Race for the Cure on Mother's Day

The first time I did this run/walk event I was moved to tears to see all the people racing in memory of their moms, daughters, and wives. Just everyone supporting loved ones, it is so inspirational. Even today I teared up a few times. I'm beating myself up because I want to lose weight faster and I see two young kids with their dad, motherless. It really makes me thankful for what I have right now in my life. I'm so thankful to have my mom. 

The Run:  I got to the starting area five minutes before the start so no warmup jog or stretching. Just tying the shoes and getting ready to go. The first mile was a lot of weaving but I still ran a 10:03 mile which I was happy with. The next mile I tried to maintain my speed and pushed out a 9:50. I was so tired and wanted to stop at this point. But I knew I could finish and keep that pace. I just had to play the mental game. I kept telling myself I'm fighting to lose weight, some people here are fighting for their lives. Be strong and finish this. I managed to still get in my finish line sprint and when I looked at my watch and saw 30:15 I just started crying. I was so happy. When I started to run again back in March it was my goal to go under 30 minutes by September and today May 11th I am so close. 

I am proud that I have lost 44 pounds this year and I know that makes running easier but I really get emotional when I see my improvement in running. I use to be a great runner and let myself go and thought for 4 plus years I would never run under 10 minute miles and today I averaged 9:45. I'm just so excited to keep pushing to get lighter and faster. I believe in myself and I know that runner is in there and she is coming through again. 

So an emotional day for me, but a great one that I spent the whole day with my phenomial mom. Happy another's Day to everyone out there. 

You know what is pushing me to lose weight, so what is your motivation to lose weight?

Isn't this the truth?