Happy Friday! Hope you all had an amazing week and are ready for an epic weekend! For me, this is my only day off then 4 straight. (Yikes!!!)

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So, a couple of posts back I mentioned how I was working on some new fitness goals. Tonight, I am set to run my first 5k! (Yay!) I'm excited! My goal is to try to run it (jog it) without stopping. My ultimate goal is to run a 5k under 20 minutes.

A 5k is about 3.1 miles. Back in middle school, I was able to run a mile in about 6 minutes. I don't expect to run tonight's 5k in under 20 minutes tonight. My goal is to run it under 1 hour. (Seeing how I ran it Tuesday night while distracted by TV and on a treadmill!)

My second 5k is October 4th. I hope to run that one in under 30-45 minutes. The third is November 1st. I know I kind of went 5k crazy but the timing of these events was uncanny.

I would like to hear from you. Do you have any fitness/health goals? Do you see yourself being healthier than you are now?

Also, post a comment about topics you would like for me to blog about. I would love to hear from you!!

3 things-

1. Pay day is today!

2. 5k With co workers tonight!!

3. For my health.

Lots of love,

Barbara

Happy Tuesday! Yes! I know the weather (at least in NC) is a little bit gloomy but be grateful! You are alive, you still have purpose, and are reading my blog! Thank you!

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Confession: I love roller coasters. In fact, if you were to take me to a amusement park--I will ride just about every ride in the place. I love the thrill of the ride, the rush of adrenaline I get coasting down the hill, and the impact of joy I get knowing I had the time of my life experiencing something that some people don't. However, if you can recall the first time you stepped on roller coaster or into any unfamiliar terrority, you probably felt a wave of emotions from fear, doubt, and anxiety. Like me, you possibly sought any advice or encouragement to bulk you up for the challenge.

An great example of this challenge comes from the Bible when Peter walks on water. (Matthew 14:22-33) Peter starts to sink when he stops focusing on Jesus. In short, whenever you stop focusing on the end goal and focus on other distractions, you will become discouraged and ultimately quit. Just like the roller coaster example, if you pay more attention to the drop or the screams of others, you may not want to take a step onto the ride to experience joy and more importantly, a great memory. The beauty of this example is it can be applied to whatever challenge you may be facing in your life right now whether it be a pending job promotion, weight loss challenge, relationship, degree, etc. It will not be easy but it will be worth it. I write this not only to encourage you but myself as well. :)

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In my last post, someone asked about the ADA (American diabetes association) walk and more information about where to donate. The link is below. I thank you so much in advance for your support! This cause is near and dear to me!

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?px=10182125&pg=personal&fr_id=9867&s_src=boundlessfundraising&s_subsrc=:sub_source

3 things-

1. With the exception of one, I have most of my teeth filled!

2. Bible study tomorrow! :)

3. My dad's coming to see me!

Also, I would love for you all to comment on more of what you would like to read about. I would love and appreciate your feedback and also of what you are interested in with my daily life, Christian life, and career life. :)

Much love to you all!

Barbara <3