Post H&C

SOOOOOO- I finished Hammer and Chisel.  I have to be honest.....it took me a while to process exactly what all I learned, what I can do now that I couldn't do before, what I would do different when I tackle it for Round 2.  So let's do this....
First-
What did I learn?  

• I had no upper arm strength.(I'm talking 5 pounds)
• Autumn and Sagi are AWESOME  Trainers! (21 Day Fix Trainer and Body Beast Trainer)
• I had no endurance when there was a weight in my hand
• I like to preview before actually doing the DVD/BOD that morning

What can I do now that I couldn't before?

• I started out with 5 pound weights and ended with 15 pound weights
• I can do more push ups
• I can do more arm work than I EVER thought possible
• I have balance
• I have agility
• I can do whatever I set my mind to.
• I have one body and it's up to me to take care of it
• I experienced Power Lifting Moves that I had never done and LOVED IT!
• I can wear a tank-top.

What will I do different next time?

• I would either get a bench or borrow one.
• I would be brave an PUSH harder
• I would also INVITE A LOT more people to join me because WOMEN CAN LIFT!!!!

This is a game-changer! If you want to increase your strength, lean up and get in the best shape of your life!!!!!  It was absolutely AWESOME!!!!  I'm looking forward to the next place I have 60 days to jump on and do it again!!!!!!!

Coach Pam

Before I started 12/2015

After 2/2016

The Race

I FOUND IT!!!!!  

I shared in a post or two ago that I was going to be hitting the road.  The weather has not been very cooperative as of yet but that is OK.  The weather appears to be moving in the right direction.  I'm super excited about it. 

I was thinking about what and where and when I would want to race again.  Of course 5K's are in the mix provided they work into timing with soccer at present. 

THEN THE E-MAIL CAME!!!

Typically I get e-mails about races, 5K's, 10K's, Half Marathons and Full Marathon's.  I'm even on the list for the virtual ones.  While I enjoy the virtual races, I miss all of the excitement and the adrenaline rush with a full blown race!!!  There is something about that!  It's just amazing!!!!  

Anyway, about the e-mail.  I got an email that they are having the 20th Anniversary Dasani Half Marathon in Myrtle Beach in 2017!  

You see there are many reasons why I would want to run this race.  It was my first Half Marathon that I had ever run.  It has so many other reasons behind it that I won't get into it on this post but let's just say......I WANT to be there!!!!  While in my head I would love to do the Full Marathon for a whole different list, I am not in the place to do it this year unless something major happens when I hit the road.  For now.....it's all about the Half Marathon.  In the words of my oldest......"Myrtle Beach...I'm coming for you!!!!"  

Word Wednesday

They are inside your head

You got a voice that says

You won't get past this one

You won't win your freedom

It's like a constant war

And you wanna settle a score

But you're bruised and beaten

And you feel defeated

This goes out to the heaviest hearts

(Chorus)

Oh, to everyone who's hit their limit

It's not over yet, it's not over yet

And even when you think you're finished 

It's not over yet, it's not over yet

Keep on fighting

Out of the dark, into the light, it's not over

Hope is rising

Never give in, never give up, it's not over

Yet, whoa, yet, whoa

Game, set, match

Time to put it in your past

Feel the winter leaving

It's redemption season

Long live the young at heart

Cheers to a brand new start

We're revived and breathing

To live a life of freedom

Until the kingdom comes

We'll run till the race is won

Don't you ever give up

No, no never give up

Until the kingdom comes

We'll run till the race is won

Don't you ever give up

We will never give up

-For King And Country-

Revelation -Ever Had One?

Ever had one?
Ever had that moment when the Lord speaks quietly to your heart?
That moment when it's so real, you wonder if anyone else heard it?
That moment when you realize what just happened and you are moved to tears?
Yeah, that just happened!

Well, if you know me at all, you know I love running.  I love races. I love the adrenaline rush and the preparations as well.  There is something about all of it that is hard to describe and put into words.
As most of you know I started running so my friend, Michelle, would just let it go but little did I know how much I would LOVE IT!!!!  This past weekend I was texting with her and found out she and Nick, her son, were returning to Myrtle Beach to run the Dasanti Half Marathon.   Oh the memories that came flooding!!
Saturday, Kaleb, my 9 year old ran his first race of 1/2 mile and did great!  He experienced all of the adrenaline and rush of such an experience.  My heart wanted so much to be back in the scene of running!!  That afternoon, I was playing around and found a hairstyle I wanted to try and it was something a Facebook Friend has.  I was looking at her pictures and there it was!!!!!!!  When she had a different hair style she is the spitting image of Lynn Marie.  I almost dropped my phone.  I was just amazed.  Of course when you see things like that it just brings more memories flooding back.

Lynn-Marie is no longer here because she is enjoying the glory of Heaven.  We had a "weird" relationship as some would call it.  We always called it a "God thing" because it was.  (That's another story).  Seeing this picture, Kaleb running, Michelle running, Nick running, it came to a point this morning.  After really struggling to get back into running and using EVERY excuse in the book it all made sense.
I would say I would run, find a reason.
Weather.
To Busy.
I need new shoes.
Bo has to work.
I'm tired
I even signed up for one and didn't go.
I realized this morning......
I haven't run, not because of these reasons.  I haven't run BECAUSE, Lynn-Marie isn't here.
You see, EVERY conversation we would have would be about after her treatment we would run together.  After her Bone Marrow Transplant we would run a race together to celebrate.  That never happened because the Lord had other plans.  I ran on the treadmill a time or two but never ran any further.
This morning, I listened to conversations about the race this weekend and more races coming up.  I returned to my office in the quiet He spoke.  "It's time to get back in the race".   So with tears, excitement, nerves, release of the sorrow, I will hit the road this weekend.  It may only be a mile but it will be a start and then I will find a race.  I will run it for closure. I will run it to celebrate.

Just wanted to share.  It has been a POWERFUL morning!!!!!!
Sometimes we just need to be quite!!!

Coach Pam
Phil 3:14

 

Word Wednesday

Photo Credit

When You don't move the mountains

I'm needing You to move

When You don't part the waters

I wish I could walk through

When You don't give the answers

As I cry out to You

I will trust,

 I will trust

I will trust in You

-Lauren Daigle-

New Month- New Challenge!!!!

Ok, so we are in a new month on Tuesday.  Are you ready?
March is here and I am still trying to figure out where January and February went.
SO.........What does that mean?
Well......
You have 1 1/2 months until your taxes are due.
You have 4 weeks til Easter.
You have 2 1/2 months until Mother's Day.
You have 3 1/2 months until Father's Day.
You have 3-3 1/2 months before the kids get out of school.
You have 3 1/2 months before it's time for SUMMER VACATION!!!!!
Are you ready?  I can assure you I am and I'm NOT!!!!
How are you doing on your New Years Resolution?
Are you ready for trips to the beach?

Well, I'm NOT!  I haven't made my goal. I am not there yet.  I am working like crazy but it just hasn't happened yet.  Maybe my goal in unrealistic but I don't think so.  The scale is not something I am concerned with.  What I am concerned with is my clothes, the measurements and how I feel.  So, let's talk about that part.
1-My clothes- I have clothes that I love to wear.  Those favorite jeans. Those favorite workout clothes. Those favorite shirts.  What about my uniforms for work? Smaller pants and now they are droopy and my shirts are loose....... WINNING!
2- Measurements- They are decreasing in some places and increasing in others.  I put on a T-Shirt the other day.  One of those that you get for free for doing something.  They always run small.  Well, it fit but the arms were small.  Biceps and Triceps are growing.  Waste is shrinking. Things are firming that were jiggling......WINNING!
3- Feeling- I feel AWESOME!!!!!  I have made up my mind NOT to allow the scale to determine what I do and how I feel.  Yes, it is important! Yes, there is a medical reason that some must be concerned with it. Yes, in the beginning it is VERY important.  I weigh once a week right now because of a "Biggest Loser" competition that we have a work.  No, it hasn't changed but I'm good with it.  I see the other changes.......WINNING!

Bottom line......Where are you at?  Are you to busy beating yourself up over a number on the scale?  Are you so upset that you haven't seen change so you quit?  STOP and think.
1- Am I working out 5-7 days a week?
2- Is my nutrition dialed in?
3- Am I planning my week or flying by the seat of my pants?
4- Do I have accountability with friends or family that are going to encourage me and pick me up when I fall flat?
Time to do some soul searching.  Figure out the answers to these 4 questions and contact me ASAP and we can get together and get you ready for SUMMER!!!!!!

Let's March into March ready to go!!!!!!
Coach Pam
Phil 4:13

Time For An Update

Hammer and Chisel- 30 Day Mark-

                                                                      I have pushed!

I have sweated!

I have thought that I can't go one more day!

I have rolled my eyes when Autumn and Sagi say ugly words like......

Pistol Squats

or 

Bulgarian Split Squats

or

Get a Heavier Weight

                                                                             BUT........

I am stronger 

I have muscles

I have less jiggle in my arms

My abs are actually showing

I'm in the market for heavier weights 

Double what I own

I actually look FORWARD to those ugly words

                                                   BRING ON THE NEXT 30 DAYS!!!!  

Coach Pam
Phil 4:13