First Half-Marathon

See Jane Half Marathon Seattle
Garmin Stats;
13.14 mi
Time:2:35:46
Avg Pace:11:51 min/mi
Elevation Gain:196 ft
Calories:1,450 C

Official Chip Time; 2:48:53

Gloomy. Light Rainfall. Windy. Peek-a-Boo Sunshine. Typical Washington Day.

Race Swag, even a Fabulous Re-usable Bag

Race Gear Ready

Quick Snapshot before the Race

Just call me, Super {Runner} Mama!!! I did it, I crossed the FINISH LINE; STRONG, I did it!! 

Let me tell y'all it wasn't easy; with little to no [training] running in the past 4 weeks, I was super nervous but beyond excited!! It was a pretty BUSY few days leading up to the BIG Event, there was a week full of SUNSHINE. It was a BIG DEAL in Washington. And, I was tanned and relaxed. I wasn't sleeping well, haven't been since husband had been out to sea. And, then we received the news of a [SUDDEN] change in DEPLOYMENT Plans, 4 months earlier than expected. Husband had just returned from a deployment in March, only home for roughly 3 months,....bummer but duty calls.

Soooo....I very much needed this [RACE] RUN, I needed some time to MYSELF, in a different environment and I would be crossing a HUGE Goal off my Fitness List for 2012. It took a lot of [easy] planning; a friend to watch my 3 girls, ferry ride schedule, mapping the drive from the ferry terminal, figuring out the bib packet pick-up. Thankfully, asking a friend was easy, I'm happy I've met some Fabulous Mama's and I'd return the favor just as easily. Ferry Ride was made less stressful, since I was able to go to the See Jane Run Expo the day before for the packet pick-up [a little Seattle outting], and the drive from the terminal would be roughly 20minutes. Whewwwww! Sunday Morning came; 4:20 Wake-up, 4:50 Wake-up for girls, 5:45 Girls Drop-off, 6:20 Ferry [50 minute] Ride; BUSY Morning before 13.1 Miles. Right!? Hah

See Jane Run; Parking was somewhat easy, the excitement and nerves were HIGH as I walked up to the event location. They had just started the "stretching" for Half-Marathoners, I got in on a little; Ouch!! It had been a few weeks since I lunged, or Squated. I asked another runner to snap a photo; before snapshot. Shortly after, we started lining up for the pace groups, I stayed in the 10-11:59 min/mile group. It was a little slow once they sounded the "GO", crossing the start line. And, then off, I went...

Mile 1-6; I RAN the entire first 6 miles straight, with the exception of a bathroom break at Mile 3 and water stations. It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL; a little windy, a little rainfall, a little gloomy weather was PERFECT!! We made a loop at one point, so you would ran against others. And, then....I heard yelling from above the music....The FIRST runner was coming through against the crowd, everyone cheered her on and this continued with others not too far behind her. I could SEE their speed, the motions, their bodies were on FIRE. It was pretty amazing, and inspiring!! And, they were pretty damn FIT, you could see their muscled, toned legs; Wow!! 

Space Needle in the distance

Mile 7; It started out a little rough, my body was a bit worn in, I grabbed a GU GEL at one of the stations and it helped a little. It got a little warm, somehow zipped out of my pull-over and tied it to the waist. The fresh air felt gooooddd!!! Running alongside a lake, seeing sailboats, restaurants, roadways at the other side. Plenty to keep distracted with.

Mile 8-10; Kept going, pushed it with sprints, I could see the SPACE NEEDLE in the distance; AMAZING!! The sun peeked out several times, I took a few stretching/walking breaks. There was HILLS, STEEP hills going down. I thought I going to fall. Hah! We crossed over a bridge, at Mile 8, looping back toward the Park. I could see it, I could see it WAY in the distance. I smelled the excitement.

Mile 11; Holy Cow, it felt like forever!! There was a loop but it seemed like it was NEVER going to be close. My Right foot started to ache, I knew I was pushing myself more than usual and I kept telling myself, "you're almost there, you're almost there". I gave myself some walking time. And, went full speed when I was ready. There was a cheer crowd at Mile 12, so close, so close.

Mile 12; This is it!! I knew I was a MILE away, I was running against the other runners (who would realize the turn-around wasn't as close as they thought), I paced myself, going uphill was a bit rough, once, I was up, I hauled booty and FINISHED STRONG!!! I was over the moon with happiness. And, quickly asked someone to snap my picture. :D

13.1 Miles of Peace & Quiet Accomplished!!!

I quickly went to grab a banana, water, bagel; I was STARVING!! Caught my breath, stretched, sat, took in the RUNNER'S HIGH and then took my booty over for CHOCOLATE & CHAMPAGNE!!!

The Champagne glass is SO FABULOUS!!!

Photo Booth Fun

I can add Half-Marathon along to my list of RACES. It was an AWESOME Experience and after 8 hours away from my 3 girls, I was READY to be back with them. MUD RUN is coming up this next weekend!!!

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Race Updates!

There's been a few RACES, I've ran in. Quick Re-cap!!

St. Patty's 5k

[March 17 2012]

3.06 mi

32:00 

10:26 pace

Snow Falling, Rain, Freezing, Puddles, Wind, Bloating, Cramps, Fatigue; I GOT IT DONE, setting a new PR for 5k!! Yeahhh, I feel like a total BADASS!!! :D

Snowy Finish

Troop 1751 5k Run

[April 21 2012]

3.11 mi 

32:46min

10:33 pace

I hadn't RAN outdoors in over 2weeks; Add KILLER HILLS & we got ourselves an INSANE CHALLENGE!! I FINISHED w/Husband & Girls CHEERING ME ON; It was their FIRST Time joining me at a RACE; Husband was SO proud, and kept telling/showing me w/hugs & kisses!! I was the HAPPIEST GIRL on earth!!

My Cheer Squad

Girls ran across the finish line with me!

The Color Run

Mother's Day with my Girls

[May 13 2012]

 I was called "DEDICATED MOTHER" and received countless "Happy Mother's Day" along with other sweet "way to get out there w/3 little ones" compliments. Leanna also got her compliments as being a "SPEEDY LITTLE RUNNER"! We had a FABULOUS Day in Seattle and I enjoyed my time with my girls at their FIRST 5k!! :D

Seattle got Color Runned!

Girls had a BLAST at their first Race!

Virtual Marathon; May 2012

Logged in 26.6 Miles 

I Crossed the FINISH LINE for the Joggermom Marathon; 26.2 Miles for the May was dedicated to the FABULOUS VIRTUAL EVENT!!!!! :D

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

{FIT}spiration; Sure!

I've been a BUSY woman lately!! I've taken a "break" from the Les Mills Program (almost a month) and I'll be getting back to WEEK 9 (starting April 30th), it's going to kick my ass!! During the Break; I welcomed back my husband from deployment, began a few different routines, started a BOOTCAMP for fellow Navy Wives & started going to Base Fitness Classes w/Friends!! It's been a FABULOUS Fitness Adventure; meeting new people, playdates for the kids, & planning/working new circuits!! I'm SO happy to meet other woman who want out of the house, and want to CHALLENGE THEMSELVES tobe FIT!! Oh, I've also run 2 5Ks and have a few upcoming runs; FIRST 1/2 Marathon (5/6), The Color Run (5/13), and a few others. And, Leanna, my oldest at 5yrs old will be participating in a NAVY Event, running 1/2 Mile (5/5); she's pretty excited!! I've also had a few personal conversations via FB, text and in person about ALL THINGS FITNESS!! My latest conversation was with one of my husband's oldest friends, she wanted advice on how she can start running. I basically told her to set small goals at the beginning, time, mileage, then pick up week by week and she'd be ADDICITED!! LOL!! When, I told my husband about the conversation, he said like me; Yes, I'm addicted. Hah!! My husband has been my BIGGEST SUPPORTER; he came along to the 5k I was running, this past weekend, and was VERY PROUD of me!! I felt the love, I felt the excitement from him, he had me blushes in all shades. My girls were even excited for me, there was an AMAZING feeling to see/hear them at the finish line. I LOVED IT!!! 


"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Call me FIT, Not Skinny!

As I look in the mirror, like I do often; after showers or slipping into SMALLER sized clothes or just getting ready, I love who I see and I am Proud of my Success!!! Then I begin to wonder; Why do people set unrealistic goals?!? I'm all for doing the impossible and challenging yourself. But when someone shares a goal weight and I ask, if that was a previous weight or pre-pregnancy weight and they reply "no". It kind of sets me off into an "are you serious" attitude. Obviously, I dont reply that way, I simply motivate them and remind them to set "mini" goals. I tell them how, I set small goals; losing baby weight, aiming for pre-marriage weight and how it took TIME, CONSISTANCY, DISCIPLINE, CHANGE,....and all my HEART!! It didn't happen in 60-90 days. In fact, this fitness journey has taken a few years, if that. I reached a HUGE Goal after my second baby girl and was BARELY enjoying the new slimmer body before I got pregnant again. This time around, I was at a smaller beginning weight, and gained roughly 20lbs during pregnancy. So, I knew reaching pre-baby weight and my other goals would be a tad bit less challenging. The challenging part was "making it happen" because of the INSANE situations we were in but I did it!! I reached pre-pregnancy weight at 4 months Post-Baby. I continued to challenge by body and reached my ultimate goal and then kept shedding weight. I wasn't aiming to lose any more weight and find myself battling with it, currently still am. I'm HAPPY with my weight loss and many others have seen my transformation. In fact, they are AMAZED that I lost so much with 3 little ones in tow and a husband who has been away for most of the past year. Some days, I do find it overwhelming that I've changed physically; I'm Fit, healthy, Smaller. I'm much more confident but sometimes, I feel a little insecure. I can't really explain it, but when you're been a particular weight for many years and suddenly realize you are no longer that weight, it can be emotionally confusing. Just accepting the new body, and all the glory that comes with it. This brings me back to my original subject. Why is it bothersome for those who tell me weight goals yet have never seen that number!??! I know it's possible for them to reach that number, anyone can do it as long as they are determined. Is it because, I know the realism of weight loss and success? Or because I know these indiviuals, I know how easily they become discouraged or want the "easy" way to weight loss. They believe in juice fast, diets, and other forms other than exercising and eating healthy, the natural way. I guess, I just become a little emotional and disappointed....I'm only human and I've very passionate about health & fitness. I can only keep on encouraging, motivating and supporting them on their weight loss journey. Has anyone else ever felt this way?? Tell me I'm not the only one....


"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Rosanna > Mama/Wife

I've been in the "transition" between being a mother/wife and being an individual for the past few years. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE being a mom and wife, but sometimes, I just want to be "ME". Who am I?! Well, I'm someone who LOVES to keep active, loves to work and loves to keep busy! When I met my husband, Summer 2003, I was working hard, working out and enrolled in college. I was always on the go, go, go; In fact, he said that's one of the many reasons he fell in love with me, because, I was determined in life. I loved working out and running in the evenings I didn't have class, or squeezed in a night workout after class. I just loved have my days filled with something. Nowadays, I have to make time, squeeze in workouts with my 3 little monsters, it's not always easy, especially with husband on deployment. And as challenging as it can be, I make it happen. I have several opportunities around me; base gym with a child area, housing gym with a playroom, double jogger for outdoor walk/runs, and in home workouts. I started Les Mills Pump to TONE up and have woken up EARLY everyday to get that workout in. I SPIN during Naptime or once girls are in Bed. Life didn't get easier, it got a whole lot busier and I love it!! I found myself, as a SUPER Active Mother/Wife over the last 2/3 years and I've WON the battle to keep it that way!! WooHOOO!!!


"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

First 10k

I ran my FIRST 10k in Gig Harbor on Jan 14 in 1:10:34; Resolution Run for Heroes! It was COLD, Rainy and I LOVED IT!!! I have an INSANE Race Schedule for this year and I hope to make the Runs possible!!

Resolution Run for Heroes 10k!! 
Mileage: 6.35 mi 
Time: 01:11
Pace: 11:12 

Unofficial Time; And I forgot to stop until I hit Water Station!!
Yes, I hired a Babysitter, and look forward to doing it again!
Yes, I color coordinated my outfit & gear!!
Yes, I drove 30 minutes to/from!
Yes, I was a little intimidated by the rain and cold weather, at first!
Yes, I purposely left earphones behind, so I could listen to the rainfall.
Yes, I kept RUNNING, I kept pushing myself, I kept Going!
Yes, I felt FABULOUS Running in the Rain!
Yes, it was totally WORTH IT!
Yes, I ran my FIRST 10k!!

Coming up to the Finish Line.

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Les Mills Pump

I'm starting my First Beachbody Program!

It's a weight involved program, that's sure to whip you into shape; 13 weeks!!

2012 is the year of TONING!! I lost my baby weight and now need to build muscles and tone problem areas!! I'm READY; Let's DO THIS!!

And, I was given the opportunity to be a BEACHBODY COACH!! I'm not going to hassle with folks to try to sell it to them  but I will let them know about when they are looking for a good challenge.


"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"