I made this bad collage of myself a few years ago. It's supposed to represent me and the actual winners of a marathon. It was my simple way to put myself in the picture. As I make my way to the Start Line of the Houston Marathon tomorrow, I am absolutely convinced that there is power in having goals and actually seeing yourself achieving them.
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Photoshop gone bad: me and marathon winners |
This is a picture of me after my first 5K. I was just so thrilled to have achieve that goal at 10 weeks of pregnancy, it was awesome.
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10 weeks pregnant at my first 5K. |
I went back to running after having my first heir. It wasn't my fastest time but I was so happy to be back competing again!
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Zion is wondering what's going on! |
After my second child was born I decided to really get back to running and challenged myself to run 3 5Ks by the end of July of 2011 sounded like a good idea. Here is a photo a Clyde, NC race.
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The kids loved getting race food. Bananas are our favorite! |
You can say that I learned to enjoy competing and found a great respect for the running community. I also found a greater love and appreciation for my family. My reason for running was to be healthier for them.
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Hey mamãe, can we get out of the sun? |
I'm so thankful to God (and I make sure I tell Him) for every finish line crossed. This is a video I made when I reached my goal in 2011
Firecracker 5K Run: I reached my Goal from
Cintia Listenbee on
Vimeo.
Coming to Texas didn't deter me from pursuing running. It was great to find a big running community here. My first Texas race in April of 2013 was remarkable.
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My first 10K race! So fun!!! |
By the time I finished my 30K I had already joined my running group. It's been a blessing to belong to such a great group of supportive people. They really encouraged me to keep running.
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I like bling and I can't deny. Medals are fun.
Now, if I can just keep them all in one place... |
I am thankful to God for all the experience I gained these past 30 weeks. I am looking forward to joining the fun of my first marathon. I think the question people are asking the most is, "What are you eating the night before?" I think it will be rice, beans and chicken, our usual staple in the Listenbee household.
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My friend Stuart made me this Vision board. |
I count on your prayers as we get closer and closer to the finish line. Yep, that's what I'm mean: I'm believing God we're gonna run a strong race and cross the finish line.
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my friend Melanie made me this. I love it! |
Voce e uma grande e talentosa
Irma. Parabens.
Jesse Tovar and Family
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