Angela Intro

Well once upon a time I lived in this magical world where I could seemingly eat what I wanted and never felt fat. It lasted a few happy months. I think God was giving me a break from those worries while I dealt with others. Anyone else ever experience that? Well, I live in reality now where I can't just eat chocolate chips, scones, extra toasts and crackers and not gain weight. Whaaat? Lame.

So when Jen emailed me a while ago to do a challenge and said "Yes please!" I so need this this summer. I gained 5-7 pounds while moving out to VA for my husband's internship and I want to go back to Seattle come Fall without that. And now I have you Seattlites in this challenge to hold me accountable.

More than that I just want to be strong--like Meg and Cody strong, or Jen strong (who can carry 3 boys, library books, and all run to the library). I haven't much been into exercise over the last 10 months or so and I've seen the price--a torn ligament here, a twisted ankle there. I guess I've always taken a strong body for granted. In other words, I'm growing up and realizing I have to be accountable and responsible. Such  a  bummer.

By way of introduction to those who don't know me, my husband and I have lived in Seattle for the last 2 years while he worked on a double Masters (Russian/Public Admin.). We have 2 kids--Wally (3) and Adele (15mo)-- and they're funny. We're in Woodbridge, VA right now and enjoying the sun. Justin takes the car to work so we go only where my feet can take us. We're out in the burbs so I do a lot of jogging to get the kids to parks and such. My goals for the summer (in addition to losing 6 pounds) are to

--Run 3 miles in 24 min (solo)
--Run 2 miles non-stop with kids

So tips for improving pace/speed and keeping kids happy in a stroller would be appreciated. Looking forward to these next 5 weeks with you all!