Wait, what? Its been that long? Geez!
So what the heck happened to me? Well for one I started working again. So God bless all of you Mom’s who work, run, have kids in sports AND still have time to blog!!! My hats are off to you my badass working mom friends.
Everything I thought I knew about time management I must have learned in kindergarten 
because all that kind of went out the window. I kept meaning to get back here but never quite made it. I have a few half written posts and a whole lot more floating around in my frazzled brain.
So what have I been up to anyway?
Well I’m glad to say I didn’t stop running, in fact I ran quite a few more races in 2018 and spring 2019. Everything from 5k’s to half marathons. Oh and my first Tri. Here are a few pics. You know because if there aren’t pics, it didn’t happen right?
My first Tri. Came in 2nd in my AG 
Ok it was a slacker Tri but still.
Wicked 10k
Elizabeth River Run
Grand Champion Walk to End Alz 2018
Crawlin’ Crab Half
Norfolk Harbor Half Relay
Dismal Swamp Stop 5k
Life also happened.
Devastation
I lost my mother to Alzheimer’s in March of this year. The saddest most profound loss I have ever had in my life. Devastating would only begin to describe it. I was blessed to be with her for a week before she passed. The hardest and yet most meaningful week. I have a new respect of my Dad, my family and the nurses and workers who took care of my Mom for the 5 years she was in a nursing home. I may write an entire post about this but not today.
My sisters, I and Mom
My Health.
I have tested positive for hypothyroidism. Still working on getting that all straightened out. It has affected my running for sure. So tired. If you have it and have words of wisdom feel free to reach out.
But the good news is hasn’t stopped my running, just slowed it down my happy pace down, but not my determination. I have a few half marathons and a trail Ragnar on tap so far for later this year.
So I guess you could say I’ve been dealing with some stuff. BUT I am starting a new job in a week. Something I am super excited about. Hope to bring you more about that soon.
So how has your year been????
