Allow me to take a moment and do a cartwheel, because Saturday morning I ran my first 10K! It was very official. The Longhorns and horses cheered me on. A few dogs actually ran along beside me and most of the time didn't get in front to trip me so I'd play. But still ... in one year I went from "I don't run" to a 10K!
As a reminder, I'm doing a jacked up fundraiser. I'm attempting to do 500 miles worth of exercise. By me doing so, and working hard and sweating a whole heck of a lot, you will then feel unbelievably encouraged to donate to the cause as you see fit! You just head over to Watching the Waters and find the "Chip In" meter on the right. No sponsorship. No monthly commitment. Just a, "Oh, since she's talking about it again, that reminds me: I want to give to the scholarship fund!"
Speaking of the exercise ...
My girls are obsessed with hooping. We have been hitting Hoop Church a lot recently, where they not only learn some new things but teach dozens of adults. It's also an ab-whoopin' for me. This week we didn't even realize we had stayed three hours.
Well, I realized it ... the next morning ... the first time I tried to bend in half.
Anywho, Pandora's Healing Hoops (the wonderful and amazing sponsor of Hoop Church) is putting out a 30/30 Hoop Challenge for the month of June. Hoop 30 minutes a day for 30 days. They are also encouraging you to stop by their Facebook page and chime in on how it's going. You don't have to be in Austin to participate!
Don't hoop? So, what CAN you do to be more active for 30 days?
I plan to keep up with my running, but add my daily hoopage with the girls, as well. It's something they love, and therefore love it when I'm out there with them. I get to strengthen my core and my relationship with my kids. Boom and BOOM.
So, who else has plans to keep their butt moving this summer?
Here's a little inspiration. Note: my girl is kinda' bad a$$!
8 comments:
Yes, your daughter is!! and she put that flip flop right back on! So do y'all use just regular store-bought hoops?
No, Eileen. Store hoops are not custom to your body. Thus, you will not be able to keep it spinning as it hits the ground constantly.
Making your own, though, is SUPER easy, and makes all the difference: http://www.jasonunbound.com/hoops.html
She is so Bad A**!!! And the replay in slo-mo.....Yeah, Babe!!!!
Kinda?! That has to be in the top 20 understatements of the year. :) Of course, she haas some pretty bad a$$ genes. ;) Love you guys n keep hoping to be in your company again soon!
She is a joy to watch! I wanna be that good! I'll take the challenge!!!
Oh my goodness. She is fantastic! Kudos to her!
I love it! I can turn it into something cool for my daughter and me to do together. :)
If I hadn't just woken up I'd be hoopin' and hollerin' for Mac!! SUCH AWESOMENESS!! I am further inspired to get the stuff and make my own. I wonder how long it will take to toughen myself up to hoop all the areas. I am in the bruised feeling stage after two days on the hips. I'm hoping the homemade one can be lighter and more padded.
Im also inspired to do more when I see YOUR ripped abs. Good grief girls. ;)
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