Gone Too Long

 It's been far too long since I've written. I didn't really run much last year. After my achilles injury, I wasn't really motivated to get out on the road. Well, that and I was lazy. I started working out but not consistently running or doing any cardio. I started running again this year and have actually fallen in love with the distance.

I have purged a lot from life in the last year, things that were taking up my STEAM* resources and weren't necessary or even enjoyed.

• I've almost completely cut out TV, we don't have cable/satellite and I don't really care to stream much. Basically my school of thought is: if it's not ok for the kids to watch it then I shouldn't be either; garbage in, garbage out. Plus, if I have time to sit, I'd rather read or talk to Nealy instead of staring at the TV.
• I've severed the tie to soda. That wasn't easy at all. I love a good regular Coke or Mtn Dew. It's nearly impossible to eat mexican food or pizza with water to drink. I can do it, but I have to have the will power to do so.  I've converted to water now or an occasional kombucha.
• I'm still working on cutting out more processed foods. I'm definitely not the king of eating clean, but we have cut out a lot of processed foods at home. Our goal is "less processed, more whole" not "non-processed".
• I've started running more this year with an emphasis on "enjoying the moment". I signed up for the half again this year for St. Jude and have huge goals to crush. I want to run a sub 2hr half marathon. It would be an amazing accomplishment if I can do so.
• Nealy and I are being more intentional in going on dates with couple friends or just with each other. That's not something we've done a lot of in the past. Our kids are to the point that they are happy for grandparents to keep them while we go out, almost excited for us to leave. HAHAHA.

This year has been great so far, and it's only going to get better.

See you out there...