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running in rio

2011-10-13T21:52:00.017-06:00

Cidade Maravilhosa or "Marvelous City"

5AM. Sunrise run. RIO.
Marvelous!!!

Yes, that was equivalent to a 2AM run at home... crazy, huh?!
So worth it!

I ran the distance from Parque Garota de Impanema to Leme and back.
It was the only run of my trip that I photographed.

The beaches were quiet. Rio was waking up.
By the time I reached Leme, the fog was starting to burn off and the sun was starting to warm up.

After awhile, I found myself relaxing on the beach & soaking up some sun in Impanema.

Time flew by... and my dear friend joined me for some R&R in Rio. It was great to be reunited! Since he served his mission there and is such a gentleman, I knew that I'd be safe, in good company and that we'd have a marvelous time. And, we did. -cw

les couleurs

2011-09-21T15:05:00.001-06:00

Rouge, orange, jaune, vet and marron... Sa magnifique!

These pictures are from my trail run this morning. This trail is just behind my home. As you can see, it is especially beautiful in the fall.

Well, JR is loving French. She recently learned the colors in French and taught them to me. Hence, the intro to this post. -cw

Ps. I found out some good news this week. My new schedule has more flexibility than I thought it would. Yay! Things really won't change too much...and, only, mostly for the better. :)

running with high heels on

2011-09-16T22:58:00.009-06:00

I've always been a working mom.

When I was pregnant...I worked,commuted across the "valley" in LA and wore heels until my Doctor forced me to stop wearing them by writing me a prescription NOT to...work/HR implemented that one fast!

When I had a newborn...I relocated, worked, commuted from the mountains across the valley and learned to walk in heels in the snow while carrying a baby. Thankfully, since the moment JR was born, I have had my mom around to help me. (AND, she still does!) My mom probably saw a lot of JR's "firsts", but did not share them with me so that I could experience those "firsts" for myself...even if my firsts were actually JR's 4th or 5th's.

Just before the divorce, I decided to "throw in the towel" on my then career and concentrate on my marriage. Even then, I kept one foot in the working mom door as a 20hour employee. And, well, I was fortunate enough to have my ~~foot~~ heels in that door after the divorce...

Since then, I was promoted. I have been able to have a set schedule that works well with the custody schedule. JR's become accustomed to my schedule on the weeks I have her. Wednesdays are my "mom" days in which I can be saturated in school drop off/pick up, dance drop off/pick up, playdates, making dinner, etc. I love those days. My Fridays and Saturdays alternate so I either have had to work one and not the other. JR loves when I have Fridays off! Although they alternate off, I have attended an 8AM meeting nearly every Friday for the past 2+yrs now...sometimes wearing heels and sometimes wearing flip flops...depends on whether or not I am working. As a result, on Friday mornings, I cave on my "No Fast Food Policy" with her and she has come to expect MCD's on the way to our destinations. I know that with my work schedule and the custody schedule that there are still "firsts" I miss. Regardless, JR knows that she can tell me every detail about those moments. She also knows that I cherish every second with her (even when I have to get mad or discipline her) and I know she cherishes every second too.

Let me fast-forward a bit. I watched "I Don't Know How She Does It". The timing of the movie with my life was appropriate. It reiterated to me that it is okay to be a mom, advance within a career and move forward in life as long as I make those moments with my child & loved ones count.

Before watching the movie, I had been a little conflicted about giving up my flexible schedule and the Wednesday/Friday routines I previously described for a PROMOTION with a less flexible schedule. (Please don't mistake me, I'm so excited about the opportunity! I'm the sole provider in my household...I welcome it. I feel so blessed & thankful.) It weighed upon me all day today. Today was a typical Friday. It started with MCD's, school drop off, & my meeting. I had a list of things that I needed to do with and for her before my schedule changed...including a doctor's appointment at 2:50PM for her. That appointment time created a scheduling conflict for her dad & the switch. As a result, I left message the night before for an earlier appointment. The doctor's office called back with an 11:30AM availability because someone cancelled. I hemmed and hawed and decided to take it because it worked best for her dad's schedule & the switch. While sitting in the lobby at the doctor's office feeling guilty for pulling her out of school early and for taking the promotion, I realized that as JR has grown, my ability to walk in the snow in heels with a baby in my arms has also grown. Now, I can balance the backpack, the dance bag and hold her hand while scurrying about in heels. And, then, I realized that this would be my last Friday like this for awhile. We were given a treasured commodity...time...together.

We made the most of that time together. We talked about the schedule change. We talked about the opportunities and the challenges the promotion would create for us. We gave thanks and praise for all of it. We had a fun & fabulous Friday! :)

There is a scene in the movie when SJP runs in the snow in heels. I literally Laughed Out Loud in the movie theater because I can do that! Really, I can!!! It requires balance, precision and powdery snow. (I had no idea that I would come home and write this post.) Ironically, shortly after the movie, my facebook status read, "Loving SJP's wardrobe in 'I don't know how she does it'... AND, yes running in high heels in the snow IS possible...I can do that well ;)"

After the movie, I felt even better about my new schedule, the promotion, and the opportunities it holds. I admit the following: I am a working mom. I make mistakes. I am not perfect. I am thankful to my mom and those who lend a helping hand. I will not be able to have my "mom" days, but, I am still mom. I cherish my work-life balance. I am no longer feeling guilty, yet, rather am humbled by the opportunity to continue to move forward in life. I strive to make each and every second count!
-cw

9-10-11

2011-09-10T21:23:00.022-06:00

This morning, while I was running, JR was very quiet.
At first, I was concerned...because, things were too quiet...but, soon after, I could see her in my peripheral vision. She was dressed and using my big mirror to adjust her outfit, accessorize and do her hair.
She did so with such precision and attention to detail. It was too cute!
I had to capture the result.

And, of course, once I was dressed,
she wanted to do the same with my outfit. LOL! :)

Since I read fashion blogs, I decided to make our little photo shoot a little fashion-blog-like. Somewhat appropriate, I guess, since it is fashion week in NYC. While reminiscing about our trip to NYC, we took a moment to remember...

-cw

utah runner girl recap

2011-08-28T17:14:00.005-06:00

As you may or may not know, I am a goal-oriented person.

I wrapped up 2010 with some unofficial goals.

I stated that I was going to do the following:

1. Stop "chasing" Boston via running races.... but, to stay fit & healthy AND to have my jeans "fit" like Megan's, but with hips.

2. Spend race money on TRAVEL...and lots of it! Starting with Seattle for New Year's! Yay!!!

3. Embrace & enjoy life.

I'm proud to say that I've accomplished that, including the "fit" of my jeans. :)

Since I had surgery in March, I not only had to listen to my body & my doctor; but also knew I had to set a physical fitness recovery goal. As a result, I decided to sign up for the Utah Runner Girls Half Marathon. I''m so glad I did. It was a great goal because I was able to train through the Summer.

I carb-loaded & prepared my outfit and gear on Friday night. Since JR decided that she wanted to sleep in on Saturday and not wake up at 4:30AM to go to grandma's before I left for the race, she politely asked us if she could have a sleep over at grandma's. And she did.

I, however, woke up early and was on the road by 4:45AM on Saturday. I had a vague idea of where the race was located. I had to get there and pick up my race packet all before 7AM. Mission accomplished!

I could not believe how CUTE the swag bags were and that there ~~were no port-a-potties~~ was only one women's restroom. (BTW, the line grew much longer!)

It was a beautiful morning to embark on a 13.1mile run!

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When I approached mile 3, I was soaked & stoked. Soaked because there was a warm breeze and I had already ran threw the sprinklers twice. Stoked because I was running a 9.5min/mile pace. Oh yeah, I had this. I knew I could run it within 2hrs or less! :)

Shortly thereafter, I glanced down at my Garmin to track my time/pace....and, well, my Garmin had powered off! Yep, yours truly was so prepared the night before that I did not charge the Garmin. Fail.

Highland - The West Side of the Course

Cutting across Highland to Alpine

Alpine - The East Side of the Course

From that moment onward, I realized that I had to keep on running and have fun. Thankfully, I had an amazing playlist to run to & pass the time with. I ran the rest of the race listening to music, chatting with runners, and enjoying the scenery.

My running instincts kept me between the 2:20 and 2:30 pacers. The heat kept me motivated to run through every set of sprinklers to keep cool. (Total # of sprinklers I ran through = 5.)

The course was not easy. Mile 12 literally kicked my @$$!!

It was straight up hill! Thankfully, these signs were posted along the way up and motivated me to keep running. In addition to that, I kept thinking, "bikini butt. bikini butt." (I chant this on every intense hill I encounter...thanks, JH!) Suddenly, I had a burst of excitement & energy as I passed some people who had decided to walk up the hill and was passed by the 2:30 pacer. So with that said, I knew I was at least at a 2:30 or so... but, that did not matter to me... I made it to the top!!!

I was ready for the downhill. It was great! I ran so fast. I caught up to the 2:30 pacer again. I was happy.

I passed the 13mile marker and knew the end was near...oh yeah!

Crossing the finish line & being given necklaces (not medals) and hi-fives by some super hott! firefighters was the perfect end to a fun 13.1. And, yes, I did say fun! :)

My time wasn't so bad either...considering I had no idea of my pace/time. Yay me!

On my way home, I checked my messages...

Apparently, according to a picture/text message, my sweet girl decided to wake up at 7AM and run too.
-cw

thanks jillian

2011-08-25T20:48:00.007-06:00

1.5 days til race day!
I'm resting & catching up on some reading...

I have a subscription to Fitness Magazine. I finally had time to read the July/August 2011 issue featuring Jillian Michaels and her interview in it. As a banker & a runner, I felt inclined to share the following excerpts.

" What one thing do you never skip in your workout?
This is ironic. As much as I hate it, I run every time, like three miles.It makes you skinny, that's why. It works.

... Are you that disciplined in every area of your life?
No, I wasn't with my finances, and what a huge mistake that was. I got involved with some bad investments and now I'm learning to take responsibility for my money. You have to be present and responsible in everything.

...Do you think that living your best life means being fit?
I would say that you don't need to be ripped. But do you need to be physically healthy? Of course you do. That's the platform you build your life on. It's about being healthy and energized and felling strong so you can enhance the other areas of your life.

...Is it possible to have the perfect body?
No. What you can have is your ideal body. I think people need to stop focusing on body image and start focusing on health. When you do that, it's all going to fall into place."

Sometimes, hard to do & believe in, but totally makes sense.
Thanks Jillian!
-cw

overcoming challenges

2011-08-21T22:07:00.004-06:00

I came across this the other day and remembered it today while I was running. I shared it with a friend. She asked me how I came to know of Stephanie Nielson. I explained that another friend introduced me to the blog when I was facing "big" challenges that correlated to the finality of my divorce & the uncertainties of my new life.

Mormon or not, Stephanie's story is an inspiration. God gave her a second chance at life. Her strength, endurance, courage, conviction, faith, hope and love captivated me 2yrs ago, and, still does.

Overcoming challenges may not be easy, but is possible. I've learned to look beyond the challenges and to look forward to the hidden blessings they reveal. Like Stephanie, each of us has a bit of strength, endurance, courage, conviction, faith, hope and love to help us overcome the obstacles and to move forward in life. Stephanie says, "I just do it - pray and get answers and do it." I strive to do that too. Each of us can.
-cw

8/17

2011-08-17T14:36:00.006-06:00

Today is 8/17. Can you believe it?
Summer is racing by.
Only 10 days remain until the Utah Runner Girl Half Marathon.

This morning, I woke up feeling very blessed and thankful for all the goodness in my life. I woke up early to run my last long distance until race day.

I had a sweaty yet fabulous run.
I thought about so many great things that made me smile.
I felt (& still feel) so blessed reflecting upon my personal improvements.

I can't believe a little over 2years ago, I was struggling to adapt to a new life...post-divorce...on my own.
I'll be honest, it wasn't easy. Looking back, it was one of the most humbling experiences of my life.

I must admit, I am still learning. I strive to keep everything in perspective. I embrace the goodness of life.

While I was running on the treadmill & reflecting upon all of that, I glanced over to my bed. I noticed that a sweet little girl was sleeping in my bed. :) I quietly finished my run, my ab work and got ready for the day.

Today, was a special day for JR. It was the French Dual Immersion Orientation for students & parents at her school. Since she will be with her dad next week/the morning school starts, I decided to do something special for her today. I made her breakfast. (FYI: Cooking is not exactly my forte.) I surprised her with breakfast in bed!

At first, she wasn't too thrilled. But, when she realized that 1) I was letting her eat in my bed and 2) she could show off her cute crackle mani while playing peek-a-boo with her food...well, her attitude changed.

She was thrilled!!!!
I was thrilled. I am blessed.
Her smile made me smile.
-cw

faith, hope & love

2011-07-21T07:02:00.018-06:00

10yrs ago, today, I married.
It was a grande affair. Simple & elegant.

I loved so many things about that day.
I thought we married forever & always... but, I was wrong.

Pre-divorce, I used my exercise & running as a coping mechanism to run from my problems...

6 1/2 yrs ago, we welcomed JR into the world.
She is loved by all. She is my love.
And,I used my exercise & running to lose the "baby" fat.

We divorced 8yrs and 1 week later.

Post divorce, I used my exercise & running to help piece my life together.

Today, as divorced parents, we strive to maintain a healthy & platonic relationship for JR's benefit. Although sometimes harder for some than others, our families strive for that too.

Through many trials & tribulations and A LOT of faith, hope & love, I have re-established myself & my home. I thank God everyday for His love & direction. I'm also grateful for my family & friends. They too have been my strength.

Today, I use my exercise & running to stay healthy & fit.

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." (1Corinthians 13:13)

I happily look forward to the future and embrace each moment life has to offer.
-cw

Ps. I do believe in marriage. I don't know if I'll marry again or not.
I do know that I have two amazing examples of it: my only living set of grandparents will celebrate their 70th anniversary on the 27th & my parents have been married 41yrs.

Où est-ce que le temps aller?

2011-07-09T21:31:00.013-06:00

Où est-ce que le temps aller?
aka Where does the time go?

It seems like the school year just ended.
JR & I have been on the go.

We just returned from vacation.
We had so much fun!

Today, I wanted to get back on track with my training schedule.
Yes, I maybe a total blogging-slacker...but, I am still running & training for the Utah Runner Girl Half Marathon. :)

So, I decided to embark on a run outside...
I dressed to run... then, I ran a few errands, had a facial, and found myself back at home sitting on my couch.

A few hours later, I woke up from my nap. Still dressed to run.

I had dinner plans and so I knew that I had to work up an appetite. Or else, I'd be feeling guilty eating my heart out at Blue Iguana. But, then, I remembered my facial... and, knew that I didn't want to get my face too sweaty or dirty... so, I decided to go on a bike ride... a leisurely one.

It was nice to take my time (without being concerned about my time.. haha! pun intended.) and enjoy the beauty of Summer. The aspens, the wildflowers and the snow-capped mountains... BEAUTIFUL.

20 miles round trip. A couple hours or so later. 1 happy girl.

...and, I wonder where the time goes??!
LOL. :)

-cw