Runners, Margarita, Running and Eat!!!

 

 

Hey Readers,
Check out the best run group 4amers!!!I love this women( me and baby girl). There is more women in our group 40 women that are consistent dedicated to their health and families so that we are advocates to survive a long life and be models for our families. We had an opportunity to celebrate one of the women passing her boards to become a license Respiratory therapist! awesome!!. We had some great drinks and eats, and managed to get up the next morning to run 6-9miles. I love to share about my running experience and how it has transformed my life this past year. People find many areas that give them purpose, besides my husband, beautiful baby girl, and my dog son in fur. Running has help strengthen me! Physically and let me know I am strong and spiritually because it allows time with my God. Happy Running Everyone
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

Workout Week Plan: Get It Girl 4/14/14

New Week and Great Workout Week Scheduled The Get it Girl!
Monday: 4mile outdoor run group  and weights legs
Tuesday: Stair Master 20 minutes/Elliptical Machine 1mile than Hour of Power Weight lifting Total Body (Cross Training Day)
Wednesday: 5 miles outdoors run group and chest, abs and back
Thursday: Stairmaster 20 minutes/3mile treadmill run than Hour of Power Weight Lifting Total Body(Cross Training Day)
Friday: 6 mile outdoor run group and Circuit Training with Abs Focus
Saturday: Rest Day
Sunday: 8 mile Long Run with Sunday Morning Breakfast Club 25-30 miles per week log
Now, usually Sundays are my long Run by myself, but one of my groups are having a morning run together  so I decided to go it is a new route I have not ran so it is always great to try a new run location keeps it fun. As you can see I only have one rest day built in, for this week, sometimes depending on how I feel after Friday run, I may not do weight training but will let everyone know if that changes. I do see changes in my body, back area is small, and some of my shirts that are smalls are a pretty loose. My capris from last summer I put them on this weekend, and the hip area is loose, and the abdomen area is too. My goal is to burn off the old fat, and build lean muscle to show. Another is, I have a party to go to in May, for a fellow running mate, and I want a fabulous dress. At this time I am on the Sassy Water, still till Wednesday, so I will be able to talk about it in the next blog coming up. I am a mommy of a toddler and I hope that this inspires other moms that we can do fitness, and be fit. I am working on some trouble spots of cellulite on my lower thigh, Ugg!! and it is tough, so my goal is to smooth this out though weights doing quads with heavy weights. But if any one has any suggestions please send them to me!!!
Your Personal Cheerleader!!,
Ronnita

First Half Marathon! Yes! Newbie Did It



Ronnita at my First Half Marathon



My Shirt, Medal Bling and Bib!!!

Okay, So I have been so excited since Sunday, March 23rd, in which I did my first Half Marathon. It is the Publix which is known to be the beast. Well it was so much fun, I did not sleep that night to well do to excitement. Me and  my wonderful Running mate Mary was so siked up. During the run I  did not have to use my music at all, me and my mate laugh the entire time and talk. The first six miles I  did intervals, as I did thorough out my training, boy, when I hit that 7 mile I opened up, it is like I feel like I'm just getting started. The volunteers were awesome cheering and yelling. I sort of waited to post this because it would bring me so much joy to share. As I started to reach the finish line and I could see it I started running evening faster to get my time as close as I wanted I made it at 2:56. I really was shooting for 2:45. but I am fine with that. Through this experience, I got a chance to find out a lot about myself and abilities mentally and physically. At the finish I felt some emotions well up, but I turned back around and not to consume myself but I turned around and shouted for my running mate to cross that line. I with running with my mate, she has inspired me a whole, lot, and we have just keep each other encouraged. She is a mom of four and truly a fighter in her own right. Still in Bliss what will be my next race in the running community? Will Post A update!!

Your Personal Cheerleader, Ronnita