12 Down...How Many More Miles To Go?

So..today was my first run in February. My first run where my miles meant more than something just for myself. It's a pretty awesome thing were taking on and I look forward to more sore and tired evenings because of long runs/rides during the day. 

Today, I had a great run. 12 miles! I was planning on doing 10, but it was a great run. So good, that it just felt right to go a little farther. It was pretty cold out at first, but warmed up pretty quick. Although at about mile 9..I started to get really hungry. 

I thought maybe it could be a little fun to lay down some facts about me and my running, so here are 10 fun facts...

1. I signed up for my very first race November 2011, an ambitious Half Marathon...I'd never run in a race before.

2. Since then I've done a total of 4 Half Marathons and 1 10K.

3. My third Half, I was 16 weeks pregnant with Knox Baker Wilkins...4 weeks later I found out I was actually pregnant with Avaree Kate Wilkins. Best Surprise Ever! 

4. I have Graves Disease. I have an over active thyroid and take medication to help regulate function. 

5. I am the oldest of three children and have the two best little brothers. 

6. As a kid I suffered from JRA..Juvenille Rheumatoid Arthritis. I don't think my running was something they thought I'd be doing in the future. 

7. Your never too old to accomplish your goals...someday I will become a Nurse. 

8. I started craving Diet Dr. Pepper when I was pregnant with my third baby...and I still to this day. Prior to that, I loved Coke Zero. 

9. I love reading!  I hope that my kids seeing that and trips to the library will instill that same love within them.

10. I have 5 tattoos total with hopes to have more ;) 

My sweet brother the Ranger...thank your military for what they do!