2015 was a weird year for me especially the last 6 months of it.
Running, of course, took on a major focus for me. I ran the LA Marathon, Orange County Half, San Diego Rock n Roll Half, and then the Long Beach Half.
But it was between the San Diego Rock n Roll Half and the Long Beach Half that I got injured in the strangest way.
I pulled something underneath my right shoulder that had me visiting too many doctors and other practitioners to figure out what was wrong and how to treat it. I’m thankful that I finally found a deep tissue massage practitioner that released the stiffness and pain for me without drugs.
Because of this injury, I had to sell my registration into the Marine Corps Marathon. That was depressing but I didn’t want to pay all that money out and not make the sweep.
So instead I concentrated on getting my pacing back to where it was and train for the LA Marathon in February 2016.
One of the biggest joys I have had this year is having my grandson, Will, run with me. He has done the San Diego Rock n Roll Half and the Long Beach Half. He is now training for the LA Marathon.
This was also the year that I decided to hang up my mortgage advisor licenses. Though it was a hard decision, it was time. I have been in the business for almost 25 years. The business has changed, in some ways for the good and some ways for the bad.
I still enjoy earning my own money so after much thought I joined Rodan + Fields. Rodan + Fields is the # 4 premium skin care company and growing. If you have problems with acne, want to reverse the signs of aging and wrinkles, and/or have sensitive skin, drop me a line.
And for the men, we have just added a new line called Beyond the Shave.
The best part of working with Rodan + Fields is what we call Time Freedom. I’m able to train more for my races especially for marathons as well as fit in my strength training and yoga.
2016 is looking bright and promising in all areas of my life. I feel truly blessed and grateful.
How was your 2015? What does your 2016 look like? Will there be a major change in your life for this year?