As I have run off and on over the years I have had one goal: to complete a half marathon. I completed this goal on November 3, 2013. Now I find myself floundering. Why should I go for that run? I reached my goal and fill-in-the-blank needs to be done around the house. I want…
Author: Jenna
Jenna Volden has a degree in business and has spent the last 10 plus years working for others. She believes it is time to start her own photography and writing business. She enjoys running, coffee and helping others achieve their goals. Gluten-free foods are a lifestyle, not a choice, for her due to celiac disease. She is currently based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Women’s Half – Scottsdale
Since I last wrote I finished my first half marathon on November 3rd. I reached 2 of 3 goals and just barely missed the third. 1) I completed the half marathon 2) I ran the entire race (minus the few water stations where I had to walk) 3) Finish in 2:30 – This is the…
Sun, Sweat and Chub Rub
I completed my longest long run today, 13 miles, and I learned some valuable lessons in those miles. You have a lot of time to think when it is just you and the road for 13 miles. Even though it feels great at a little before 6, the sun will soon be above the horizon…
The Wall
Sunday morning I got up early. I was looking forward to an easy 6 mile long run. I ate a little something, got dressed and headed out. I did my warm up walk and then hit the ground running. Slowly. Very slowly. My legs had never felt this heave before. I was on pace for…
Confidence
I have always thought of myself as a fairly confident individual. I was always sure of who I was and that I could accomplish whatever I put my mind to. I was also confident in my body and looks. But over the past year or so I have struggled to regain that confidence. I felt…
Weight Loss in Pictures
I published this originally on a my fitness pal blog. I decided to share it with the world, despite how embarrassing it may be. I was not a firm believer in taking pictures of my weight loss but after this weekend I can see the power. I have been at about the same weight since…
Coffee Talk
I know it has been a very long time since I have posted. I will try to keep this brief though. 🙂 First, I took the month of June off from actively trying to lose weight. I felt I needed a break and my body was no longer cooperating with weight loss. I ate what…
Fear
Lately I have been afraid. Afraid that I will not be able to lose any more weight. Afraid that no matter how hard I work I will stay stuck. I do not want to live in fear but I am at a loss at how to move past this spot on the scale. For about…
A Shadow Creeps Over Me
This is a hard post for me to write. I have never been one to talk about my problems, except maybe to one or two close friends who are allowed to see the real me. Approximately three times in my life I have struggled with a mild depression. Once was after I graduated from college…
Pat’s Run
I know it has been quite some time since I last posted (April 1st to be exact) and I kind of dropped out of the challenge I was doing. I have a lot going on, mostly in my own head, and just haven’t had the time/energy/want to write. Now I want to write and have…