Shrinking Social Worker

Woke up with a cold yesterday but colds be damned! Had to continue our tradition of being those as****es that run a 5k on Thanksgiving. I continue to beat my PBs for new ones. 😊

I ran 2 miles back to back under 10 minutes/mile which is something I’ve never been able to do before. I’ve also shaved off SIX (!!!) minutes off my 5k time this year. I’m down to 31 minutes. Really shooting for that goal of a sub-30 5k!

Life is still heavy. Everything feels like a lot. So this feels like a healthy way to deal with that.

I’m still alive. Life’s been a lot lately but still making it to the gym 3-4x/week (or running). Hoping to get my frequency back up soon - as long as life can slow down.

Two cool things today:

- beat my previous fastest 5k. Would really love to run a sub-30 5k. I’m close!

- things only a 40 year old can get excited about: look at that cholesterol drop!

Step on a Monday! I had to miss yesterday so was happy for the day off to get it in today!

40.

Today I entered my 40s. I loved my 30s (for the most part, ya know…). I can’t wait to see what this decade has to offer.

I started my morning with a 4 mile run with my favorite person. It was also my very first time running in public with only a sports bra. It was a goal I had set for this year. I’m going to try to make my 40s about growth and doing things outside my comfort zone.

I lost my step dad this week very unexpectedly. I’m an only child so I’m carrying a lot on my shoulders right now so my mom doesn’t have to. Trying to remember to refill my own cup so I made it back to the gym today for some grit.

I’m so grateful for the support and words of kindness I’ve received this week. I wouldn’t have survived without it. And I’m especially grateful for my amazing husband who lifts me up every day at baseline but has been there every step of the way.

Back from vacation means back to routines! I’m tired as hell and sore - Grit will hurt today. 🙃

I’ve upgraded from “that as***le who runs a 5k on Thanksgiving” to “that as***le who runs a 5k on vacation.”

(Seriously though - I’m proud of myself. Not once ever in my life have I ever even considered working out while on vacation.)

I love hitting these goals!

When Snapchat memories help you realize how far you’ve come…

Neither body is good or bad - just the body I was in then and the one I’m in now.

Happy Sunday, loves!

Good morning! Today is day #1 of my vacation. Started my morning with a 5k. Off to St Louis later this morning for shopping followed by Limp Bizkit concert tonight! 🤘🏻

Happy Sunday! Starting my Sunday per usual - step! I’ll be missing this next week (but not too much cuz I’ll be on the beach 🤣)