Challenge Update

So far I'm doing well with all of my challenges that I've decided to take on this year.  

The Biggest Loser ~ I'm finally starting to lose a little weight.  Thank goodness.  I'm just a day shy of 7 weeks to go.  The weigh out day is April 5th.  I'm really hoping that all my hard work will pay off.

Winter Miles Challenge ~ We are coming to the end of the Winter Miles Challenge that Run With Jess set up.  Only 2 weeks left.  I haven't won any of the weekly prizes yet but just participating and knowing I need to hit my miles each week is very motivating and worth it.  I committed to 30 miles each week and have hit my goal each time. #WinterMiles

WEEK 1 ~ 31.62 Miles

WEEK 2 ~ 31.40 Miles (Hit my goal even while having the flu.)

WEEK 3 ~ 33.75 Miles

WEEK 4 ~ 46.50 Miles

WEEK 5 ~ 31.25 Miles

WEEK 6 ~ 45.25 Miles

5K A Day Challenge ~ Yes, I'm still doing this one.  I committed to this on New Year's Eve and haven't missed a day yet.  Some days are slower than others but I've still hit at least 3.1 miles every day so far this year.

If you don't remember, Jennifer Rumple is who inspired this goal.  She also started a #LoveYOURChallenge  For more info, check out her Facebook page HERE.  Since I am already cross training and doing Focus T-25, I've been able to hit this goal each day as well. #INSPIRE #5KADayChallenge

Focus T-25 ~ I figured since I wasn't trying to do enough already that I would also add something new.  I was able to try Insanity for a couple weeks last year and liked it.  It was a little hard on my knees though.  Since I'm also starting out heavier this time I needed to be even more careful.  I decided to give this a try.  With only a 25 minute workout followed by a 2-3 minute cool down, I figured it would be perfect since I needed to keep running as well.  There is also a girl to follow on the videos doing modified movements in case it is too intense or as in my case, it hurts my knees.  I had to start my workout weeks on a Tuesday, so as of today I am officially 2 weeks in and I'm still alive.  There is a 5 week Alpha Cycle followed by a 5 week Beta cycle.  Taking all of my before pictures was frightening but I'm hoping in 8 weeks when I take the end photos, things will be looking better.  I also want the t-shirt you get for completing the first 10 weeks.  

I'm doing all of these things to keep myself motivated, to be healthy, to set a good example for my girls, and to help with stress.  Running/Exercise truly is the best therapy.  If any of you have questions, please let me know.  I'd love to help someone else get started.