A year ago, I was overweight, fat to be honest. I was unhealthy. I could not keep up with my boys. What I could see on my verizon was diabetes, high blood pressure, death.
At the end of last year, I found out I was pregnant. The baby chose not to stay. However, he left me with a parting gift, a desire for health. At the end of February baby Dax left us. In March of 2012, I made the choice to eat healthy, and to exercise. I have thus far lost 60 pounds. This is not something that is going to go away.
I finished 4th in my age range out of 20 women my age! This was my first ever race!!
But........ I have four young boys......
So making the time to run, means I run in the dark. Either it is early, early morning, or late in the evening. It truly is the only time I can carve out for myself.
Many years ago, I lost a friend. She was kidnapped and murdered. So, when I run, I have some real fear issues.
How to counter that? I want a companion, I want a dog to run with me. One that will protect me. Hence the reason this blog is born. I am going to take you through my journey of attaining a four footed running companion. We will run and train together, we will compete together. This is my journey.
I am reading and learning, which breeds are good long distance runners. Who will take the road with me? What do I need to take into consideration? How will I fund this venture?
Ahh...... The life of an athlete of which I NEVER thought I would be.
