Go Big or Go Home.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 01:41PM
Gabrielle Reece is all that. Period. How can you not watch her and be inspired? Also, two snaps! I just found her blog: CLICK HERE and bookmark it!!
Kids, I have to tell you, I don't know why, but as I have jumped into running, and into doing something that I'd built up such a fear around- and conquering it (yes, I've just started and I am a wee beginner but I've stuck with it, done it right, conquered the cramp issue and I'm LOVING it!), I'm realizing a couple new things about myself.
I AM FAR MORE COMPETITIVE THAN I THOUGHT.
Now that I'm reading Runner's World, and reading the blogs of fabulous runner chicks, and watching my BFF Amy excel (after she just did her first 1/2 marathon! YOU GO GIRL!) I see what they are doing and I want to get there. Not just get there, I want to surpass them. Is this wrong? I don't think so. It's friendly but intense competition and I think it is GOOD FOR US. It keeps you pushing to get better and better.
I AM NO LONGER INTERESTED IN JUST "LOSING WEIGHT". I AM INTERESTED IN PUSHING THIS BODY THAT GOD GAVE ME TO THE LIMITS TO SEE WHAT I CAN ACCOMPLISH. RAISING THE BAR HIGHER THAN EVER BEFORE AND JUMPING WAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY OVER IT.
When I was at the More Magazine Reinvention Convention (please note, the company I work for, NMS is owned by Meredith Corporation, who runs More Magazine, FYI.) in Chicago, and got to hear Dara Torres speak, I remember thinking, "Wow she is like another LEVEL of athlete....". And when I think of Gaby Reece I think the same thing. These are simply two examples but do you know what I mean? These are women that are CRUSHING IT. And that's the only way to roll. IMO.
I read in my recent Runner's World magazine something to the effect that "...when you branch out from just running into running your first 5K, then your first 1/2 marathon, you ARE an athlete. You train like an athlete, you eat like an athlete, you think like an athlete...." etc. It WOWED me to think that this could be me. I've always been Kelly that just loves working out but hasn't ever said "THERE! I MADE IT!" yet.
It is so on.
I am inspired and amped and I don't want to just play. I want to PLAY HARD. I want to KICK ASS. I want to blow my own expectations out of the water. I could care less that I'm only getting THIS amped when I'm 41. I have more energy and more knowledge NOW (and I know, I know, I look fabulous too>>>) than ever. It's time to BRING IT. Go BIG or Go HOME. And I'm not going home.
I don't want to watch others and say "Wow they are so incredible, how did they DO that?". I want to think to myself, "Holy COW, that was so incredible! How did YOU do that??"
And of course, yes, I'd love to be that tall. It would help in my Badasseryness. But that's why I simply invest in 5 inch heels.
There are 5 months left in this year. What are your plans? Do you plan to look back at 2010 and think, "HOLY COW, I amazed myself!!"? I know I do.
Question of the Day: What do you want to do differently or better in the next 5 months so you wow yourself??
Today's workout was a mini-workout since I had my friend's daughter at my house overnight. She "works out" with me as I do Cathe's Core Cardio Circuit. 35 minutes only (I stopped about 5 minutes early) and I burned 370 calories. I am hoping I Have time enough tonight after packing for NYC to go for my run. This is week 2 of my training for a 5k!! And I am on day FOUR of no soda!! YAYA!! I'm totally down with it. Sherry and I are working on chugging 4 Qts of water a day. I tend to chug 2 Qts then on the 4th one I add the Arbonne Fizzy Tabs I told you about. Kids, they make water taste like soda-ish with the fizz but they are GOOD FOR YOU. Some of you emailed me asking for ingredients list and stats and I'm happy to do so. Then I'm going to get that Chlorophyll stuff from my BFF Amy- who should be on the vlog/blog next week. She is in NYC now, coming home tomorrow as I arrive.
WHO IS GOING TO BE AT BLOGHER?? LET'S HANG!!! LET ME KNOW!!
Below is a snippet from Cathe's Cardio Core Circuit. Love me some Cathe. Order from Cathe.com.
Reader Comments (9)
LOVE this post!! I am totally see myself as an athlete this last 2 months. Putting your focus on how your body performs and what you can DO and what you want to BE ABLE to do, is WAYY more fun then focusing on how much weight I lost this week.
5 months left! Wow I have my plans laid out till the end of the year but when you wrote that you made me realize, THERES NOT MUCH TIME LEFT! Good thing I am on track! As always love your blog Kelly!
What do I want to do differently in the next 5 months? I want to remember what my goals are in detail and keep my focus, no losing focus and forgetting the Big Picture! I have the memory of a goldfish normally.
You stopped before the ending abs didn't you? ;)
Girl, I am right there with you! Now that I'm back on track, all I can think about is not just getting back in shape, but getting in the best shape of my life!! It's never too late! CRUSH IT!
April YES but seriously, ONLY because the 4 1/2 year old was like pinching a fit for me to stop!!
Let's go NICOLE!! WOOT!! We will!!!
Tea, I have NO short term memory at all. Seriously. It's BAD. But, that's why my blog and keeping a calendar and a goals sheet HELPS me stay focused!!
;-)
Well said! I always thought to myself, damn how did you run THAT much? BEING that person now (well before that is) is the best feeling ever! I need to get back on it.
Go Jessica!! You will!!! no doubt!!!
Can't wait to run one with you :) I have to say I HATED running but crossing that finish line was an amazing rush that is addictive. It is great to crush a goal that you didn't feel ready for and do something that most people are afraid to try. You are well on your way girl! You didn't want to run 4 weeks ago and now you are kicking butt and taking names! We will be racing this fall!!
xoxo
The fact that you are 41 (which I dont believe, I thought you were 32, 33 tops) motivates me to keep working out and treating my body the best I can!!
Oi, August, hello. I can't believe it's here but I plan on getting on a more consistent workout schedule via kettlebell, workout videos (thanks to the link for Core Cardio---it looks kick ass) and various things. I was doing well earlier this yr until my knee started bothering me and it got warm out. I hate working out when its hot and have all the motivation to when it's cold out.
Amy, I so know it!! I DO!!!
Tiff- I am SO with you - the hotness is like UGH. But let me say this, I'm more sick of my flipping hips than I am sick of the hot weather. Time to dominate!!!!
XO