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We're all just walking each other home...

1/3/2014

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My big fitness goal for 2013 was to run my first half marathon.  Mission accomplished: September 2013.  The photo to the left reminds me of how far I've come.  I am - but I'm NOT - the same person I was back then. A lot of things have changed. A lot of things *I* changed.  Firstly because I was unhappy with how I looked and felt.  Lately it's been about further pushing, testing and stretching my limits.  In between has been littered with trial and error, emotional ups and downs, learning experiences, injuries, a pregnancy, successes, triumphs and learning experiences galore.

When I first stepped on my treadmill with my Couch to 5K app back in February 2010, I had no idea - none whatsoever - that I would be embarking on not only a physical journey, but also a mental, emotional and spiritual one all at the same time.  Nothing could have prepared me for that, but I embrace it fully now, as I continue to set bigger and wilder goals for myself.


My big fitness goal for 2014, in that case, has to be just big enough to intimidate the crap out of me, and that it does. Before I was able to over-think it and talk myself out of it, I took advantage of the $20 discount I received for registering for my FIRST FULL MARATHON on New Year's Day, January 1, 2014.  The Veterans Marathon in Columbia City, Indiana. Now, the race itself isn't until November 9, 2014, but it's just one of those things... something I've never done before and so on the face of it, it appears scary and intimidating. But, broken down in to day-by-day, week-by-week, month-by-month training goals, and only looking a shorter distance down the road at any one time --- just like I did with my half marathon training once I fully committed --- I *know* I will be able to run 26.2 miles, in honor of
America's veterans.

In 2014, I will be sharing my journey to the marathon, as I have done throughout my fitness journey... except this time, I aim to share not only all the ups, but also the downs and the in-betweens.  In 2014 I'm determined to break the perfectionism habit, one small step at a time, by sharing my not-so-great moments, right alongside my greatest accomplishments.  This helps me (and hopefully you too) remember that we are all just human and all on our own unique journeys..... I'm allowing myself to be more vulnerable.... no self judgment, no more need to be "perfect" (whatever that is anyhow)... just companionship..... camaraderie... no competition.

"We're all just walking each other home." ~ Ram Dass

Stay tuned...... MUCH more writing planned for this year...

And, in the meantime, leave a comment to let me know what you aim to achieve in 2014.

Chandra

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Angela Barnets link
1/3/2014 01:36:33 pm

You are doing amazing! I cannot wait to share this year with you. We can do this! Hell I'm going full force into it and doing my first half and full marathon! You know I'm intimidated! I'm not going to let it stop me though. I know you will be there to motivate me and keep me on track! ♥ya! Xoxo

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Chandra link
1/4/2014 05:44:30 am

Thank you! I'm definitely loving our shared journey, even when we cannot work out together much, we still hold each other accountable and make sure we stick with the program WE chose for ourselves. Can't wait to see the progress and changes the next few weeks bring! xoxox

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Jodie Zern
1/3/2014 09:34:34 pm

Way to go Chandra!!! Isn't running such an amazing thing! I know what you mean about it pushin you in every aspect of your life. It is for me physical but also my time to rest my faith and talk to The Lord. I feel the closest with hmk when I am running and praying. I started running six months ago and have decided this year to run my first 10k!!! Nervous but excited! Love how you break it down instead of looking at the overall picture!! Can't wait to keep reading!

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Chandra link
1/4/2014 05:47:10 am

Thank you, Jodie! Funny how something so physically demanding can be so stress-relieving, right?! It's most definitely my "me" time, my focus, zen and limit-buster. Very best wishes on your first 10k! You will rock it!!! Which race will you be doing?

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