Meet Rachel, 29
Rachel remembers the days she envied as the fastest girl on the track team. Mid season, her senior year, her world changed. She found out that she was pregnant. She quit the team. She gave up the one thing she was good at and made her feel unbelievable. Now she is nearly 30 years old, and married with two kids. "When my children look up at me, they see a mom who eats whatever she wants; who says the diet begins on Monday to end on Tuesday..." "I want my husband to see the energetic wife he married and I want to be a good role model for my kids." She has gone back to school for her nursing degree and does not want to be the "unhealthy nurse" giving health advice. She has a burning desire to be healthy and running again!
Favorite food:
Spaghetti and meatballs.
Favorite cross-training activity:
Swimming.
What is on your iPod?:
Has a little bit of everything! I definitely listen to music when I run! It motivates me! My favorite is Country music!
Favorite thing to read:
Big fan of Nicholas Sparks... I also like a variety of magazines!
2010 goals:
1)To train for and run the 25K in the Fifth Third River Bank Run! 2) To maintain a healthy lifestyle, and to get my family involved!
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An accomplishment… finally!
By Rachel | March 8th, 2010 at 1:16 pm | 8 comments
Last week was an incredible week for me so I thought I would share it with everyone! Last Monday I ran 3.1 miles, Tuesday I ran 4.4 miles, Thursday I ran 6 miles, and Saturday I ran 8 miles!! That is 21.5 miles in one week… and no shin splints!!
Yesterday my legs were pretty sore from Saturday’s run but I have been icing and stretching. I am getting a massage on the legs tonight, followed by water running. I am super excited because it was beginning to feel like a struggle being parked on the sidelines for the last few weeks. I have learned that it just takes time, patience, and a good routine of proper maintenance on the injury and you will be back in no time! I am hoping that this week goes just as well! 
You have a choice. You can throw in the towel, or you can use it to wipe the sweat off of your face.
--Gatorade
Rachel, good job on being patient and allowing yourself to heal! Good job on being smart and building your miles! You are doing a great job! Keep up the good work!!
Brooke | 8 Mar 10 at 1:27 pm
I knew you would get there!! Your doing an awesome job!! No Worries you’ll get your goal!
Sheila | 8 Mar 10 at 1:36 pm
Go Rachel – Go Rachel – Go Rachel!!!
Walter | 8 Mar 10 at 1:54 pm
You’re my hero this week. You could have turned back with my lazy butt but you kept on.
Way to be.
April | 8 Mar 10 at 2:31 pm
Can’t wait to swim tonight!!! You go Rocker Girl!
Michelle | 8 Mar 10 at 3:48 pm
What a roller coaster you have been on with your training. Keep working hard, and smiling so beautifully. It is all going to pay off.
Jill | 10 Mar 10 at 8:19 am
Great work.
Jack | 10 Mar 10 at 9:09 am
Awesome! I have to admit, I’m a little jealous!
Adam | 10 Mar 10 at 10:31 pm