Welcome!

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