Races Update

Of course I need to talk about my running!! :) So I ran the Firefly 2011 5K Race on 10/1/11 and I had a blast! It was at Piedmont Park, it was a 8pm race, night time and cold! I beat my time though, 35 min and I finished. The reflective gear was on, glow in the dark accessories were in full effect, it was much fun!

Following that race was the Run Around the Rock which took place on 11/5 and that was 10 miles. It was a run around Stone Mountain park, two times. Surprisingly I did not pass out and I finished this one in two HOURS. When I completed the 5 miles, I was like, "Okay, Nat, you're half way...". When I got to 7 miles, I'm like "3 more Nat and you're done.." When I got to 9 miles...you couldn't tell me nothin! LOL. I was like "YOU GOT THIS!!" I was sooo proud of myself and guess what, I need to start planning for my first half marathon in 2012! Yep, that 13.1 miles does not intimidate me at all, not anymore.

Lastly, let me wrap this up....my kids are driving me crazy in the background right now, lol.

I ran my second 10K on 12/17 and that was the Peachtree Corners Christmas 10K. The highlight of this race was that I set a PR by beating my time back in Sept by 10 minutes! I could not believe it, I was shocked. It was so cold out and I felt pretty tired. Little did I know, I was actually faster than I was months ago because I completed 6.2 miles in 1:09 minutes. Yay me!!! :)

The negative part of this race, the roads were NOT blocked off for cars and the cops were fussin' at us to get off the road and get on the sidewalk! What kind of mess is that? How rude? How about block this off and respect us runners?!?! Sheeesh, I digress. Anywho...

Major highlight of 2011???? Finding BLACK GIRLS RUN, ATL!!! I love absolutely love this group, they are THE BEST! Lata....

18 Months and Going Strong

Happy Holidays!! So...we're coming to an end with dear ole 2011 and I'm ready to start my 2012 on the right foot! My sisterlocks are now roughly 18 months old and I'm still in love with them. With my new lifestyle of running and sweating so hard more frequently, I find myself washing my hair every 7-10 days. I no longer 'band' my hair when washing, I leave it loose and towel dry. My ends STILL are not locked, but I'm not even too concerned with that anymore. My ends will lock in due time so I'll continue to patiently wait.

Overall, my 2011 was a great year and I'm looking forward to an even better 2012. Everyone in my family is healthy, my children are growing up and getting more beautiful everyday, I'm employed and able to pay my bills and most importantly, I have my health. Working on getting my finances right, getting my health right and most importantly, working on having a stronger and deeper relationship with God. I'm convinced, everything will only get better.

So long 2011...2012, I'm ready!