Progress, Not Perfection!

To a runner, there is no greater joy than hitting the trails. Although I'm no professional (as yet), I do consider myself to be a runner. Why? Because I love to run!One thing that I've gotten over is comparing myself to anyone and beating myself up for things that should've, could've or otherwise would've been. I try to take everything in stride (pardon the pun) and trust that as long as I keep the right attitude, things will progress. There goes the title of this blog because it's all about making slow and steady progress and not trying to jump into perfection all at once. After about two years of hitting it hard when it comes to running, I find that periodically, my passion for it dwindles and I have to conjure up everything inside to get back into the flow of things. I'm sure this is the case for many of us and we have, over time, found ways to reawaken the beast within. For me there are countless reasons why I should NOT be running:  a) unemplo

June 16th 2014

I get a joy out of creating things and do-it-yourself'ing stuff as a way to help fill my days. After running for a few months, I realized I needed some new gear or something to motivate myself a bit. It's weird how women seem to come alive when they're wearing something new or at least different. Running gear is costly but who says you have to spend mad amounts of money to have your own look on the pavement. Perhaps one day I will start my own line of fitness apparel. Look out world! Beast Mode! My toenail fell off after the third month due to fungus from keeping polish on a bit too long as well as the moisture and friction.   Hmmm.... What can I do to give these some pizzazz?  Got it! Shoot, I should start my own brand!   Nifty pocket piece for keys, coins and pepper spray.   Wearing my new creation . Now the message is for those passersby who stare and the guys who act like they've nev

It's Hump Day! Well I haven't been as frequent as I would have liked to have been on here in the last few weeks due to the fact that I was job-hunting and getting Milani back into school. It's such a roller-coaster ride trying to find a job. It's crazy how much money is required of a person who has been unemployed for over three years in this country. Everything is super-duper expensive and people just act like, "Well don't you have someone you can call for a few dollars?", to which the answer is a resounding, "NOooooooo!". People try to help in some cases but most of the time they just want to hear themselves talk and sound good while doing so. Anyhow, my efforts did not go in vain and by the grace of God I found something. It was not exactly what I wanted but it was a job! As a security officer, I thought I would be wielding a baton and fighting bad guys but instead, I was immersed smack-dab into the tourism industry. I was stationed at Su

My absolute favourite time to go out running is on weekends. Not only do I get a much needed break from the kiddos, but the scenery is beautiful, the atmosphere tranquil and sweet and the birds chirping in the morning air brings the feeling of inspiration and new beginnings.  While not much else could be better (besides waking up in an executive suite, kid-free, to the sound of the ocean surf and a morning margarita) there are some things that CAN be a lot worse! Like what? Stalkers, attackers, criminals and hallucinogenic vagrants! We don't usually like to think about these sorts of stuff but we see and hear all too often about people who have been faced with these life-or-death situations. Instead of procrastinating or trying to brush it under the covers, let's just jump right into what you/we should be doing at all times to help ourselves stay safe ABAP while out for a good workout. (As best as is possible) First and foremost - PRAY, recite the 23rd Psalm and m

2014 Running Log Al-right! Looking at this thing makes me feel hell' good. I was out yesterday morning and pushed the 4.72 miles to 5 miles one time. I think that is now my new distance for the next week or two. I want to up the ante a bit now that I'm getting more conditioned. It's all about perseverance. At the top of my vision board are the words, "Never stop" made by some fit folks bending their bodies and ironically, it fits so well into place.  When you want something bad enough all the forces of hell cannot stop you once you shield yourself with God's Almighty armour. Another irony is how at the beginning of this year I had no plans whatsoever to start running and it just kinda...well... happened. So I think it's safe to say that I AM actually manifesting my inner visions! Go me! The thing about visions is you have to be utterly specific about them because The Universe is always paying attention to our vibrations. The sneakers pic