music – IN THE WEIGHTING

Hey there SuperStarrs, it’s Super Cool that I’m able to chat about My 9th Half Marathon!!! It’s hard to really tell ya the spiritual feeling I had holding my guitar bling, looking at the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame Pyramid & realizing, what was once a Dream & Desire, just happened!!! This trip was so full of Awesomeness that I can’t possibly write about it all in one post. It started with me picking up my race packet as soon as we got to Cleveland, Ohio.

The Arcade in Cleveland, Ohio

While there I found a cool coffee shop called Rising Star Coffee Roasters. Of Course I love coffee & being a Starr I had to check it out, even though I already had Starbucks in hand. LOL!!!

Inside Entrance

Coffee Break

SuperStarr Coffee

Outside Entrance

Then we headed to check out the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & meet up with my friend Cristy & her family!!! I will make a future post with more from that visit because it’s gotta have it’s own. Such a cool place that every music lover should check out!!!

Cristy & I With Our Munchkins!!!

We spent the entire day there before parting ways so they could head home & I could sleep. The next morning was the Half Marathon Race. Now here’s some videos of this Amazing race!!!

Start

Finish

Getting My Bling!!!

Deborah Busy Bee!!!

My Feet Hurt From Kicking My Own Butt!!!

My 9th Half Marathon

Miguel My Running Buddy This Race.

On the way home from the race we had to make a stop at A Christmas Story House . For years growing up I’ve spent every Christmas Eve watching this classic movie. So when planning the trip to Cleveland, Ohio I knew this was a must stop. It was AMAZING & the kids had so much fun. I will post more of our visit on a later time closer to Christmas. Here is a few pics for now.

Ralphie’s Red Ryder Rifle!!!

A Major Award!!! Actually I’m Wearing Mine Around My Neck!!!

After having fun at the house we the headed home but stopped on the way to have dinner & ice cream @ Ducky’s Snowballs with Cristy & her family.

Cristy & I

Our Boys, Ethan & Kaleb w/ Melody!!!

It’s so Great that our kids get along so well & they never want to leave. So that was our time in Cleveland & we all agree that CLEVELAND ROCKS!!! 🙂

It’s AMAZING that my next race is gonna take me into double digits!!! I will forever be able to say that I’ve ran 10 Half Marathons in 7 states in 3 years time!!! And to think back that it all started with a Dream to finish just one. God is so AMAZING!!! Seriously SuperStarrs if He can take me from sitting on the couch doing movie marathons to running 9 half marathons, He can do anything for anyone who dares to dream!!! I believe that the dreams inside us is there because He put them there!!! So whatever you got stirring in you, start now going for it. It’s Your life. Believe in Your Dreams!!! Ask God for help & put your faith in Him!!!

SuperStarrs What’s Your Dream???

What are ya doing to make it a reality???

Make Healthy Choices & Be Patience “In The Weighting”.

Hello SuperStarrs, We are all gonna have days when we just want to stay in bed or on the couch. I know because I have totally been there before. This is where you have to press through until exercise becomes a habit. When you feel and see the benefits, then you will have exercise as your lifestyle, meaning you do it no matter what. However you will still have days that you will want to talk yourself out of it before you even start. Today’s video I am sharing what has helped me to keep going even when I’m having a off day.

Prepare the night before. It saves time and frustration having everything ready to go. Keeping all your workout gear in one place helps you to always know where everything is. Just remember to put it back where it belongs, when you return from you run or the gym.
Use Caffeine as your friend. When you need extra energy to get moving, drink some caffeine. Don’t drink too much if you work out after work or evening, because it could back fire on you not being able to sleep later. So just have a cup of coffee, you don’t need a triple shot at 6 o’clock at night.
Citrus. Whether you drink, eat it or just smell citrus, it wakes you up. I LOVE oranges!!! Just peeling the orange smells SO GOOD!!!
Create a Workout Jam. Create your soundtrack for getting healthy and feeling good!!! Music motivates and moves our moods so much!!! I’m sure you have experienced before, having a bad day and then your song comes on the Radio, Pandora, or Spotify and in just a few seconds of hearing your Jam, all is good in the world!!! Music moves us, so use it to get yourself moving into the Healthy Strong Body that you want!!!

IN THE WEIGHTING

Wife. Mom. Runner.

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My 9th Half Marathon

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