Chasing Instead of Runnng!!! The most serious post I will have on here

I know that most of you reading this blog probably know me. So I can't lie about saying that I have run a 5k, or lost a numerous amount of weight since I started my old blog fatgirlrunsa5k three years ago. So what have I been up to??? Well in three years, I got married, laid off, found another job, quit that job, started a new job, and remained my awesome self. But did I run a 5k , you ask? Uh no! Actually, I haven't had the chance or took the opportunity to run anything but my blood pressure up and run my mouth. The truth is that I have been chasing, more than running. Chasing my dreams, chasing after my money, chasing after my career, while my life runs in spirals around me. But the funny thing is that, while I have been chasing things, I have continue to run toward my future.

Now why start this blog back up? Well a very persuasive friend of mine, who shall remain nameless, was about to start blogging again and she came upon my old blog. She hit me up and said we should not only start blogging again, but we should run a 5k. Me being the person that I am, I immediately said, "yes"....to the blogging, but I was hesitant about the 5k deal. Three years ago, I was on a weightloss/healthy eating journey with the same friend. I had lost 45lbs and I was feeling unstoppable. Running sprints has always come natural to me, but I wanted something greater. I want to be one of those Nike Dri-fit, matching outfit, running princesses that I saw running around town. So I got the idea to run 5k (hence my title). At that time my weight seemed like a small obstacle, but I knew I could do it. Three years later, Ive gained back the weight plus another 15lbs and the only running I have been doing is running my mouth. BUT NO MORE! I AM READY. Fatter girl runs a 5k mission 2014 starts today!!! I have my mind set on it, now only if  it will get my legs, hips, but, and ankles on board.


I couldn't find any cool quotes to post so I'll make one up...


"Shyla is my name and running is my game"~Shyla


HOW PERFECT IS THAT?!?!