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| Kelsey and Nikki at their first 5k, Run for Grace and Andy, October 6, 2012 |
This is Life in the Slower Lane, a blog composed by two average ladies on a journey of life and fitness. We have decided to document our journey through the Challenge for Boston, 3 miles for 180+ days. 3 miles for each death, 180+ days for those who were injured in the blasts. We are not the originators of this idea, but thought it would be fitting to document our progress.
So, how about an introduction?
About Nikki:
I’m a 23 year old strength training lover. Got any boxes that need lifting? How about that rug you just bought from Target? Are you moving anytime soon? I’m your girl. Cardio and I have been enemies since the mile run back in grade school. My background is definitely not athletic; I was certainly a couch potato growing up and spent most of my time not very interested in the great outdoors or proper nutrition. I was diagnosed with high blood pressure when I was 12 years old, and for the next 10 years I would yo-yo diet, and my butt was always back in my fat pants. I enjoyed walking, but that’s really the only exercise I ever got. In March 2011, I decided to make a dramatic change. I started exercising regularly and watching what I ate. I incorporated Pilates, Yoga, P90X, and other strength training routines into my life. I lost 40 pounds. Running and I have had several rendezvous, but we’re definitely not in a serious relationship. I’ve done several 5K races, but my times and performance are nothing to write home about. My goal for this challenge is not only to pay tribute to those affected by what happened during the Boston Marathon, but to also develop a love and appreciation for running.
About Kelsey:
Hello fellow athletes or fellow cupcake lovers! My name is Kelsey and I am a newly 23 year old living in Cleveland. I grew up with 3 older sisters and an older brother; and I was always the chubby sibling. I was always a fairly active person; I lettered in Tennis, Field Hockey, and Lacrosse in School; so I figured my weight was mostly genetic. After being inspired by Nikki’s success; I decide to start looking at my health more; knowing in the back of my mind that although, yes I have an athletic build, the weight wasn’t genetic. The first step was my eating. I had been a vegetarian since 2007, but I was what I now call a “bad” vegetarian: lots of carbs and morning star products. In June of 2012, I had graduated from college and decided it was time for an eating overall; I made a major change to become a “good” vegetarian. Now I make almost all my meals from scratch (not even frozen!) from only real vegetables. (I still enjoy the occasional store bought veggie burger and fries, but now it’s a special treat.) Once my eating habits started to improve it was time to switch my focus to my fitness. Although I had been an athlete I had not been working out; without school I had no organized team sports to turn to; and I am a very competition driven person. So I decided to pick up the one habit I thought I would never achieve; I was going to become a runner. I dragged Nikki into a couch to 5k plan with me (she was a reluctant strength trainer). So together we started this running journey; we went from barely being able to run two minutes to running a 5k in about 30min. I have also officially lost 30 pounds since my journey began and I feel great. But now it’s time to up our game. So inspired by the resilience of the Boston people and the running community we’re hitting the ground hard this summer, literally and figuratively, as we push ourselves to be faster, stronger, and most importantly healthier.
About the Challenge for Boston:
The Challenge for Boston is a tribute to those whose lives were affected in April 2013 at the Boston Marathon. We will be running/walking/moving for 3 miles a day for 180+ days, 3 miles for each death, 180+ days for those injured. We are not the originators of this idea, simply participants who wanted to show respect and write about our journey to document our progress. For more information, please visit the Challenge for Boston Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ChallengeForBoston
See you on the pavement,
Nikki and Kelsey
Hello fellow athletes or fellow cupcake lovers! My name is Kelsey and I am a newly 23 year old living in Cleveland. I grew up with 3 older sisters and an older brother; and I was always the chubby sibling. I was always a fairly active person; I lettered in Tennis, Field Hockey, and Lacrosse in School; so I figured my weight was mostly genetic. After being inspired by Nikki’s success; I decide to start looking at my health more; knowing in the back of my mind that although, yes I have an athletic build, the weight wasn’t genetic. The first step was my eating. I had been a vegetarian since 2007, but I was what I now call a “bad” vegetarian: lots of carbs and morning star products. In June of 2012, I had graduated from college and decided it was time for an eating overall; I made a major change to become a “good” vegetarian. Now I make almost all my meals from scratch (not even frozen!) from only real vegetables. (I still enjoy the occasional store bought veggie burger and fries, but now it’s a special treat.) Once my eating habits started to improve it was time to switch my focus to my fitness. Although I had been an athlete I had not been working out; without school I had no organized team sports to turn to; and I am a very competition driven person. So I decided to pick up the one habit I thought I would never achieve; I was going to become a runner. I dragged Nikki into a couch to 5k plan with me (she was a reluctant strength trainer). So together we started this running journey; we went from barely being able to run two minutes to running a 5k in about 30min. I have also officially lost 30 pounds since my journey began and I feel great. But now it’s time to up our game. So inspired by the resilience of the Boston people and the running community we’re hitting the ground hard this summer, literally and figuratively, as we push ourselves to be faster, stronger, and most importantly healthier.
About the Challenge for Boston:
The Challenge for Boston is a tribute to those whose lives were affected in April 2013 at the Boston Marathon. We will be running/walking/moving for 3 miles a day for 180+ days, 3 miles for each death, 180+ days for those injured. We are not the originators of this idea, simply participants who wanted to show respect and write about our journey to document our progress. For more information, please visit the Challenge for Boston Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ChallengeForBoston
See you on the pavement,
Nikki and Kelsey
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