My Change Through Running

Israel Guns Archaeologist Guns & Machine Guns

2011-03-23T14:08:00.000-07:00

Bid Me A Run

2011-03-23T14:07:00.001-07:00

Getting High Under the Sea!

2011-03-23T14:07:00.000-07:00

Git Ur Dun!!!

2011-03-23T14:06:00.001-07:00

Was A Total Zoombie!!

2011-03-23T14:06:00.000-07:00

Mace is for Dog Attacks...gggrrrr....

2011-03-23T14:05:00.000-07:00

A Tiger Driving In Israel!!

2011-03-23T14:04:00.000-07:00

Israel or BUST!

2011-03-23T14:03:00.000-07:00

NO SHORT CUTS!!

2011-03-23T14:02:00.000-07:00

365 Days Of Running

2011-02-18T00:25:00.000-08:00

Running in the Cold with a Cold ~ ugh.

2011-02-18T00:24:00.003-08:00

Resting on Purpose

2011-02-18T00:24:00.002-08:00

RunDay3

2011-02-18T00:24:00.001-08:00

Fartlecks Kick Tail!! OUCH!!

2011-02-18T00:24:00.000-08:00

He is So Amazing!!

2011-02-18T00:23:00.001-08:00

I Xtrained with Jillian Michaels!!!!

2011-02-18T00:23:00.000-08:00

Twisted Knee!! GGRRRRRRR!!!!!

2011-02-18T00:22:00.003-08:00

Recover Day.....I'm done.

2011-02-18T00:22:00.002-08:00

My Eye Lids won't stay up!!

2011-02-18T00:22:00.001-08:00

I DARE YOU! Race Me! Here's How!!!

2011-02-18T00:22:00.000-08:00

Running on Ice ~ Yikes!

2011-02-18T00:21:00.003-08:00

Ice Angles Fight in Snow!

2011-02-18T00:21:00.002-08:00

Running Peaches!!!! Free of Pain!!!

2011-02-18T00:21:00.001-08:00

WhooHoo!! 3lbs Gone! Thats what I'm say'n!!

2011-02-18T00:21:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday ~ Go Rest!

2011-02-18T00:20:00.002-08:00

Martin Luther King ~ Move Forward!!!!

2011-02-18T00:20:00.001-08:00

Mental War

2011-02-18T00:20:00.000-08:00

Deer Whisperer Puddle Hunting!

2011-02-18T00:19:00.003-08:00

Black Eyed Peas at the YMCA! Woot Woot!!

2011-02-18T00:19:00.002-08:00

Paris Hilton ~ Are you my Friend or Sub friend??

2011-02-18T00:19:00.001-08:00

Grit Your Teeth Kind of Sore!!

2011-02-18T00:19:00.000-08:00

STOP LYING!!

2011-02-18T00:18:00.002-08:00

Sweet Tomato's and 65 Roses

2011-02-18T00:18:00.001-08:00

Red Wine & Driving

2011-02-18T00:18:00.000-08:00

Helping create change, Snow...Jacuzzi...aaahhhhh....

2011-02-18T00:17:00.002-08:00

Gett'n My Run On!!

2011-02-18T00:17:00.001-08:00

My Eyes Popped out of my Head!!

2011-02-18T00:17:00.000-08:00

Steroid Jelly Belly's! Watch Out!

2011-02-18T00:16:00.002-08:00

Ultra Running & Me Time

2011-02-18T00:16:00.001-08:00

14 Miles, Yeah! Shaking afterwards, Crap!

2011-02-18T00:16:00.000-08:00

Dreams Do Come True!!

2011-02-18T00:15:00.002-08:00

Happy Valentines!! Working Out with a New Doo!!

2011-02-18T00:15:00.001-08:00

Eye lids sweating! YUCK!

2011-02-18T00:15:00.000-08:00

Shouting Out & Ran with an Ultra!

2011-02-18T00:14:00.001-08:00

I Was Last

2011-02-18T00:14:00.000-08:00

Grit Your Teeth Kind of Sore!!

2011-01-26T22:54:00.000-08:00

Paris Hilton ~ Are you my Friend or Sub friend??

2011-01-26T22:06:00.000-08:00

Black Eyed Peas at the YMCA! Woot Woot!!

2011-01-26T22:05:00.001-08:00

Mental War

2011-01-26T22:05:00.000-08:00

Bunches of Stuff

2011-01-26T22:04:00.000-08:00

"Tell yourself don't ask yourself" - YMCA Coach

okie dokie ~ I'm fix'n to post my vlog material that talks about what I'm doing to be a better runner. It takes HOURS to do all that and there are mega distractions in my life right now so its easier to post vlogs verses sitting down to write you my thoughts. Therefore, my blogs will be few and far between....bummer I know, just in transition so until then here are some vlogs to confirm I'm still changing through running :-)

Many Blessings,
Toni

Deer Whisperer Puddle Hunting!

2011-01-18T21:28:00.001-08:00

Puddle Hunting

2011-01-18T21:28:00.000-08:00

"Anyone who ever said sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain" - Unknown

Today was fantastic!! I'll post the vid but one thing that wasn't mentioned was I did 3 miles but turned around and went to the gym and did a 1/2 hr. of elliptical :-) It was a lovely productive day :-)

Boling Park
3 Miles
YMCA
1/2 hour Elliptical

Slushy Mud Awesome!!

2011-01-17T22:46:00.000-08:00

"If you can't fly, run, if you can't run, walk, if you can't walk, crawl but whatever you do keep moving forward!f" - Martin Luther King

I have it all on video but there was a college team out there, they inspired me and was tried really hard to run the best I could and I did! It was a good run ;-) The ground was soft so I just felt nice and easy.

Boling Park
5 Miles

Martin Luther King ~ Move Forward!!!!

2011-01-17T22:43:00.000-08:00

WhooHoo!! 3lbs Gone! Thats what I'm say'n!!

2011-01-16T22:52:00.000-08:00

CRASH

2011-01-16T22:51:00.000-08:00

"Running made me feel like a bird out of a cage, I loved it that much" - Pricilla Welch

I wanted to rest and relax with my family and for the most part i did however when i came home from church i crashed! But later in the evening I cozied up with everyone, finished another vlog (they take forever!) So, I'm not gonna do them on Sun. they can be exhausting!

Didn't run

Last Sunday ~ Go Rest!

2011-01-16T22:47:00.000-08:00

Running Peaches!!!! Free of Pain!!!

2011-01-14T21:53:00.000-08:00

Big Peach Running Co.

2011-01-14T21:52:00.001-08:00

"Just Do It!" - Nike

Okie Dokie its still ultra ice out and therefore I can't really run outside so I went to the Y and they closed early cuz of it :-( BUT I did take a friend to get new shoes at the Big Peach Running Co and it really worked out for her :-) So, that was good :-)

Didn't run....dang ice!

Ice Angles Fight in Snow!

2011-01-13T20:52:00.000-08:00

"In every walk with Nature, one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir

I had a good hike today, saw Janet (sight for sore eyes) Got a gym membership ~ Thank God!! Pretty productive I'd say and the girls totally cracked me up! Just watch :-D

Boling Park
4 Mile Hike

Ice Angles Fight in Snow!

2011-01-13T20:49:00.000-08:00

Running on Ice ~ Yikes!

2011-01-12T19:17:00.000-08:00

Running on Ice - um. no.

2011-01-12T19:15:00.000-08:00

"I sometimes think that running has given me a glimpse of the greatest freedom a man could ever know because it results simultaneously liberation of both body and mind " - Sir Roger Banister

Too Icy couldn't run, tried though.

Didn't run

I DARE YOU! Race Me! Here's How!!!

2011-01-10T21:38:00.000-08:00

RACE ME!!

2011-01-10T21:37:00.000-08:00

"There's one good thing about snow, it makes your lawn look as nice as your neighbors" - Clyde Moore

haha I found this totally awesome site! www.runday.com

I put on Youtube that I was hosting a competition :-) Anyway, its world wide because Youtube is worldwide haha :-)

We'll see what happens! Oh ya, it totally snowed more than what I've seen in years and then a thin layer of ice was over the top of it. Everything is shut down. You can't run on that but it was beautiful :-)

Didn't run

My Eye Lids won't stay up!!

2011-01-09T19:51:00.000-08:00

Barely Awake ~ Used lots and lots of energy

2011-01-09T19:50:00.000-08:00

"Tis better to lend a hand than to point the finger" - Unknown

Well, I was helping a friend all day....I'm very tired.

Didn't run

Recover Day.....I'm done.

2011-01-08T23:06:00.000-08:00

Recovering

2011-01-08T23:04:00.000-08:00

"The only one who can tell you 'you can't' is you and you don't have to listen!" - Nike

Hung out with the family today, took a recovery day.

Didn't run

Twisted Knee!! GGRRRRRRR!!!!!

2011-01-07T21:54:00.000-08:00

My knee hurts... :-(

2011-01-07T20:06:00.001-08:00

"Patience is also a form of actions." - Auguste Rodin

ugh.

I BUSTED MY KNEE!!! I'm so angry about that!! I did jumping jacks (never again) and its like I twisted it in a way....my knee is popping with any movement and it hurts like sharp pain going in each direction!!! ggggggrrrrrr.....I'm icing and taking Ibuprofen. I'm just hoping that after a few days and prayer it'll be normal.

Didn't run

He is So Amazing!!

2011-01-06T23:59:00.000-08:00

Rookie Vlogger ~ Eppic Fail

2011-01-06T20:48:00.000-08:00

"The race does not always go to the swift but to those who keep running" - Unknown

Well?? I had a wonderful run. Yeah! That being said, I accidentally deleted it and that is such a bummer because I had a great running story in it!!

I, on camera said this quote but I've been some what discouraged with my running because of how "un-swift" I am. I flippantly said, "I wish I could run with someone who is faster than me so I can keep up like on a steady basis" During my run, a guy who's like over 60 showed up who I hadn't seen in months! He ran a mile with me when I was training for a Marathon and had to run 10 miles and so my body just wanted to stop and 2 different times it did! It was like I can not move forward anymore! And I would panic and say to myself...you have to! Move! Well, he saw I was having a hard time and asked how many miles are you doing and I said 10. Do you know he ran a mile with me to help me!! What a nice man :-)

Anyways, on my 5th mile which should have been my hardest, he again ran it out with me! God is so good! I told him while I was running about my Youtube Channel. He didn't even know what Youtube was haha anyways, he agreed to be video taped with me for my show. He talked about how he was in the military and has been running for 25 years....It was GREAT footage!! What a wonderful story too!! Then I got home and accidentally deleted it!! Can you believe that!!! Oh well, I'm sure thats not the only great story that will happen in my running life but that stinks it got erased???

I was really frustrated by it and then I thought you know what? God had that guy meet me there and run a mile with me. God could have stopped it from being deleted....it happened anyway!! So, I've learned over the years when you try really hard at something and this kind of thing happens, its for a reason!! Sooooo....I'm at peace with that but I did run better with someone. Um, it was a neat day today :-)

Boling Park
5 Miles

I Xtrained with Jillian Michaels!!!!

2011-01-05T22:02:00.000-08:00

Do it Anyways!!

2011-01-05T18:24:00.001-08:00

"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you can not do!" - Walter Bagehot

I just love that quote :-) Its not good when your are dealing with a disobedient child but when it come to people talking condescendingly to you or just being jerks....I also find a little joy in "showing them up"

Anyways, I was stuck doing errands all day and I was extremely tired from staying awake editing Vlogs...still getting used to that so I decided to do Jillian "The Shred" Its meant to do everyday for a 1/2 hour but me running then turning around and doing that....no can do! So, I'm gonna call it xtraining day and do it 2 times I figure and hour of shredding will be good ~ she uses weights!

Xtraining
1 Hour!!

Fartlecks Kick Tail!! OUCH!!

2011-01-04T22:49:00.000-08:00

Speed Day = Success!!

2011-01-04T16:16:00.000-08:00

"This is not about instant gratification. You have to work hard for it, sweat for it, give up sleeping in on Sunday mornings." - Lauren Fessenden A runner

Well, today was no easy day that is for sure! Today was a speed day for me. My legs feel like jelly. But I did a warm up then I did intervals on the high school track then went down and did fartlecks at the Boling one. It was a total of 4 miles but they were good ones!

Boling Park
4 Miles
Lauren Fessenden, Cross Country Athlete

RunDay3

2011-01-04T00:11:00.000-08:00

Yeah! Finally a good 6!

2011-01-04T00:08:00.000-08:00

"The person who starts the race isn't the same person who finishes the race" - Marathon Sign

Well, today I finally put in some good miles!!! I was rested and over all even with this head cold felt rather good. So I went out there, Kailah and I went out there and put in 6 miles and they were good ones. I'm thinking I'm gonna up my fitness lifestyle and focus on eating good too. It sure would be nice to be thin again. I've been faithful with running. I know I can do that. But now....I need to be faithful with eating. I hope by my birthday I can look thin and fit.

Boling Park
6 Miles!!

Thankful for rest days

2011-01-02T15:32:00.000-08:00

"I always loved running...it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking new sights just on the strength of your feet and courage of your lungs." - Jesse Owens

That is the fuel I'm gonna use tomorrow for my run. I need to cling onto something. It is what it is right now...and its not coming natural.

Day of rest

Running in the Cold with a Cold ~ ugh.

2011-01-01T23:38:00.000-08:00

Wow! Start of the New Year!!

2011-01-01T17:40:00.000-08:00

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." -John Bingham

Not sure what this year will hold yet....but I started off this year with 3 miles. I feel really sick....but the fact that I stayed up till 4am. putting together a Vlog I'm sure didn't help :-/ Anyways, I did do a little Vlog just a peek at today's run...IN THE RAIN!! Anyways, enough complaining!!! Happy New Year!!!!

Boling Park
3 Miles

365 Days Of Running

2011-01-01T00:27:00.000-08:00

December 31st 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-31T17:38:00.000-08:00

"Goals are like stepping-stones to the stars. They should never be used to put a ceiling or a limit on achievement." - Waitley

I did 913.84 Miles in 2010!!!

I have a transformation video coming out tomorrow!! You can SEE what a change running did for me in 2010!! I'm so happy! I kept my last Years New Resolutions and beyond!! I love running! I did the trails today that just made my day! I'm gonna be brief I have some party crashing to do! Happy New Years Eve!!! Time to set new Goals!!!

Boling Park
6.5 Miles

December 30th 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-30T16:43:00.000-08:00

"Remember the reasons you are running." - Marathon Cheering Signs

As 2010 comes to an end, I'm remembering the reasons I ran and I'm left with this thought....I'm not the same person, its amazing what happens when you go for a run. Remembering this last year is like remembering someone who isn't anymore, and thankful for it.

Boling Park
7 Miles

December 29th 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-29T18:39:00.000-08:00

"A running partner can be a great motivator for cold-weather months" - Marty Jerome

Today was neat. The girls came with me and we all ran together. Kailah did 7 miles, I did 6 and Meghan did 5.5. I must say as far as they go it was their best distance runs ever! I think I could have pushed myself more but I was kind of hanging back just a little to help Meghan not quit. But any way you slice it, running with people is nice in cold weather.

Boling Park
6 Miles

December 28th 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-28T15:34:00.000-08:00

"Running, to me, is the purest expression of absolute freedom." - Via @fiftyforbilly

I ran today! Yeah! I think I have a new lease on life well, life as a runner. I'm so glad I have new shoes :-) The weather was good and I had many distractions but I ran regardless!! Yeah!

Boling Park
6 Miles

December 27th 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-27T17:48:00.000-08:00

"Run in heat, run in rain, run in wind, run in snow, run to breathe" - Real Runners (Twitter)

I got my shoes!! The best shoes EVER and probably the ugliest ;-)

Its amazing, I didn't realize how hard my shoes got? I tried on the new ones just to make sure it was the right size and I felt like I was on pillows! Wow! I felt all bouncy and everything! I needed to lend a "helping hand" today so I didn't get to put my run in but tomorrow all the not running stuff should be done. I'm getting my home in order....which in order to do so I must run!

I put in 666.74 miles on my old shoes.... I suppose it was time :-)

Didn't run

December 26st 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-26T21:49:00.000-08:00

"No Doubt a brain and some shoes are essential for marathon success, although if it comes down to a choice, pick the shoes. More people finish marathons with no brains than with no shoes." - Don Kardong

Got the flu....Picking up shoes tomorrow.

Didn't run

December 25th, 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-24T21:24:00.001-08:00

Charlie Brown Christmas

Charlie Brown -
"Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?"

Linus-
"Sure Charlie Brown, , I can tell you what Christmas is all about, lights please- and there were in the same country shepards abiding in field keeping watch over their flock by night and lo the angle of the Lord came upon them and the Glory of the Lord shown round about them, and they were so afraid and the Angle said unto them, fear not, for behold I bring you tidings of great joy which shall be to all people for unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savor which is Christ the Lord and this shall be a sign unto you, you shall find the babe wrapped in swalding clothes laying in a manger,and suddenly there was with the Angle a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace good will tward men, thats was Christmas is all about Charlie Brown"

I love Charlie Browns Chirstmas cartoon...thought this might make you feel warm in your heart.

This whole day was simply family.

Didn't run

Charlie Brown Christmas

2010-12-24T21:24:00.000-08:00

December 23rd 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-23T22:35:00.000-08:00

"Busy: actively and attentively engaged in work or a pastime, not at leisure; otherwise engaged. Full of or characterized by activity." - Websters Dictionary

The word Busy Websters seems to make it not so wonderful sounding but can I just say I've been amazed at the gratitude of people around me. And in order for these great things to happen people had to be busy. Many good things are going on around me and I'm delighted to see them flourish.

I love Christmas time. Grumpy people aren't so grumpy and that says something. Kind and serving people are given a hand to help others during Christmas time. Today was a perfect day to run...did I? Nope. Does that suck? Yes! But I got to see something today that moved my heart and I would have missed it if I went for a run instead. So, out of this whole "non-running" month, for the first time I was ok with it.

Didn't run

December 23rd 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-22T21:29:00.000-08:00

"Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind." - Mary Ellen Chase

I ordered my shoes today online! I wear Brooks Cascadia trail running shoes. They work best with my feet but they are so ugly!

Boling Park
Started then had to stop (thats all she wrote)

December 21st 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-21T22:02:00.000-08:00

"Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts." - Janice Maeditere

So very very tired, my heart is full.
Didn't run

December 20th 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-20T19:59:00.000-08:00

"Tis the season to be Giving!" - Toni McAlister

Ok so today is unique indeed!! I went to Boling and gave all the little old Grandpa's out there Christmas treats and cards. It made me feel soooooo Good! I then ran 5 miles and I was in my happy place and all was well with the world! When I got home however, I experienced intense pain and it continually gets worse. I need new shoes for Christmas!!

Boling Park
5 Miles

December 19th 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-19T20:31:00.000-08:00

"It’s only when I face frustration and use it to fuel my dedication that I feel myself moving forwards.” - John Bingham

I'm a total zombie today. I went out and had an Italian Margarita in hopes that I could crash and not wake up. I've only gotten a few hours of sleep in almost 2 days....if I wake up AGAIN at 2am. I'm getting NyQuil. Frustration is an understatement! But regardless, I'm going to go to Boling tomorrow, even if its dark, I got mace right??

Didn't run - need sleep!!! Please!!

December 17, 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-18T11:37:00.000-08:00

"If one can stick to the training throughout the many long years, then will power is no longer a problem. It's raining? That doesn't matter. I am tired? That's besides the point. It's simply that I just have to." - Emil Zatopek

This is music to my ears. Somewhere within the last few weeks weather, tiredness and distractions mattered. I simply have to run. Right at this point I need to take today hopefully not tomorrow but if I do I need to do it but I pulled stomach and back mucsels from Thursday night....all night throwing up. Turns out I ate a moldy orange. Apparently, I think they are yummy? It was dark, I didn't realize I was doing it. But in 1 night I lost 3lbs. it was bad and I was so weak. My stomach still keeps spasming....I'm gonna try and maybe walk around my neighborhood a little and see what happens. There has been a great change in my home and I have been ultra tired and have had MANY distractions but the weather hasn't helped because its been raining sleet....I just remember last year that this time raining sleet didn't matter, and its remembering last year and the determination back then that makes me sad :-(

???????

December 17th 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-17T02:07:00.001-08:00

:-( :-( :-( - me

I'm at the point of anger. I'm really really sick. The kind of sick when I first started running....ya. Anyways, I'll wait till the fever passes but even if it's raining frozen needles, I'm gonna run.

Can't run

December 16th 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-16T19:32:00.000-08:00

I repeat to myself "are you gonna be a wimp today?" - Peter Maher

I've been doing a lot of activities, I'm busy and I'm tired. Non of which is a result from running....trying not to be sad.

Didn't run

December 15, 2010 Running Blog

2010-12-15T22:00:00.000-08:00

"Then He also said to him who invited Him, "When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid." But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind." And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just." - Luke 14:12-14

All day, I mean ALL day I cooked food for people who probably won't be having a "good" Christmas, well, the way Americans classify as a "good" Christmas. Anyways, we got to serve them and it was such a blessing. I love my little family we did it all together in spite of the fact it was raining ice and we almost wrecked!! :-)

Didn't run - you know what though....this is what Christmas is all about.