Fourth Annual Captain Chuck Cornett Navy Run

 

Hundreds turn out for 5th annual run

 

April 3, 2010

   

Last nite  I thought You're crazy if you do that race tomorrow! You should stay in bed!”  Considering that I did not get to bed until 2:00 am since our son's flight was delayed.  I got up at 6.00am and felt like a walking zombie. It was so sunny and beautiful outside.  However, that was deceiving since it was 49 degrees!!!  I grab  my husband sweat Jacket put on my shorts and T-shirt, and headed to the race. This was the race I had planned. And was looking forward to it. The festivities began early as we stretched, and warmed up, before the race.

After observing morning colors, NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Jack Scorby Jr. welcomed the runners, including members of the Cornett family. With the firing of the cannons by the NAS Jax Security Department, the race begin and we were off. My pace was good while enjoying the sounds of my ipod. The course was marked and there were volunteers at every turn.  Before I knew it I was at the home stretch.

  I felt great throughout the race. I never walked and I sprinted through the finish line. In fact, I know I could have ran faster with proper rest. But all in all oh Yes, I think my training paid off. (oh what a feeling! and a sense of self Accomplishment!

I finished with a time of 40:00 min. I'm still happy because it was my first race this year. 

 The snacks after was fresh fruit, water and very surprising to me they had beer where people were lining up to get a cup. And at the awards ceremony, I did not place in my age group. But I won an Awesome Prize in the drawing One pair of Asics Performing Running shoes Valued at $150.00 dollars. I was so Elated! Whoohoo!      My Photos Below me on the top left, alone with race take off, navy band and other snapshots. 

    After I arrived  home,  Had to get my shower head out to my Hair Appt at 1:00 PM this was Easter weekend ( Resurrection Sunday) as always looking forward to Sunday school andSunday morning worship. I Thank God for giving me renewed strength Daily.    

My Favorite Quotes

“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” – John Bingham

“Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” – Lance Armstrong

“There is no better feeling in the world than to take your mind and body to a place you thought it couldn’t go; a place you thought it didn’t belong. You should all try it sometime.” – Shauna Reid

“Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must, just never give up.” – Dean Karnazes

"I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement." - Steve Prefontaine

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

 

PS:      Check out my story below on slideshow : click on the link or copy and paste

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It's My 1 year bandiversy and I can't believe it!  When I think back to February 26. 2009 , I was at my highest weight of 235.  Now its my bandiversy, a year later,  I'm at a Healthy Normal BMI. I weigh 145 lbs.  And have been maintaining this weight for the last 3 months since reaching my goal weight in 8 months. I lost a total of 90 lbs,  I'm so proud of myself. Consistency, Commitment, Hard Work and Determination, and refusing to Give up or Give in. I've consistently lost weight. The journey is not easy, but it is worthwhile.  My biggest challenge was certainly overcoming bad habits. What most people don't realize is that losing weight is not just a physical battle; it is not just about eating healthy and plenty of exercise, but more importantly the mental and physical habits that you have to break along the way. I had to change the way I thought about food, exercise, and I had to stop caring about what people thought of me and start focusing on myself and what I needed.  I owe it all to re-learning how to eat and re-learning about food.  I've had only two fills my first 4 cc, so I'm at 6 cc in my 8 cc band.  I've transitioned from plus size clothing to size 6-8 misses. I plan on getting certified to be a personal trainer early next year., and on April 3rd, I will be doing my second 5k run. I'm no longer Pre-Diabetic. Pre-Hypertension, or have high cholesterol I love my band....It saved my life, it saved me from me!  If I can do it, anybody can do it!   Today I celebrate my one year Anniversary. I'm 46 years old. I will be celebrating my 47 birthday on Mar 28. Happy, Healthy, and Fit!

Half the Size, Twice the Life!

 

Almost one year ago today I woke up at 235 pounds. Why do I say I woke up? Because I was living in a world with a fake mindset of what I had become. Food was my outlet. I went to it for comfort, to celebrate, and to just find a bit of happiness. Honestly though…it was doing none of those things for me. It was only making me unhappier, unhealthier, and fatter!

I also started to read everything I possibly could from the articles, to the message boards, and eventually got involved. The support that you receive from OH is unbelievable! I have made very true friends here and for that I am forever grateful! 

Exercise has become my go to for everything! I never thought I would say that. It empowers me!  Wow the blessings of a New Year! love it.

I am not done transforming my body yet. I still have trouble areas (like the  belly), but I plan on having a tummy tuck this year. At 148 lbs I'm livin and Lovin Lapband. The year of 2010 my goal is to continue to give my family and myself the Gift of a Healthier me.

Don’t Quit! When you’ve eaten too much and you can’t write it down, And you feel like the biggest failure in town.

When you want to give up just because you gave in, And forget all about being healthy and thin. SO WHAT! You went over your points a bit, It’s your next move that counts….So DON'T YOU QUIT!

It’s a moment of truth, it’s an attitude change. It’s learning the skills to get back in your range. It’s telling yourself, “You’ve done great up till now.

You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow.” It’s part of your journey toward reaching your goal. You’re still gonna make it, just stay in control.

To stumble and fall is not a disgrace, If you summon the will to get back in the race. But, often the struggler’s, when loosing their grip, Just throw in the towel and continue to slip.

And learn too late when the damage is done, That the race wasn’t over….they still could have won.

Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow, But facing each challenge will help you grow. Success is failure turned inside out, The silver tint in a cloud of doubt.

 When you’re pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit, If you bite it, write it….BUT DON'T YOU QUIT! ~

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I just had to share this with you as I was browsing and saw this blogged and it speaks volume!