Running more than blogging...

I ran my first race! It was a 3 mile race call the Yukon Run in White Bear Lake, MN! Or should I say ON White Bear Lake! Yep, actually ran on ice and didn't do too bad a job...32:00 min, tying for 3rd place with my friend Niki in our age category! Now I feel like once I hit the pavement in the spring, it should be no problem! When I first started I did not enjoy running at all but I'm finally getting my breathing more under control so, I'm really starting to enjoy it now! :)

Here is a picture from the finish line:

Also, I have not been blogging much at all and completely missed the ISO Photo Challenge: Vintage, but still wanted to share the photos I recently took of both of my grandparents homes in Eau Claire, WI. Brought back so many incredibly wonderful memories and made me really miss my grandparents, may they rest in peace!

One last thing to share (since I got sucked into the Pinterest world)...I absolutely LOVE this saying:

Source: anthonyburrill.com via Wendy on Pinterest

Running toward new goals...

I didn't do so well with my 2011 goals...so now I've decided to beat the New Years resolution deadline for 2012! I've just joined the gym and am starting to train for a 5K. I have a bunch of girlfriends (including my sister) supporting me and it feels really good! I decided that, instead of going home to sit on the couch and watch the Biggest Loser, I am going to the gym to watch it as I speed-walk/slow-jog my 5K tonight!

Another goal of mine is to set a bedtime and stick to it! So far that's going well...the part I need work on is getting up in the morning when my alarm clock goes off the first time. I think I need the coffee pot next to my bed!

My third goal is to start eating healthier. I've always been a bit overwhelmed by this one but I feel that once my body is on track with sleep and more regular exercise that will happen a bit more naturally - or so I hope! Wish me luck! Hope this is of some motivation to those who happen to read this!

Stay tuned for the next ISO Photo Challenge: "Thankful". Coming soon to a blog near you!