Run, Forest (Park) Run

We had a team run today in Forest Park. It was, like, 20 degrees out,which was not exactly fun, but it still went great. I had a 3 mile run today. I did walk for about 1.5 minutes, because the hill up Skinker Blvd. was much steeper than I'm used to. So once I got to the top, I had to walk for a minute to recover. I was still really proud that I only walked for a short time. I met someone also doing the half, and we run at the same pace, so it was nice to have someone to run with. She kept me motivated to not walk more. (No one wants to be the weakling!) All in all, it was a great team run!

I'm Possibly Insane

So, I have been REALLY bad about updating (clearly.) I am still plugging along. Down to 152. 31.4 lbs lost to date. I have been slacking off lately, not gaining, but staying steady because I have not been good with tracking.

But- I signed up to run the St. Louis Half Marathon in April!! I am training with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training, raising money for LLS while I train for the race! I am a little nervous about running 13.1 miles, but I am excited to try. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is an organization close to my heart because we lost my mother-in-law, Maureen Rivers, to Lymphoma in 2003. I am excited to help raise much needed funds to find a cure!

Here is my fundraising page if you are interested:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/gat/spirit10/krivers

I have pledged to raise $1700 dollars by the marathon, so every little bit helps :)

In other news, I lived through the best friend's wedding in October. No one called to report a beached whale in Bethlehem, PA. I didn't quite look how I had dreamed, but it was certainly better than when I ordered the size 16 dress in March. I had it taken in a lot, maybe not in half, but a good amount. Here is a picture from the wedding:

Not the greatest photo, but it was one of the only full body pictures I could find. The professional pictures are not available yet. I will post one when I get it.

I guess that is all for now. Trying my best to be good though the holidays. Trying to get my running in. I did 2 miles today, I have 2 miles to do tomorrow and 2.5 on Thursday. Then group run in Forest Park on Saturday, which is 3 miles. I'll try to be better about updating as I get ready for the half marathon!