One Week Ago

(Um...I look beat.)
These were posted on the Earth Day Race Website...just stumbled upon them now...very cool.

Earth Day Run

Well we did it. 32 degrees, snow, gusty winds and all. It was not the best weather conditions but we still had a great time. I think I am hooked on racing. Loved it. Below are some photos of Team "Kahler Sisters."

Bright and Early- headed up to Saint Cloud.

First runner- Go Tiff, Go!

Second runner...partiently waiting for my teammate.

...The exchange of our ankle timer.

Tiffer, post 6 miler run.

...about mile 2 for me and my own cheering section!

...about mile 5 for me- Tiff jumped back into the race for a minute to give me a pep-talk for the next 2.2 miles ahead!!

Finishers!

Time: 2:06:10

Thanks for doing this with me Tiff! I love you and had a great time! When is our next race?!

Toot My own Horn...Toot! Toot!

This is my blog.

I get to post whatever I want and so tonight, I am going to toot my own horn...ring my own bell...be my own publicist...pat myself on the back...and sing my own praise...Toot! Toot!

(feel free to stop reading. i gave you fair warning.)

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Until now, I purposely have not mentioned my plans for next Saturday morning. Because sometimes I have a hard time sticking to extravagant plans that I set up for myself. Not that I am a quitter...but let's just say I get distracted easily. Especially when these "extravagant plans" have to do with one of two things:

Food & Exercise.

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However....a few months ago I became inspired to start running again and get this old "mom-body" back into shape. (In reality, it's been almost a year now since pushing Hannah out- and the ole saying, "I just had a baby" probably doesn't pack the same punch as it did at one time.) So I got the grand idea and made an "extravagant plan" to run the relay version of the Saint Cloud Earth Day Half Marathon with my sister. -

I have not mentioned it until now- because with Minnesota weather and no gym membership- training in 20 degree weather, having a sick baby, and working full-time has made training very hard at times. But, I stuck through it all (Toot! Toot!) and I am proud to say that Tiff and I are ready for the half marathon next Saturday morning!

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Since we are doing the "relay-style" the front runner endures 6 miles and then trades off to the back runner who takes on a little over 7 miles. My sister, being the very generous and caring gal that she is- gladly passed off the back seven to me. (Love you younger-and-much-more-in-shape-little-sister.) I just came home from another 6+ miler (Toot! Toot!) and I am feeling great. For me to start an exercise commitment that requires me to run 5+ miles multiple times a week and stick with it...Well, let's just say: There are pigs... (giant pigs- think boars- flying in the air right now.) Looking forward to my first official run/race.

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So...If you're in the Saint Cloud area next Saturday morning with nothing to do- stop by the Earth Day Run and come cheer us on! Bring your cameras, being the picture person that I am- I am bummed that I probably won't get any photos....We got matching outfits- look for BRIGHT pink shirts coming at you. (and if you miss us, you'll know- we will have bright pink bows in our hair too!)

If nothing else, just come out and get inspired to start/keep your body moving and grooving. There is seriously nothing more amazing and inspiring then watching a race!

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Toot! Toot!