I am a Warrior!

So sorry my dear blog readers.  Life has just been pretty crazy lately and I haven't had much free time to update everyone on my life.

Before the race

Whole Group

 Two weekends ago I participated in the Warrior Dash.  For those that don't know what it is....check out this website.  Warrior Dash  It's really hard core.  It was a 3 mile race through Turkey Mountain which is a lot of trail running, mixed in with a bunch of obstacles.  It was definitely grueling and I really had to push myself to finish, but I did it!  And yes we did all get those Viking Hats just for participating as well as a sweet medal.  Who doesn't like to finish something and get a medal haha.  Oh and yes Meredith and I made our own t-shirts that said "Shut up and Dash".

Right after I finished (the others were faster than me ha)

True Warriors! 

Reckless Redneck Run

I get these emails every once in awhile from running groups in Tulsa and their upcoming races.  Most of them from the Runners World Tatur group are pretty ridiculous but this one in particular caught my eye.  It was called the Reckless Redneck run.  The basis of the run is it's only 1 mile mostly downhill and the best part is you dress like a redneck.  Yes, a redneck.  So Meredith and I decided this would be so fun to dress up and get some exercise.  We used to do all these "dress-up" activities in college for our sorority date parties.  So we decided this was one step up because at least we were getting some exercise.  haha.

So on Friday afternoon, we headed to the local thrift store and I stumbled upon this glorious wedding veil and boom I had my outfit idea.  Meredith found this awesome jean vest and found an awesome trucker hat.  Just take a look at the evidence.

Even have my ring pop wedding ring

Such a pretty lady :)

Some of the other rednecks

Two rednecks ready for their run

We love our men :) They are tattooed on our arms :)

It was a lot of fun dressing up.  Although it was not so fun running in 106 degree heat.  Even if it was mostly downhill, it was still really hot.  At the end of it, we had to walk back uphill to the parking lot so we got a little extra exercise.  So we may be doing more of these fun races, maybe just wait until the heat wave leaves for the summer.

What's Next in running

So I've been thinking a lot lately about "What's Next?" This post is going to be about my physical activity.  Let me give you a brief background, I started running March of 2009....pretty much like this:

I trained on my own with the C25K (Couch to 5K Program).  Upon completion of that I finished my first 5K in May that same year and was so proud of myself.  So then I thought..."What's Next?" A friend of mine decided to train with a group for the 15K happening on Halloween...I thought "this is crazy, but I want to do it"...so I did.   I trained 3-4 days a week through heat and cold (mostly heat) and completed the Tulsa Run 15K.

First 5K

Tulsa Run 15K

Only a month after my 15K was the Route 66 Half Marathon...about 4 miles longer than the 15K and I decided since I was already so close, why not go ahead and complete it too.  So I did ha. Then I wanted to train for another half in the spring. So I trained for the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial Half Marathon.  And completed it as well.  

2nd Half Marathon

1st Half Marathon

3rd Half Marathon

So when the fall training came around again this summer, I had decided I wanted to train for the full marathon.  Little did I realize just how much time that consumed!  The time restraints plus a couple of running injuries burned me out quickly.  I was just tired of running....but didn't want to give up.  So I backed down to the half training (still having injury problems) and finished my 3rd Half Marathon.  So now here I am, and not quite sure "What's Next?" 

For the present time, I'm doing some speed interval training on a treadmill (because I'm being a weenie and not running in the cold) and really would like to get more weight off before I run more long distance.  I might start at the bottom again...doing 5K's and try to increase my time and stamina.  So stay posted and I'll keep you updated on my running adventures.  

And then I ran 13.1 miles.....Again....

This past weekend was a whirlwind, that's for sure.  It all started Thursday night where I had a much needed girls night.  Nothing makes girls night better than mexican food and a chick flick haha.

Me and Megan getting ready to enjoy HP 7

Friday night we went to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1!!!  It was so incredible!  I can't wait for the final part to come out next summer.




Saturday was such a whirlwind.  I had a coupon to one of my all time favorite clothing stores, and I just couldn't resist using it, so I went and bought quite a few things and because of all the sales and coupons, I saved $130! I got a few other things finished and made it back home to finish watching my Cowboys beat Kansas.  After a much needed nap I headed over to a friends house that was hosting a birthday party for Megan!  It was of course a Harry Potter themed party :)

Sunday started off early as we headed to Veterans Park in Tulsa to run a ridiculous amount of miles.  Ricky was gearing up to run 26.2 miles while Bryan and I were mentally preparing ourselves for 13.1.  I personally had a really tough time with this one, even though this was the third half marathon I had ran.  But I still managed to finish!

The thing with the pop is that Bryan and I decided to give up pop until the race, so for 5 months neither of us drank any type of soda.....it was so tough, so of course Megan has us some at the finish line :)

First pop in 5 months

Ricky did fantastic for his first marathon!  I'm so proud of him and not sure I could ever do that.  He wanted to take a picture like some of the Olympians do haha.  

To top off the weekend, Amy, Megan, and I went to see Wicked Sunday night.  This was my 4th time to see it and it was just as good as the first time.  And of course I still cried even though I knew exactly what happened.  I LOVE Wicked!!!!

That concludes this eventful weekend, next up....BEDLAM!!!  Go Cowboys!!!  

ORANGE POWER!