Today, I competed and finished my first half marathon. When I signed up, I was worried about running 13.1 miles in the middle of October. But somebody must have been looking over me today because it was a sunny, beautiful 70 degrees. You honestly couldn't have had a more picture perfect day!
If someone would have told myself 10 years ago that I would one day be running a half marathon, I'm sure young 16 year old me would have got a great laugh at that. I hated running. I was the girl who went out for track to get faster in other sports, but dreaded every practice/race. I was the girl who cried when Krafty (our track coach) told me that he was putting me in the 2 mile. I was the girl who cried so hard that I didn't have to run that race.
Running has never been easy for me, but I think that's what drives me to do it. I like the challenge.I know I will never be the faster runner, but running isn't always about being the best. Running is about making your best today better tomorrow.
I still remember my first 5k a little over 4 years ago. I struggled the entire way and thought that was the hardest thing I had ever done. A little while later, I ran an 8k...then the Dam to Dam...and it just continues from there. My mom asked me today if I would do the marathon next year. I laughed and said, "No!"....but I guess we will just have to see.
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| My two biggest fans |
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| I can see the finish! |
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| What a great cheering section! |
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| I made it...all 13.1 miles |
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| Giving Brenna a High Five at mile 8! |
So proud of you! This made me cry a little. I remember that D2D 5k. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Friend! Thanks for all the encouragement over the years!
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