About me:
I love being active with outdoor activities. Hobbies? cycling, running, hiking, riding my motorcycle, family, walking my little puppy, cooking in my kitchen, hosting friends at my house, serving others and paying it forward. I am musician and play in the orchestra and big band jazz. I teach music and photography. I am a runner and enjoy doing half marathons and 5k runs. I am a cyclist and love doing 100 mile charity bicycle rides to raise money for charities. I enjoy a 50 mile bicycle ride on a Sunday afternoon. My christian walk is very important to me. On the simple side of activity, I love to walk my little puppy, Sydney. |
Why do I run:
If I do not run, my day is less than good. I love to run in early morning and do not mind running in rain at all nor do I mind cold down to 30 degrees. After all, a mile into a run, the body heat builds up and I am nice and toasty with three layers on, hood and gloves and I am good to go. I especially enjoy running at sunrise and see the beautiful scene that God has given us each day. I am hard on my self and even when I do not feel like pushing at the end of a run, I will pick myself up by my boot straps and tell myself I can do this. I think I got the pushing myself from my daddy who has been in excellent physical shape all his life and has no health issues so I want to be just like my daddy and that gives me the strength to keep going. |
Why I started running:
I started out cycling in 2006 because my dr told me I was borderline diabetic. Then to cross train, I began running and enjoy running more than cycling. I am not into times because I run to be healthy and enjoyment. 9 to 11 min miles are fine with me. I've felt so much better since I began exercising and never want to go back. I love having great cardio and strive for the highest HR possible to keep the ticker in excellent condition so I can live a long and healthy life just like my 95 yr old daddy who says, I refuse to grow up and I refuse to act my age. |