Quick thoughts on a very early Monday...

Excuse the mini-blog:

Took this (very) small plane from Augusta to Charlotte to eventually head home to NOLA after Ironman Augusta 70.3 this weekend. Long story short(ish)... This plane only seats 40 people. I heard one flight attendant tell another flight attendant that they had run out of the 10 seatbelt extenders on board the plane. TEN! That's 1/4 of the plane. They prepare for 1/4 of the passengers to require an extender. Which got me to thinking...

People - we've GOT to start moving more and eating less (junk). Yesterday at IM Augusta I saw people of all sizes/shapes out there. Some were faster than others, but they were doing it. I'm not saying to run out and sign up for an Ironman event, but take a walk at lunch, park farther from the door, take the stairs, cut out sodas. Every little thing counts. 

And I'll just say this: this is not a rant or personal dig against anyone at all. I used to be one of those people that would ask for the extender. And now on the other side of that I know how amazing it feels to make that change and feel a small victory each time I buckle up on a plane and have at least 8-10 inches of extra belt. 

It's Monday. What better day to make some positive changes?  

Race season is near!

It's halfway through September and about a month away from race season kicking off in full force. I think I finally survived the summer months and am ready to run in some cool weather. The weather was so perfect here this past Sunday that I decided to run 8 miles and follow it up with a 62 mile bike ride.

Bayou Lacombe Bridge

I've had some struggles with health this year, but I am committed to doing several races in the next few months. Some are oldies but goodies, and some I will be doing for the first time.

On the schedule:

5Kanine - Sept 19

5Kiwanis - Oct 3

Covington Classic - Oct 10

Bike Big Easy 20 mile Ride - Oct 17

Gulf Coast Half Marathon (my 5th consecutive!) - Oct 18

Cane Field Classic with the Machete Medal - Oct 24

Jazz Half Marathon - Oct 31

Battleship 12K - November 15

Big Easy Half Marathon - November 21

I was training to reach sub 2 for GCHM, but the partially torn LCL and some other issues put an end to that. Well, not an end, a pause. I'm going to do it - if for nothing else to prove to someone that I have not given up on that dream. 

The next few weeks will be tough, but I am also looking forward to heading to Augusta to support some people in the Ironman 70.3. Gonna be a fun 4 days of team dinners, chasing them around to catch pics and post on social media. Can't wait!