First, I wanna give a shout out to Craig and Kimberley who are both going to be in their first 5Ks this weekend. Good luck to both of you; I know you guys will rock it! 
I know I told you how my last weigh-in went for the 911 Fitness Challenge, but I don’t think I ever came back and updated you all with the results, did I?
Well, I won 7th place in the individual category and our team won 3rd. (Go Extreme Makeover Booty Edition!) Our team prize was $100.00 and my individual prize was this gorgeous perfume which I received last night:
Yes, that’s 3.4 ounces of Chanel Chance. My eyes about popped out of my head when I saw the pricetag on it.
$110.00
Holy cow, do women really pay that much for perfume?! I was shocked. I don’t ever really wear perfume. I’m more of a body spray or lotion kinda gal. (Japanese Cherry Blossom FTW!)
The ribbon was super cute, though:
It’s a great prize (and I’m happy I got 7th place!), I just don’t think I’ll ever use it. So I’m trying to figure out what to do with it. Maybe I’ll put it on ebay and use the cash towards new clothes? Hmmm. We’ll see.
Now for a little announcement…File this under “Y” for “Yes, I’m crazy”, but I’ve decided to be in another race this weekend.
Yep, my friends Lynne and Mindy are doing the Valor 5k at FGCU and I spontaneously decided to join them.
This is progress for me because I’m not usually a spur of the moment kind of a person. I like to plan. A lot. I’m a little OCD about it and can get real pissy if my routine changes or if things don’t go as planned. I think it’s the control freak in me. But for some reason, I was more than anxious to sign up for this race completely on a whim, even though I just learned about it. I’m kinda liking this new me…the one who’s not afraid to say “yes” to things the old Josie would have turned down. I feel like I’m LIVING now and that rocks.
132.9 miles walked/jogged/ran since January 1st. (2010 Goal: 500)
45.5 miles biked since January 1st. (2010 Goal: 300)
(3) 5K finished since January 1st. (2010 Goal: 12)
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HOORAY! Nothing like another race
YOU WILL DO AWESOME. Damn, you signed up too quickly for me to make you a sign though. I will see if I can get one in tonight 
I’m so stoked for you! I’m going to break my Vibrams in and run a 5K in Indiana (a 5K in another state!) but running barefoot is a bit different. Lots of new muscles, but amazing nonetheless.
Congrats on the Chanel. I don’t do perfume much either (well, at least not lately). I basically look like a gym rat. Sad…
Sell it on ebay and put it to good use! NEW CLOTHES!
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How cool!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!! And you go on that race this weekend!
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I think Ebay is a GREAT idea! New clothes!
You’ll keep improving at eatch 5k! Go you!
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Congrats on 7th place! That’s awesome!
Uh, yeah, you are totally crazy. I can’t believe you’re doing ANOTHER race. That’s so freaking cool. I know you’ll rock it!
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What a great job you and your team did! And what an awesome prize – congratulations!!
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Great for you Josie. It’s been awhile but I am back on track and I thought I would pop in here and see how you are doing – Look’s like GREAT is the answer.
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Here’s to livin!!!
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Great job! And have fun with your 5K tomorrow!
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7th place is awesome! 5Ks are great, you’ll get addicted! Enjoy the atmosphere!
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You are crazy! Crazy cool. I love how you like the ribbon more than the perfume. Good luck with your race…you just made me want to randomly join a 5k race.
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Grats on 7th place – that is pretty awesome and a pretty hefty prize!
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Love the spontaneity with the 5K – I think we DO get more self-confidence as the weight comes off, and realize that we CAN just up and do a 5K! Have fun with it!!!
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You’re checking things off your list and continueing to chase after new challenges for the new you.
You’re doing great!
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I’m like you: I like to plan ahead too. Great that you decided to join your friends.
I love Chanel perfume but indeed it’s expensive. Great and well deserved prize for you.
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Awesome!
Be careful with the 5K’s – their a gateway drug to longer races. They are still my favorite distance though. And a $110 bucks for perfume – no thanks. That’s precisely why I make my wife wear lemon Pledge.
Congrats! You are doing great!
The perfume is really nice. I like the smell of Chanel Chance, but it is a bit heavier of a scent, so I only wear it in the winter. I think selling it on ebay is the best idea!
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Thanks for the shout out Josie!!! You are the best!
Great job on the prize. New clothes are always nice if you decide to sell it.
WTG on the spontaneity and signing up for the run. It can be so fun sometimes!
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I didn’t know the old Josie, but I love love love this Josie! You’re so inspiring. You have no idea how much I thought of you yesterday on my first 5K when I wanted to just stop. Thank you for that
and congrats on the achievement and the new fancy perfume!!
.-= Craig´s last blogblog…Week 32 Weigh-In or “5K or bust!” =-.
lol!!! You receive a super expensive, luscious perfume, and you talk about how pretty the RIBBON is. You are just like me! Hahah!
Congratulations Josie! I love the new pics on your blog. You are amazing.
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I’ve learned to love my OCD. I’m a planner, too, and I always want everything to go as planned. However, I can see the benefit of going outside the comfort zone. Good luck with your 5K!
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BTW – I love the new header.
You caught the race bug!!
Wow – $110 perfume? Do you like it? LOL
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Congratulations!!! So glad you and your team did well in the challenge. And wow-o-wow, that’s a pricey perfume! I, too, am more of a bath gel person rather than perfume; I’d probably sell it, too, and go shopping for clothes!
Looking forward to reading your race report; that sounds like a great race!
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