If you haven't heard I am running a marathon; ridiculous yes. It's only a half but nonetheless a marathon and a huge deal for me since I have never been a runner. I have hated running with a passion my entire life. I loved volleyball for that fact that the running was minimal. I tried track but didn't last long and settled for doing the shot-put! I have blamed my lack of running on my poor lungs and a miserable bout of whooping cough; it really screwed me up! The years have come and gone and my body has been to hell and back; between two c-sections, serious thyroid problems, colon problems, appendectomy...etc. I am determined to enjoy running and get my lungs up to par. So I decided some day I'd like to run a marathon. Now I can exactly show up one day and run 26 miles, no way! So I'm working my way into it and with great friends to help and encourage! I've been working with my lungs and taking supplements and love that I can actually breath without panting! The marathon is the very end of February and I am determined to do it. The training hasn't been easy but I feel great (aside for the fact that one leg is an inch longer than the other- it calls for some painful days).
Last night the Parks and Rec held a reindeer romp at the park/green belt across the street. A 2.5 mile walk or 4.2 mile run. Well Becca and I signed up for the run and I was freaking out yesterday. I have been fighting a terrible cold for over two weeks and my lungs are probably at the worst they've been in the past year. It was ridiculously cold (at 7:53 we read: 35° feels like 30°)! So, I was tired, cold, full of mucus and coughing like crazy and I wanted to give up less than half way through. Luckily for me Becca wouldn't let me stop and stayed with me the entire time. I slowed down to a quick walk a few times (to hack, spit and catch my breath) but never stopped and I made it to the finish line and wasn't last. Morgan and the kids came for support and said we finish in the first 40%, I don't know we didn't stick around to see who won. Yay, and a huge thanks to Becca for persevering and pushing me; I needed that! Of course it's beautiful today and I am very sore; running on the treadmill and elliptical is very different than the course! I am convinced the course was longer, we've done 5 mile runs and they sure seemed shorter; must have been the weather and this everlasting cold!
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You're amazing, way to go! You're gonna rock the half marathon. :)
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