Here is where you can read about my personal journey that lead me to where
I am today, more than 50 pounds lighter than I use to be.
“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us”. – Hebrews 12:1
Andrea Shoemaker
My Personal Story:
After a visit to my Doctor (Dr. Krista Kozacki at HopeHealth) in 2013 I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. I had been feeling sluggish and had no energy. I had gained a lot of weight over the last few years, I was the biggest I've ever been. I had to make the decision to change my eating habits and to begin exercising on a regular basis. I was determined to lose weight and get healthy!
May 2014 - 5K
Race Time: 38:09
The Plan:
In 2013 I found my passion for running. I'm not a strong runner, I'm not the fastest runner, I'll never be one of the top runners but I don't care. I love to run! At first it was hard and I took lots of breaks and would get frustrated that I couldn't run very far. I kept going and slowly my endurance began to build. Running makes me happy and feel good about myself. I like the feeling of accomplishment after completing a 5K or 10K race.
Running on Magic~Reach for those goals
My sister and I started this personal goal to become healthier and run together. We both completed our first half marathon together last February at the Disney Princess half marathon in Disney World.
In 2013 I was only able to fit in six races in my schedule. The races helped me to stay focused on my training for the half marathon and always gave me something to continue to strive for. In 2014 I was only able to complete seven races and one of those was a half marathon.
2014 Race List
1) Legwarmers for Literacy 5K - Saturday, January 4, 2014
2) Disney Princess Half Marathon - Sunday, February 23, 2014
3) 2nd Annual - Petal to Metal 5K - Saturday, May 3, 2014
4) 2014 Race4Taylor 5K - Saturday, May 17, 2014
5) 2014 Run for the Heroes 5K - May 26, 2014
6) National Trails Day 5K - June 7, 2014
7) Health & Harmony Fun Run - Aug 23, 2014
My fitness goal for 2015 is to stay fit and healthy and run more races. I would like to sign up for one half marathon this year. The only one I have signed up for so far is the Frozen 5K in Disney World in February.
Aug. 2013 - My 1st - 5K
Race Time: 41:27
