What Day Is It? National Runners Day!! Party On The Pavement!!

Hey readers, as you know I am a runner and love the pavement as much of some of you do. Today we must unite and share our running experiences and how much it means to each of us. There are a lot of events going on in our local cities, track clubs, running groups and free virtual races. Have you thought about way you decide to run? Was it because you ran in High school, college, or maybe dated a runner?. Well I will say tell a friend to walk and began to run it will change your life. Watching the earth spin beneath your feet and how much you can enjoy the outdoors and all the experience you get to have looking at nature. I was running one early morning and the sunrise before my eyes. I never really saw that happen in my adulthood  and the cascade of the sun shimmering, through the trees. It actually brought tears to my eyes, watching the Glory of God. Get out and run today, lets celebrate the ability to use our limbs. Feel in the blank why you run!!www.nationalrunningday.org
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita

On The Run!! Run A Fast Lighting 10K Race!!! Yes I Did On Memorial Day

Hey Readers, You want to build your endurance for faster speed preparation for your Half Marathons? Well lets talk, as I am preparing for my next Half Marathon, I have decide a Personal Record of 2hours and including as much speed work as possible with more miles to obtain my goal. This Memorial Day , I ran a 10k with a running mate, the route was very fast, various hills, and will build upon my training to reach my goal. Well this race on Monday(sorry for the delay), met that, it was small, organized, the route was awesome. I meet a few Full Marathoners, a barefoot runner and some super runner team. For me I start off stretching , and making sure my legs where ready for this consider I am recovering from a fall last week. I took off and my run keeper app was not working I did not know that till mile 3 and turned it back on. I broke away from my running mate a little to stretch out during my race to get a feel. Made it back in official time of 1:12, in which I was shooting for 55 minutes so I came up short by 17 minutes. So I must get that under me in the next few months. My running mate this was my first time running a race with her, and she is awesome, fun, and thrive on the run. My over all on this race, would I return back to do this one? I would next year, it was just right! Keep up with me I will share my progress with you readers to keep me and you encourage.                             
Your Personal  Cheerleader!
Ronnita

The ReCap of a Run/Workout Week!: Remix of The Get it Girl 4/4/14

Hi everyone, well it is the first of the month of April and I am off to a good start. The weather has held up so I was able to run outdoors three times this week and do 15miles. My goal per week is 20 to 25 miles. So this weekend if the weather hold I will do my long run Saturday or Sunday. My in the gym mode "Get it Girl" workout was awesome and I have added more weight during my hour of power class, squatting more heavier very proud of that. I will be adding some supplements to my regiment, and will discuss those  soon. At this time I only use pre-workout, pre-natal vitamin and MSM for my joints which is works fine for running. Oh,  I do magnesium and biotin as well magnesium for muscles and biotin for hair. The biotin I do not use daily because I breakout in ache I use it for my hair especially after each wash I double up. I have signed for two more races this month. Reason well the prices tend to go up and trying to save money on them to fit the budget. I do love racing however, as a Mommy on a budget, and a Budgetnesta, love fun but want others to know that yes, you can race and not cost you. A part of racing and running that it is one of the low cost hobbies a person can have. All you need is a good pair of running shoes which you should go to a specialty running store to get fitted very important for your feet. Another is please you do not need all of the gadgets that are out there to run. I have learned that, for instance, I track my miles for free with a running app on my android. I so wanted the Garmin or the Tom Tom, but because it is a costly item, I have put that on the backburner. My run app does just fine, and heck I pay a cell phone bill use the free applications. I thought I needed the compression socks immediately, because being new my running group talk about them how great they are then they(not me) fell off running during the cold months. I am a true believer that you should be consistent in taking care of your body so I had  to re-think through what is it for exactly, not saying I may buy them in the future, but I have learned after my long runs, to do a recovery run the next day and drink protein shakes. Oh, don't forget the awesome clothes, well that is lovely which of course love the workout gear, I am at the gym five days a week at 4 or 5 am plus run 4 days a week so this is a budget item as well. Walmart, Ross, Kohls, Marshalls have great things and for the low. I do get really cute for my race for pictures so that is my splurge but cheap. I have found name brand upscale items at Ross for $14 and $10 bucks!! can't bet that. I want people to know don't think this hobby is expense it is not but people can make it that way. My goal also includes, run a Full Marathon in 2015, and get my speed up so that I can join the Track Club Competitive Team in my age group. Hope you enjoyed this ReCap/Remix... Stay inspired
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita

Running Challenge: 14 Races in 2014

Well it is almost April, and I was talking with myself in January ( as most Runners do), To take on the Jill Conyers a wonderful Fitness Blogger challenge. 14 of 2014 Races. I was like, Okay that is a lot of Races and can I do this commitment?. Well, I have decided to jump in full force, I have 6 races already completed and still in my Half Marathon bliss mood, Yes, I can do this. As A Mom on a budget, a Newbie and hook on Running I love the feeling of the Race.  In that said it will be done. One issue that I am having with this commitment is first make sure I stick with a good budget so that it is not a burden but a lovely hobby I have embrace. At this time there are a lot of deals on future races for the Fall and 2015, however because of cost I am truly looking closely at my race budget. In addition, I have a conference that I want to attended that I am involved in my running group and it has a run and conference fees. I am even thinking over a particular race that is expensive to me and weight the pro's and cons. Such what will it benefit? is it a charity run, what will I get out of it? Along with this, I must remember the cost of summer race apparel, new running sneakers and etc. I want to make sure that I do the right thing and make right decisions for the race. Here is the List So Far of Race Completed and Races Coming Up
Atlanta Mission 5k 1/14 =Completed
Hot Chocolate 15k 1/14 = Completed
Mom's Run This Town 10K 2/14= Completed
Locomotive 5k 2/14=Completed
Silver Comet Trail 3/14= Completed
Georgia Publix Half Marathon 3/14 = Completed

Next on the List So Far:
Biggest Loser 10k- April
Mableton 5k- May
Memorial Day 10k- May
Red Hot Trail Run 5k- June ( New Trail Run!!)
HSBC 10k-June
Do You as a Runner or Fitness Lover, Have Challenges in Spending on your Hobby? Make Comments lets talk about it ?
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita

March Run Madness

Hi everyone, sorry for the delay in blogging, I have done 1 race this month and will update. Even though I thought about doing a 14 to 2014 challenge I am still hesitate to make that commitment. I am getting ready for my first Half next week, I ran my first 10k last weekend and it was so much fun. Something that I truly recommend people to do is not it horrible all week and then race. Oh, my eating was not spot on as I usually am pretty good at. As I started to run I felt very heavy and started to blot up in my abdomen area. So number #1 rule eat  healthy. Because of that experience last week I am eating better this week. Also, if you do not know running pulls in gravity, so it will cause to have a serious bowel movement. I use last week to taper off of long runs, and this week as well so that I  am very refresh for next week. Will stay in loop with posting. Also, being a mom of a toddler and a business owner, can be taxing on balance. So I must do better to build a audience and keep you reading about my run/fitness diary.. A Plus, I have been working out constantly 4-5 days a week for 7months. I have seen changes in my strength and personal attitude, not a lot of weight loss which I am not seeking but to add more muscle.
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita

Meg's Miles:A Fellow runner, Mom, Wife and Community

As a Runner and believe in the freedom of going outside and enjoying running wit in your community.Meg, was a runner that was killed by a drunk driver during her run. I am sharing this because many runner's within our running community and I myself will dedicate our runs this weekend to her remembrance and family. It is always a chance when we go outside our homes and could be effected by an accident involving a drunk driver or someone under the influence of drugs or most recent texting and driving. In saying this, please keep your love ones in prayer when we live our homes for safety. Some steps to take as a runner outside is to run in a area that has side walks or a trail. Also if you are wearing ear buds take at least one out of your ear so that you can hear sounds for safety. Wear reflective wear so that you are visible, and try to have a partner or inform someone where you will be running and the location. Please don't forget to have and I.D. on you at all times. As I train tomorrow for hills I will dedicate my miles to Meg.
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita

2014 Rookie Running Challenge:Should you sign you for 14 races as a Goal?

I have been thinking about how many races should I do this year, and because I am a rookie, running 5 months and 2weeks I want to go "Gung Ho" but don't want to over do it and get burnout and plus balancing family life and responsibilities. Also, I have a some very season running mates and super ambitious ones that will run when duty calls. I also look at the races and have to give into account the running budget. How much will I invest this year, is it in my budget? will I give myself a limit? the answer is in the air. So for right now I have 4(three)races that are paid for and I am training. I truly thought about doing 14 races for 2014 challenge. But I have been thinking I just don't want to get far ahead of myself, post that commitment then stress out about it. At this time I am doing the following:
1.Atlanta Missions Homeless 5k
2. Hot Chocolate 15k (9.32)miles
3Mom's Run This Town 10k
4.Georgia Publix Half Marathon
I am doing my first 15k WOW! I would have never thought I would be doing this, Plus coming up training for my first Half Marathon, which is in March. WOW I looked at this before I got pregnant 2 years ago. Now I am in training for this one else well. So I will keep you all posted. On my training.
I will look at some races and I am thinking and researching some daily and prices. Will keep everyone posted.
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita