Busy Weekend Baby Girls Birthday ! I did my 2nd 13.1 Half, and much More!!

Hey Readers, I am trying to blog back consistently but time has been getting away from me since last week!!! I was planning my baby girl birthday party she turned 3 years old. My biggest accomplishment is her and her life. I think of her and well being and future I guess all moms do!! I have been shopping around with the selection for next year 4year preschool and kindergarten too woo!!. Also I ran on Friday my second unofficial Half Marathon this was in support of my running mate. She needed to complete her virtual Half, and me and my other mate agreed to run with her and support her... Than well, Party time Saturday!My Daughter had a great time with her daddy and friends that came and celebrate with us. This was such a great experience and I watch my baby realized that she is apart of the world, it was in her eyes and of course tears filled mine!!. My baby is the best thing that has ever happen to me!!!. Sunday I rested well, with no soreness from my Half on Friday. We started at 4am(Friday)and got it done!!. Monday back on the grind to the pavement I well needed to complete my 100mile July challenged, well today I completed it YES!!! So my readers, set goals for yourself, in any area in your life. It keeps your hopes and dreams alive.....
Your Personal Cheerleader!!!
Ronnita

Dont Run alone! Run with a Group ! Yes You will not miss a Run Again!!

Running Group Just a Few of Them but we are a big group!! Me in the Middle 5am

Some of the 4am run group Me on the Far Right!

Hey Readers, Are you a new runner? want to run?  want to learn to run better? Well today I wanted to share how running group has help me become a runner and how the support to keep a fit lifestyle with other people on the same quest. Running is sometimes viewed as a loner sport, but actual since more people of ages have embrace the run lifestyle more groups have develop to bound others  together with a common goal. I truly would not be a consistent runner today if it was not for my running group. We meet three times a week and as the weather is warm the group has added evening runs and weekends. I have learn to run due to my group, and have increase my knowledge because running is part of my life. Some of the people will come out sometimes, and some will be their every time we run. I , as of 9 months come every run 3 times a week and I run on the weekend alone.
Why Group Runs?
1.Sometimes as a runner only runners will understand why you run, non-runners will not be able to relate concerning PR, (personal records) to why runners have goals even if they are not professional runners.
2. Entertainment. On group runs, I’ve heard stories about dysfunctional families,  bad dining experiences  I’ve heard ideas for documentaries, praying, home purchases etc. You just can’t get that type of entertainment from an ipod.
3. Competition. I am no bible thumper, but I once read The Bible for the specific purpose of being able to argue intelligently with religious people. This Ecclesiastes character was my fave. This line of his always stuck with me: “I observed the basic motive for success is the driving force of envy and jealousy.” So insightful. He was cynical, I think, but it is true that when we see others achieving great feats —especially when they are our own peers — we want to get some for ourselves! And as a result, we work harder to obtain it — even if it means saying, “Sure, I’ll run at the track with you at 4 a.m.” or “yes, I am up for an evening run, during which it is 105 degrees in the shade” or “I know I just lost my lunch on the sidewalk, but don’t worry ’bout me; I’m right behind you.”
4. Opportunity to share the wisdom. “If you want to master something, teach it.” —Yogi Bhajan. A group like our Black Girls Run and Powder Springs Pretties enjoys a steady stream of new runners — it’s a ripe opportunity for giving back and mastering the sport though sharing experience and acquired knowledge.
5.. Accountability. Alone running – any excuse to skip will do. Group running — if you miss, you’re going to get nothing. Others are counting on you to show up. Valid excuses dwindle.
This is a good way to stick with your goals, believe me I am so up lifted when I see my running group.
Your Personal Cheerleader!
Ronnita

Accountability Partners For runs or Workouts: Love them or Leave them!

Today is January 4,2014
Already, 4 days into the new year. As it is January the beginning and the weather is certainly cold. I do not do new year resolutions because I feel they must be things that are short and obtainable an that you can tie into your daily hustle and bustle lives. I like to incorporate goals because it become habit forming and part of the imprint of your life. For instance, people all of a sudden get accountability partners to share a fitness goal. However, it can turn to a bust if you both have not made a true commitment to self. That means sit down with yourself and say" Why are you doing what you are doing". Then write it down. for yourself. Because once that person stops base off of life circumstances out of their control or really did not make a true dedication to self. You will fall off the commitment. Make sure if you have a accountability partner and groups please spot the Debbie Downers" One sided encouragement, you got to push them, call them to remind them of the workouts or runs etc. That's not accountability partner that is a negative drainer, and you will fall prey to it. Oh' let me not forget the one that if they are not orchestrating the plan to workout or run they find a way to discourage the other one. Also, take time to observe the person you have selected to be a accountability partner what is their workout habits previously, do they stop and start all the time?. Take the time to really know who they are if you select them as a partner.
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita