasn't right for my body, I seemed to do what I thought was the correct training but I would always fall short on my goal. However, this year I decided to do things different, I believe everyone needs a coach, and this year when I decided to start this journey and test what I am capable of I asked Lisa Wiswall Maciel to help me! She is a fantastic coach and I am beyond blessed to her helping me reach this Goal! I have had a few challenges during this training. I have had many days that I could let these challenges take me down. I have had voices in my head telling me That this goal is insane, that I am not capable of it. Even yesterday morning, I went to that race thinking it would be just for fun. That my hip wasn't going to allow me to hit my goal pace, I almost didn't go, because I was letting my mind talk me out of it! So NOT COOL! During that run I praised God because I felt like he was carrying me, I had no pain and I knew after the first mile maybe I could possibly hit a PR and the best part is I did! Mindset is absolute key in everything you do! You have to have over the top BELIEF in yourself! This journey is teaching me that I am capable and I can do anything, no matter what the obstacle!! So can you!! Also a big thanks to my husband for pushing me and doing all this training with me!! You are the best David Farnsworth!! #crushyourresolutions

Have you ever ran in the dark? This past weekend was our 12 mile long run, we had a busy day and the only way to fit it in was to start at 330 am. Yes I know we seems crazy but I am here to tell you the experience was amazing and you will more of us going out for an early morning run just like this.... 5 things things I learned while out that morning that stuck with me... #clarity As we started out on this run I ran a nice easy 9 minute pace, this trail is a place we run often normally during the day, but it's traffic safe and an easy run for sure... as I am running along I can only see about 10 feet ahead...there are a lot of land marks along the way to help know where you are and how far you have gone... it's didn't feel long into the run but we were already at the Bridge of almost two miles. Wow I thought this is going fast and it's feeling easy.... so we picked up to about an 8:30 comfortable and smooth. So many of us struggle with wanting to know the future or plan ahead, but what is wrong with staying in the moment at least sometimes and only looking 10 feet ahead... God is seeking us to look for him and trust him.... trust where he is taking us, when you find that trust it makes life more enjoyable. #committed Some would say that I am crazy, who runs at 3 am... well runners do... I set a goal to run my fastest half this spring, nothing I mean nothing will stand in my way. To a fault I guess some would say including my dear husband who has decided to join me in this journey... when I say I am going to do something I continue long after the I want to feeling has worn off. #crushyourresolutions # purpose I have a sense of purpose after doing something like this... maybe I am helping even one person believe they can do the same as I am and push through their fears of the unknown... running in the dark can be scary you can see who or what is in front of you but you push on because that's what you have to...you can apply this principle in any avenue you want to pursue. #discipline It does take discipline to get out of bed, lace up those shoes and get started. But I am here to tell you I have put it off, I have failed a time or two... and I don't like the feeling I have if I don't push through the I don't want to or I don't feel like it and get the task done... I feel like this even when I need to clean my house... I would rather run or workout but sometimes the toilet needs scrubbed and let's be real no one else will do that job but me... this is the same when you have weight to lose or fitness levels you want to meet... you have to decide and do it. #no excuses We can all say we don't have time.... we didn't get the chance... the truth is if you want something bad enough you will do what is necessary to reach that goal... you can be extraordinary and pursue your passion without hesitation or you can do the same thing you have always done... and reach for that mediocre stick... I'm here to tell you that is not me.. I was born with a purpose higher than just working for a dollar... so when I run in the dark it gives me time to reflect and think on where it is I want to go and if I am willing to take that leap of faith, trust in God and push through the unknown.... my mind can go any place I want to in those moments because I can't see ahead.. are you willing to take the chance and run in the dark with me??

#mondaymotivation I have decided to do a burpee challenge for many reasons, the biggest one is that studies show increase in cardio respiratory endurance, speed during a run! Studies also show increase in strength. Since I am training for a half I want to see if I can notably prove this study myself! I have always loved burpees so this was a simple decision! I will start with 3 sets of 10 burpees everyday as soon as I get out of bed. If you would like to join me please comment below I would like to start a group to do this with me! Here's a few reasons why! The burpee is simple. I already alluded to this above, but it’s worth some extra reinforcement. No bars, no weights you can carry the burpee with you wherever you go. The burpee is built on straightforward movement standards that a massive range of people can do, and its simple to scale for those who don’t have it yet. Exercise in its purest form, people. 2-Burpees ARE functional fitness. Can you think of a major muscle group that isn’t utilized in the execution of a burpee? Your arms, chest, quads, glutes, hamstrings and abs will all be called into action with every rep, and after a few of the suckers you’re body is going to start feeling like lead. Given that you are required to use your entire body weight to hit a burpee, the movement can be defined as a high-load, high-rep (if programmed as such) exercise. Which is great news, because findings from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning research has shown that high-rep and high-load exercises are effective at increasing muscular endurance. 3-Burpees will boost your anaerobic capacity. Anaerobic is a word coming from the Greek word “αναερόβιος” which literally means living without air. Sound familiar? Anaerobic exercises are high intensity, short duration (1-2 minutes)-think of a 100m sprint. Now, if you are attacking your burpees with high intensity (easier said than done, I know), you will not only reap the benefits through muscular endurance (as mentioned above), but your lung capacity, heart health and ability to work faster/harder in a shorter amount of time will be significantly increased. 4-Burpees are great for weight loss. As has been mentioned numerous times, burpees are a full-body exercise, intense exercise that shoots your heart rate up, resulting in large caloric expenditure. In fact, burpees burn up to 50% more fat than conventional strength training, and better yet, they will increase your metabolism for the rest of the day, long after you’ve finished throwing up from them. 5-Burpees are versatile, and they make you think. Burpee muscle-ups, burpee box jumps, burpee pull-ups, burpee toes-to-bar, burpee…the list goes on. And, you can combine them in with any workout that needs another piece of equipment. Any. Lastly, the burpee really does make you think. In the midst of the lung-burning, acid-building, vomit-inducing burpee workout, your mind tends to wonder and ask yourself just why exactly you are putting yourself through such misery. When you finally finish, and get that post-wod elation 30 minutes later, you have your answer. Over time, when you see the results in your performance and in your appearance, you’ll know for sure. And, like me, you may just come to love the burpee.

Thanks to my friend Magan Bolon Wilson teaching me how to make Kombucha, I have started this to help aid in the healing of my husbands git but have been surprised by the many benefits it has for everyone!! Kombucha has been promoted with claims that it can treat a wide variety of human illnesses, including AIDS, cancer, and diabetes, and that it provides other beneficial effects such as stimulation of the immune system, boosting the libido, and reversal of gray hair (I need that!😂😂)! Many people use it for medicinal purposes. After being fermented, kombucha becomes carbonated and contains vinegar, b-vitamins, enzymes, probiotics and a high concentration of acid (acetic, gluconic and lactic), which are tied with the following effects: Improved Digestion Weight Loss Increased Energy Cleansing and Detoxification Immune Support Reduced Joint Pain Cancer Prevention

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Remember You define where you are going and how fast just remember to set goals and take that step forward each day! #saratuff #tipoftheday