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Hi Friends! I can't believe it is August already! Where the heck did most of 2013 go? Seems like just yesterday I was
I don't do this too often, but I wanted to share some personal updates and some blog news.
My most exciting news is that Metro PCS is sponsoring me to run the MetroPCS Dallas marathon! It will be my very first full marathon. They are paying my race entry and providing me with a smart phone and service until the end of the year. There are about four months until the marathon, so it is definitely time to get serious with my training. I don't just want to run a marathon, I want to
I am studying again! You may remember that I mentioned
I am working on a post now about heart-rate training based on the things I am learning through NASM. I bought a polar heart rate monitor that syncs with my Nike + GPS watch, so I am excited about experimenting with these training methods and sharing my results with you.
Lastly, I have a e-book bouncing around in my head. It is a little off my regular blog topic, so instead of a blog series, I thought I might write an e-book and offer it for free (of course) to my readers. I am still working on a title, but it will be about social media for bloggers. What do you think? Would you be interested in reading about this from me? I've been writing it in my head now for months, so I figure it is time to get it down on paper.
I am excited about the remainder of 2013, I am sure it will pass in the blink of an eye. By the time we are ringing in 2014 I hope to have a full marathon under my belt and be a certified personal trainer. Dream big!
Well, enough about me. What's up with you?
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I too am looking at doing a certification. I haven't narrowed it down yet.
ReplyDeleteI was deciding between NASM and ACSM - I choose NASM in the end. So far so good! :) I'd love to hear what you decide!
DeleteThat's great you're doing a marathon - hope the training goes well!
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in how you find the Polar monitor with the Sportwatch - I'd like to get one but haven't investigated it much yet!
I will be sure to let you know! Thanks!
DeleteI am interested in a certification too, just for my own education. Good luck with it. And yes, I would love to read your ebook.
ReplyDeleteHugs and pats to Ollie... I did pin that picture!
Thanks Elle! I'll give Ollie a belly rub from you! :)
DeleteGood luck with everything! And seriously...you can't possibly be anywhere near 40!
ReplyDelete:) thank you! You are now my new best friend!
Deletegood luck with NASM! Awesome! I have inquired, but like you always get "busy" and don't just DO IT!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous, by the way :)
I love the "chasing your dreams"...how can that not make me smile?!
thank you so much! :) you made my day!
DeleteSo excited for you Lea about the marathon,NASM, and your e-book idea. I always love reading your writings.
ReplyDeleteOMG! So exciting. :) Good luck with everything, and CONGRATS on getting sponsored for your full.
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in the heart rate based training, teach me something! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats again on your sponsorship, I'm looking forward to meeting you there!