Welcome Runners,
My name is Em, but I like to be called Jane in the blogger world...only because I teach little children and I don't want them to grow up and find me online. For those who don't know, I have been a fitness freak for several years now. While I love fitness, my greatest passion in the field is running!
I've always wanted to run....but it wasn't easy getting here. I tried to start running many times in my life, but I couldn't ever get faster than a fast walking pace. In 2012, I finally moved to a new city and started to explore it through running. After my mom had a health scare, I started working out with a trainer. Then I hooked up with a running group and here I am.
In 2013 I finished my first 15K and first half marathon! Later that year, I PR-ed my first half with a 2:06 time!
In 2014, I PR-ed 8 times with my 10K and 5K distance....I placed 2nd on a local 10K. I was featured in EatingWell Magazine for my weight loss success! I also completed my first run streak.
Also in 2014, I ran 1,000 miles with the month of December consisting of 100 miles!!!! It was a great accomplishment for me! I even pierced my nose in celebration:)
In early 2015 I suffered from a groin tear which benched me for 3 months. It was really depressing and sad. Since then, I've worked back to my old pace and even placed 2nd in another local 5K! I also completed two half marathons (2:15 and 2:08 respectfully.) I also had the opportunity to meet some friends I made through running from the online group that I joined.
So for the year 2016, I am going to embark on a journey....a goal I've been wanting to obtain for a while now!
I am going to explore my world through running. This blog is going to document my adventures and travels while I run. I would also like to run 1,000 miles again, but we shall see. I don't want to overdo things and get injured.
So check out this blog weekly to discover new places I've ran! I'll try to keep the messages brief and update on a weekly basis as much as possible. I hope you follow me and cheer me on with my adventures!
All of the fun will begin on January 1st 2016! Until then, have a great week folks!
Jane
