Coming Soon!!!! March 17, 2013
It’s close to 10 here, and this girl is about to hit the sack. Our little man caught another cold with a wicked case of nighttime coughing. We started breathing treatments again last night, and tonight seems a bit better, so it looks like this mami may be able to get herself a good 3-5 hours of sleep.
Before logging, I had to write a quick, little post, so that you all could share these Valentine’s Day treats with me! 
I’ve teased you for weeks now, hinting at a discount code for the Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon and a sweet giveaway to boot! Gotta give a shout out to Jason with the Publix Georgia Marathon for giving all my readers $10 off the marathon or half marathon. Take your pick! …but don’t wait too long. The code expires March 12, 2013. So here ya go!
Discount Code: BLOG10OFF13
Publix Georgia Marathon 2012
Craving more? Starting this Thursday, February 7, 2013, my first giveaway for a FREE entry into the Publix Georgia Marathon/Half Marathon 2013 begins! The contest will run through 8 p.m. (EST), on Wednesday, February 13th. I’ll announce the winner on Valentine’s Day, 9 p.m. (EST). Enter in 2 easy steps. You may have completed one of those already!
- Follow my blog. You’ll be among the first to find out about giveaways and other running-related news!
- Leave a comment on this post answering the following “What keeps you going while running when it gets tough?” ***In your comment, be sure to mention that you followed the blog and include your first name and last initial. This makes it easier when the announcement is made. ***
That’s it! The first one is as easy as clicking a button. The second serves to give inspiration to us all.
The winner will be announced Valentine’s Day BY 9 p.m. EST. The winner has 48 hours to contact me either via my blog or via a private message on my Facebook page. After 48 hours, I will announce the person next in line, and so on. In order to enter and win, entrants must live in the United States AND intend on running the Publix Georgia Marathon or Half Marathon. The voucher will only be made in the winner’s name.
Night all! And Happy early Valentine’s Day!
I am following your blog!
What keeps me going when it get tough is a great song and the words “You can do this”! Often time we talk ourselves out of going the distance in many areas of our lives. So we always must remember “you can do this”!
Rashida H.
Love mantras! Check out bondiband too! You can get running mantras put onto all sorts of neat headbands.
I am following your blog!
What keeps me going is that I know that running is a gift, and it is one that most of us will not have forever. I do not take it for granted. Some days I don’t feel like getting my run in, but I know the rewards at the end – feeling better, making healthier chocies for myself, and achieving something GREAT! I’d love to run the Publix Georgia Marathon!
Thanks!
-Miranda B.
Absolutely and very well put Miranda!
I am following your blog!
I return your query with a question: If you could do one thing everyday that would make your day better–make you a better person– you would do it, right?
I have learned that running, for me, is that one thing. Like June Carter Cash was for Jonny Cash, running is what lets me “walk the line.” And I find it very easy to be true.
I’ve been a runner now for 14, almost 15 years. In those years I’ve had my heart broken a million times, gotten married, had 2 kids and dropped 2 minutes off per mile at every distance. In the beginning, I thought what motivated me, what kept me running when it was tough, was a thinner waist line. Later, I thought it was those faster race times. But super model I am not and injuries, time and again have humbled me to the point of near starting over, almost giving up.
For certain, once the glory of being hard core wears off — those pre 5 am runs in the rain and cold are down right hideous (not to mention lonely). But I know that getting out the door and running is the one thing that hands down will make my day better. So I get out of bed and out the door and make the best of the cold, the dark, the lonely and wet sidewalk. In 14 years, I have never once regretted a run. But without fail, every damn time, I always regret skipping one.
Running is my best friend. It has helped me manage my ADHD, grief, motherhood, insecurity and anger. It has shown me success, health, fitness and patience. It has given me confidence, accomplishment, discipline and purpose everyday. Running has tested, broken, pushed, devastated and humbled me. Above eveything though, and most importantly, running has shown me that I can so many times over that I don’t even worry anymore if I can’t. Running has proven to me not only that I can, but that I will.
For every piece of myself that I have given to running; running has paid me back in spades. I run, even when it is tough and impossible and awful because I just love to run– even when it doesn’t love me back.
Thank you for sharing your intimate story of encouragement and inspiration with us. Not only has running kept you company and given you peace of mind through the years, you are also a wonderful writer.
I am following your blog on wordpress and facebook (I actually heard of you from a friend who apparently knows you somehow — Jenifer who I run with at Christian Runners and met at Zooma training — anyway, I digress…)
When the running gets tough I like to think about how far I’ve come on my fitness journey and how good it will feel when I can feel confident calling myself a ‘runner’!
When I began running I finished my first half marathon in just over 3:05 and was so proud, but I just got my PR of 2:15 a few weeks ago at the Tybee Island Half! Or how I’ve managed to shrink my average pace by minutes … or how I’ve lost 50+ lbs in the last year and a half! It’s almost hard NOT to remind yourself how far you’ve come when you’ve only got a few more miles to push through … =)
Happy Running!
Wow! Talk about several accomplishments! Definitely an inspiration! Do you mean Jennifer T? I don’t want to spell out her last name on here. If I remember correctly, she ran ZOOMA last year. Very sweet girl.
It’s amazing what a small world we live in. You’ve achieved so much in so little time. It’s definitely something to be proud of. How did you like Tybee?
Yes Jennifer T!!
I really liked Tybee! It was a beautiful course, the only problem I had was that there were no pacers…but I just found specific runners to trail like a true run creep =)
HAH WOW!
DEFNITELY a small world! 
I thought about Tybee last year but was laid up due to injury…go figure. 
And I’ve been a “leech” on numerous occasions. The most hilarious one was at the Twisted Ankle when I was chasing a 60 something you old young woman for MOST of the race! 
Works just as good as a pacer imo. 
I great song on my iPod will keep me going. I’m following you. Jim R.
What’s your favorite?! Always looking to add to the playlist in my basement for the treddy!
My grandkids keep me running when I sometimes want to quit. they are the best inspiration ever, I run in memory of my dad who died from lung cancer, I know he would be proud of me.
I love following The Running Teacher’s blog.
Della M
Family is definitely important, and wee ones always steal our hearts.
What keeps me running when it gets tough: that I CAN. I have been lucky enough to know several people who have had tragic injuries or illnesses (stroke; ALS; spinal cord break; loss of a limb) but have turned them into positive situations. I have their initials written on my running shoes. Whenever I want to stop, I look at my shoes and remember that the ability to run is a GIFT, no matter what speed I go.
I follow (and enjoy!) The Running Teacher’s blog — Carol G.
What a great way to keep those individuals in your memory and in your heart. I agree…as tough as it can get sometimes, we should be grateful for what we are able to do. Kudos to you!