the unperfected perfectionist

Do you ever have those days in which you just feel you need a bit more inspiration than on other days?  I had one of those days today!  I prefer to be the one to offer up some inspiration to others but, there are many occasions that I must go searching for some of my own.   Its really ironic because as I was thinking I needed a dose of inspiration, Emma had turned on the T.V. and would you believe inspiration was staring me dead in the eye.  The Ironman World Championship was showing.  I don't watch much T.V. but, this really captured me today.  I watched the well trained endurance athletes compete in this event and amongst them were also people that had never competed before.  They told stories of several competitors.  A woman that used to be very overweight, a woman that was diagnosed with cancer and endured treatments at the same time she was training.  There was a man with no legs and a man in his eighties.  While watching th...

Happy Tuesday to you!  I hope that you were able to enjoy some great times with friends and family over the last weekend of the summer.  I know that I certainly did!  It seemed to fly by in a blink of an eye!  It is hard to believe that summer is over already.  I fought back tears as I put my daughter on the bus this morning to begin her first day as a third grader.  I am not, and never will be one of those moms that looks forward to the day that school starts up every fall.  I fully enjoy my time with my daughter. It feels like part of me is missing when she isn't here. Today, I just can't wait for her to come home and share, in full detail, all about her day.   Well, as I promised, I am going to share with you today about my weekend and most importantly...my half marathon!   Friday afternoon, we headed south to Indianapolis for my big race.  I was a complete mess!  I was sad about leaving Emma home and knowing she would...

Happy Saturday to you!  I hope you have been able to enjoy your day doing something you love.  I actually had no plans on blogging today but, sometimes I either have experiences that I want to share or ideas just pop into my head.  Today just happened to be one of those days that I experienced something that I needed to share.  This morning was another one of those beautiful mornings that made me want to get out of bed and be happy to start my day.  It also happened to be a morning that would have my last long training run awaiting me.  I did not sleep well at all last night and certainly could have used a dose of energy.  I had my breakfast and got myself ready to head out for my run. I usually run at the same place and that shouldn't surprise anyone, as I am a very routine being.  I knew that my drive to my favorite running path would allow me to get my mind pumped up and ready for this run.  You know, when you are driving by yourself and...

I can't believe it is Thursday already!  I am going to continue writing about things that I am thankful for each Thursday.  Last Thursday, I was thankful for the beautiful sunshine and it is shining bright as can be once again.  I love it!  Today, I am thankful for the ability to run.  I know, it may sound silly to some of you, but, I absolutely love to run.  This was not always the case.  In fact, it was only within the last 4 years that I have grown to love it more and more.  Running allows me to not only get some great exercise, but also allows me to kind of tune out the whole world for a few miles.  I am able to listen to my music, do lots of thinking, relieve some stress and anxiety that I may be carrying.  Running is like therapy for me.  Even on days that my body is sore or tired, a good run always leaves me feeling better.  Since I have moved to Cincinnati, my running routine has been knocked down the priority list ...