Oakland Running Festival: part IV

Today was the 5th Anniversary of the Oakland Running Festival,  but my 4th time completing this event.  Each year the organizers get better and better. This event is picking up steam on the fun factor, too.  They've always offered a relay team to complete 13.1 and next year, I want in on a team!  They also added a 'we run Oakland' medal, which is the completion of the 5k and the half marathon. Leave it to my mom to take things to the next level, by completing both events.  I walked the 5k with my sister, Pam and friend, Lourdes.  We had a nice chat along the way.  After the walk, I went to church and was truly lifted. I'm so glad I did both events today.

Happy New Year!

I got my 2014 off to a great start! For the first time, I rang in the new year in church.  It was an awesome experience and not at all what I had expected it to be.  The Pastor and ministers were very casual in their dress and didn't have on their robes.  There was an opportunity for the congregation to share their testimony of how they made it through the year.  The stories shared were very moving. I didn't share a testimony, but if you read this blog, you can read all about how I've made it! 

In the morning, I visited a new gym, The Inner Athlete to meet the trainer whose 30 day challenge I joined.  I definately want to sign up because staying fit is an on going goal of mine.  It's imperative that I continue to commit to living a healthy lifestyle.

Here's to getting spiritually and physically fit in the New Year!

Divas = Mission Accomplished!

Today, I completed my 2nd post-op 5k, Divas.  It was another accomplishment I was happy to complete, but this one came with so much more.  This event was an official BGR event.  I had the opportunity to meet and chat with many BGR sisters this weekend from my local group and beyond.  The ladies are so encouraging and inspiring.  It really was a feeling I can't really articulate.  But just know it was good!

I was glad that I saw my bff at the finish and my mom, too!

I learned something new in over hearing a conversation mom was having with the ladies of Sacramento BGR; this was her 34th half marathon finish.  It is because of mom that I became a marathon girl.  She really is inspiring, encouraging, and full of love when talking about running and training.  I hear often how much the ladies love momma-Sandra.  All I can do is nod in agreement.  So thank you, mom for inspiring me to do marathons and always being there at the finish!  And for being Queen Diva #1!!