Running Update...

It's been about 2 weeks since my 30 day challenge and I'm here to say that it has become a habit.

I haven't missed any days that I planned on running.

I will be running the Turkey Trot in Dana Point on thanksgiving day. Come run it with me! http://turkeytrot.com

Stearnzie Thirty Day 30!!!!

For the last thirty days, I have ran at least 1 mile a day without ever missing one run. My furthest distance was 5.24 miles..... I can't believe it!

I could have done a 6 mile run today, but instead, I ran 2 miles and then walked the rest of the way. I prayed and thanked God for the strength and grace that He sent for me in Christ. It was a very emotional morning.

There were some defeating moments in my past that were working against me in this challenge. I could hear my soccer coaches telling me I wasn't good enough. I could hear the kids on the playground telling me that I would never finish this challenge. I heard my PE coaches in high school harping on me because I could never run a mile. I heard thoughts of defeat that told me I would never be "fit" and that I should just give up now.

But if God is for me, who can be against me?

Although the thoughts of my past followed hard after me, your support in this challenge helped me overcome those defeating memories. Running into random people around town and having them cheer me on my running was SO encouraging. Reading your comments on facebook, twitter and blog helped encourage me on days I wasn't "feeling" it.

If you are reading this blog right now, know that this type of challenge is possible for you too. Maybe it isn't running, but whatever it is, I'm here to say YOU CAN DO IT!

In closing I would like to leave you with this;

30 days ago I felt lazy, discouraged, and consumed with self loathing.

Today I feel confident, motivated, energized, and loved.

HALF MARATHON HERE I COME- but first, rest tomorrow! :)

Stearnzie Thirty Day 29

After my long 5 mile run yesterday, I could only go 1 mile today. Plus, I ran on a treadmill and I can never go as far when I run on treadmills.

1 MORE DAY!!!

Stearnzie Thirty Day 28... WOO HOO!

The video explains my joy....

Thank you all for your support in this huge task!

Stearnzie Thirty DAY 27

I spoke with my good buddy Riley Hall today and shared with him that I was concerned I might be getting sick. Im really not sure if its sickness or just my body being tired from all the running.... I was afraid that I may not be able to run today and I have worked really hard. Riley encouraged me to just run a mile at a slow pace. I did it and I feel great. Phewww, that was a close one.

I also went to Whole Foods today to get my new pair of Tom's and while I was there I looked into some vitamins. I decided to get a Multi Vitamins, Fish Oil & Immune Booster.

DAY 27 OMGOSH....

Stearnzie Thirty DAY 25 AND 26

Saturday- Had a beautiful 2.7 mile run around back bay. It was so quiet and peaceful. I took a video of it and restored my ipod and it was deleted. :( Very cool though

Sunday- Most victorious day yet! I ran 4.7 miles in 56 mins. About 11 min mile average. Although I was having a hard time throughout the run because I didn't use the restroom beforehand. Could have been a very ugly situation. :)

Stearnzie Thirty DAY 23 AND 24

Although I may be lacking on my blogging, I can assure you I am not lacking on my running.

Its really funny running into people who I had no idea were following my running. The question they ask me is the same across the board; "so............you haven't missed a day???" and I love that I can confidently say, no.

Yesterday 2.75 miles

Today 1.75 (IT WAS HOT, OKAY?)

6 days left. Lets have a party!

Stearnzie Thirty day 21 and 22

It happened. Pretty good days. I can't believe I'm almost done.

Stearnzie Thirty DAY 20

I had a great run today along the back bay. I didn't think I would be able to go far at all as I woke up today not feeling well, but once I started running I couldn't stop.

:)

stearnzie Thirty DAY 19

Good run today. although very hot! Just a little over 3 miles.

I wish you could see the amount of sweat that is dripping from my body right now.

Stearnzie Thirty DAY 18

Hey Y'all

Nice easy run near back bay. People are starting to notice that my body is changing.

I didn't realize how sore my body was until I got a massage today. OUCH!

12 days to go! (although I'm not stopping after that)

Stearnzie Thirty DAY 16 and 17

Running has been going well. I got some new shoes that I am still getting used to.

The guy at Road Runner told me that I should do active recovery. Basically, on my days off, I should do a light run for 1 to 2 miles. He explained to me that active recovery is better than not running at all. He then started to use a bunch of fancy runner jargon and lost me.

Yesterday- Ran 1.3 miles at a really light pace (off day)

Today- Ran 2.7 at my normal pace.

I can't believe its been 17 days.

STEARNzie Thirty DAY 14 and 15 (I shot for 3)

YESTERDAY- Some of you saw my tweet vid that displayed hair product in my eyes. Even I laughed at that. Okay, I laugh at myself a lot. I guess its true what they say; if you have to laugh at yourself, you're not funny..

TODAY- After doing some interval training, I was hoping that I would be able to run 3 miles today. When I got home and mapped it on http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/ (thanks Michelle Patrick), I reached my goal! Not only did I reach it, I smoked it! I ran (drumroll)........................

4.1 miles! without stopping. I feel great.

Thank you all for your support

Stearnzie Thirty DAY 12 and 13

Yesterday-

Flew home from Dallas and ran at 5:00 pm. Made it 1.75 miles, but I was tired and couldnt go anymore.

Today-

Tried something new. Interval training from iTunes- went 2.44 miles and almost threw up!

:)

Stearnzie thirty day 11

I had to run on a treadmill today. It wasn't as bad as I thought. Ran a 9 minute mile! ;)

Can't wait to get back to California and run in east side costa Mesa.

Stearnzie Thirty DAY 9 and 10

Ok, so I'm in Dallas right now leading worship for New Life Ministries http://newlifeweekend.com and I did not want to run yesterday. I sucked it up and did it, but I barely went a mile. :(

That's okay because this morning I was able to do almost 2.

I feel good.

Stearnzie Thirty DAY 8

Decided to take it easy today. 1.75 miles

Feeling good.

Im starting to think that I can actually do this.

stearnzie Thirty DAY 7

Got a new friend to help me with my running

Better late then never right?

I didn't think I would make it tonight. My class got out at 10 and I was dead from the day. But I just had to!

2.3 miles

Stearnzie Thirty DAY 6

I made it today, barely.

Hardest day of running yet, but stuck it out for 2.2 miles.

Feeling better now.

My brother told me even though I'm only running 1-2 miles a day, I need a day of rest.

Your thoughts?

Stearnzie Thirty DAY 5

I have to enter this one fast, sweat is getting all over my keyboard.

Best day yet! Didn't think I could do it after 9, awesome hours of church today.

2 miles about 20 mins. YEAH!

Much Love