You keep me going

The first moth has been completed- done! And it definitely had it's moments. From leaving not one, but two, screaming children with my husband to running in the road because there is too much snow on the ground. This month was a month that I had to really rely on those around me that keep me going, that inspire me. Have you ever been inspired by someone? So much that it makes you do something you thought you would never do?

My journey to running obscene distances began when I saw a friend of mine talking about her journey on Facebook. She and her mother were going to run 13.1 miles together and they weren't runners to begin with. At first I couldn't believe the miles she was logging and thought there was no way I could do that! Shortly after my daughter was born I realized how hard it was to lose the baby weight and knew I had to do something- I proceeded to peer pressure my sister to run with me (no one likes to look silly on their own) and the rest is history. But I was inspired- and it helped me to understand I could do it!

Lately I have been looking for inspiration and have noticed the wonderful people I have in my life! So, in reflection, I saw so many diamonds in the rough...

My sister who has kept up on her running and I about to complete her first 39.3 series. Crazy- absolutely but Aw inspiring!

A friend that I don't see often but when I do it's uplifting, supportive and a laughing adventure! She helps me to find me and understand what I need in life- she inspires me to remember who I am and be okay with that!

A friend that I'm blessed to see very often, raise our kids together and laugh at everyone around us! She inspires me to be a better person in the professional and spiritual world and sees who I can be!

A friend that I have been blessed to share our single lives, our married lives and our motherhood adventures together! She inspires me to remember its all an adventure to be had and to enjoy it.

My mother, traveling her own journey but inspiring me to never give up! Just keep trying!

My husband, My best friend, My biggest fan... This journey would definitely not be possible if it weren't for someone at home that can help me and support me throughout the ups and downs of this journey. Just like I need a good bra to get through this adventure, We all need an excellent support system and people that inspire us on a daily basis!

This is definitely not a journey I could have done on my own. I have never properly thanked those that inspired me to walk this road, and my only hope is that I can provide inspiration to you to do something you never thought you could! By sacrificing anywhere from 20-40 minutes 4 days a week in February I logged over 25 miles! Little steps to a big hairy audacious goal!

I hope through my journey to become a better woman, wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend! Besides- who else would laugh at me when I explain how I ran into a parked car while changing songs on my iPod or that I'm so cheap and my bras don't fit that one side popped out while mid-stride?

I have a two part challenge for you this month...

• First, do something to inspire someone this month... You never know what effect you will have on their life! And if you have been inspired by someone- tell them! It will make their whole day!! 
• Second, give yourself 20 minutes a day. 20 minutes to do something good for you! My sister inspired the women in my family to do something every day in the month of March that will make you sweat, and not only do I think this is AWESOME for the women in my family but I think it would be great for you too! Let me know how you do! 20 minutes, you can do that!

Happy trails to you! Stay on the beaten path, trust me, you can do it!

~K

Ps... In an earlier post I noted my email, and I put it in there wrong- it is Katie_Alexander721@yahoo.com
I would love to hear your stories!