My first 5k a year ago!

Hey peeps! I was going through some older pictures & I found pictures of my very first race! It was almost a year ago that I ran this race. Can you believe it!? It was a 5k run at Bishops Pumpkin Patch. I use to work at this pumpkin patch as a teenager giving kids pony rides. :)  The course ran through the pumpkin patch & through the dirt. It was a fun experience. Jesse & the kiddos came & cheered me on! My cousin Julie & her kids came too. I was nervous, but, I did it! What a year it has been! Little did I know that this was only the begining of my running journey!

Getting my stretch on before the race. :)

Me before the race!



Waving at my family as I run by!

Run Jenni Run!!!

And I did it!



Coastal Trail Run!

Well peeps, on Aug 13th I ran my first trail run! It was awesome! It was an 11 miler through the redwood forest! The elevation climb was crazy...but it was fun! I ran with my friend Michele. We had a blast. Running under the canopy of the redwoods was majical...jumping over dead logs & crossing over creeks & ponds was amazing. It was a great experience to say the least. One thing for sure...I'm gonna do it again!

Showing our Girl power!

Michele & I before the race. :)

Not just for the boys...heehee. :)

Mad dash to the finish line! Yeah me!!!





Our victory march! All done!!!

I survived!!!

Me before the race...I was so nervous!

Well, my half marathon has come & gone....and yes, I did it! What an awesome day it was! No rain, just blue skies & fresh air! It was perfect!! I never thought I could run 13 miles...but, it's amazing how WE put up walls & prevent ourselves from being amazing. I did it...I really did it & I AM AMAZING! My wonderful hubby supported me through it all....he showed me that being amazing is nothing short of a little hard work & determination. Thx babe! He also showed his support by running the race with me. I learned a valuble lessons from this race, 1)to never give up, 2)I'm stronger than I thought & 3) when given the opportunity I can be pretty amazing. With that said, this is not the end my friends...I plan on running more races. This half marathon was an awesome experience & has opened the door to new challenges. Don't build walls my friends, it only keeps you from finding out how great you can really be!

Jesse helping me finish mile 13!

I see the finish line!!!! Yes!

Bringing it home!

The time has come!

Well, it's the night before my first 1/2 marathon & I'm excited! Race starts at 7am & it's suppose to poor rain! Looks like it's gonna be a wet one. :) Jess bought me some new running shoes tonite that are soo awesome...can't wait to use them tomorrow. Gonna get some good sleep, get up & make it happen!

Signed up & ready to go!

Ok peeps...I know I told you about the Avenue of the Vines 1/2 marathon weeks ago, but, I didn't actually sign up until today. I don't know why I waited till the last minute? Oh well, I'm so excited!!! So in one week I will have accomplished running my first 1/2 marathon! No backing out now because it's official! Whoo hoo! Also, my hubby is showing his support by running the marathon with me. Lol, you know someone loves you when they are willing to run 13.1 miles with you.♥ So, ready or not, here I come!

We ran for the "Health of It"!








 

Kids & my parents before the 5k walk.





 
  

We came, we saw & we walked...for the Health Of It of course. ;) It was a beautiful sunny day in Lodi for a 5k walk. Most of the walk was through scenic Lodi neighborhoods & many of the neighbors stood outside their homes cheering us on & we had fun cheering on the 10k runners! There were plenty of water stations keeping everyone hydrated & the local police had fun handing out stickers to the kids. There was even a face painting station that the kids had fun at ( even I had a lil something done). It was an enjoyable experience for everyone. It was great having the kids out there...& my mom gave her new hips a run for their money!





Walking for the health of it!


 











Cheese! :)















 



Our shirts. :)

























 































Running for the Health of it!!!

This saturday my family along with my parents are doing a 5k walk for the Lodi Memorial Hospital. Both of my mom's parents passed away at this hospital before I was even born...this walk has special meaning & I'm looking forward to this walk with my family in memory of my grandparents. ♥