April Awakenings

Hi all!! Hard to believe we are into April already. So much possibility lays before us! I've already had an interesting start to my month. Yesterday I went in for my yearly exam...it was a bit of an eye opener! First off they're scale has me at 165, not too bad. Not much change from last year, but still a long way from where I was 2 1/2 years ago. I'm still a bit surprised, though, that it still puts my BMI at 29 according to their chart. Another surprise was my blood pressure....138/82. That's the highest reading I've ever had as an adult. Part of me wants to think it was a fluke, but part of me knows that there is some history of high blood pressure in my family so it could be right on. At first I thought, "No way!! This can't be right. I'm too young for this!" Then it really sunk in. I guess when it comes down to it, it really brought home the fact than I'm not a youngster anymore. I'll be 41 in just a couple months, and even though my brain wants me to think I'm still in my 20s in reality I KNOW I'm getting older and it's time to start making changes and doing what I need to to live strong and healthy for another 40 years. So, that said, one of my big goals for this month is to look into how fitness and diet after 40 changes. It's crazy how the years sneak up on you, but I'm determined to still live the happiest, healthiest, most active life I can!

Now, for races on the horizon. 

First up this month will be the Every Mile Counts 5 mile virtual race from Running on the Wall. This will be the first race I've done with them. Their swag looks incredible...that's what was one of the deciding factors about running this one. That and I'm always looking for new race organizers with cool new races and medals to try so I can let you all know if they are as good as their word. They've had a few before this I was going to enter but didn't, so I'm excited about this one.

The second one is the Gold Jacket 5k which is run in conjunction with the Hall of Fame Marathon. This will be my first live race of the year so I've got major butterflies about this one. It should be exciting though.  It's really close to my house. I know the course. We get to run by the McKinley Monument, through the city park and by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, AND we get some awesome bling and a high five from Dan Marino at the finish!!! Way cool!! I can't wait to share that race report.

Well, I've got a pretty busy day ahead of me, so I've got to get going, but one of my other goals for the month is to be on here more with more running, fitness, health, food and recipe fun. So I'll be seeing you all again soon!! Until next time run lots and live happy!! <3