I have not been able to blog because life has just been so very busy; between school, the internship, work, running, the wedding planning, the other weddings.... boy oh boy!!!!
But yes, I am excited and can't wait to cross off the 1/2 marathon from my bucket list. I want to enjoy every single mile, I want to feel the excitement, the adrenaline, and have the mental strength to push myself to do finish this in less than 2 hours! I think I can do it, the course is mainly flat and has several downhills, all to my favor! ^_^
I no longer feel pain on my knee or have shin splints. I have been taking it super easy these last couple of days, just resting and icing my legs. Getting prepared to run!!!
I am over all very humbled by the whole experience, first of all, that someone would care to even read my story. That someone would care to offer to help me see that I cross off something off my bucket list! WOW, then to bless me with extra goodies! Magic 92.5 Rocks!!! Jagger and Kristi and Sammie are amazing!!! Huge hearts!!!!
I am even more humbled and forever grateful to the man who sacrificed his Tuesday Mornings for about four months to see me succeed. This man did not receive a single penny from me while he has been coaching me, this man has helped me become strong both physically and mentally. He has prepped me for this race and I am humbled. In a way, I think he has saved my life because he has given me back a spark I once had regarding running, he helped me put that back in my life. He helped lose weight that had been "weighing me down" (pun intended! ;) ) and potentially change the course of how I will live my life forever.
He has sacrificed so much, I just wish I could pay it forward someday and be able to bless him back!
During this experience I am also greatly humbled by all the time and effort and counsel I have received from my high school teammate, Judy J. She has pushed me to wake up early, to train hard, to not make excuses and strengthen my mind when it gets tough. Running is mostly mental! I am thankful for the many mornings she would wake up with me and run, wherever it was, however many miles, whenever!!!! Humbled and grateful! Thank you!
Finally I am in awe of just how amazing my husband is. With the life I have chosen to live, a busy one, I rarely have time to do anything else or for anything else, including cooking, cleaning, and keeping food in the house!!!! My husband has taken all that over! He also, more importantly has helped me and encouraged me... and at times has had to force me to take a break and just have fun.... before I break and burnout!!!! He knows me, and he loves me even though he knows me very well. I am humbled by the man who is by my side day in and day out, encouraging me to reach every goal I have set, caring for me, helping me and leading me. Forever grateful.
I could also not finish this post without saying how humbled, grateful and in awe I am of my GOD! I mean, seriously.... He is my Jehova Jireh.... My provider.
God knew my heart and how important this event is to me. It may be another race or event for other people, but this means so much more than that to me. When you dream of being IN the race rather than just a spectator or volunteer for so many years, and you try to save up to run it.... but just can never make it because life gets in the way.... yeah... it's a pretty big deal!!!
I am thankful God has seen my heart and provided the way to give me the desires of my heart and blessed me and surrounded me with people who could help me achieve my goal.
Amazing God.
With all that said, my husband and I wen to get my bib and shirt, and misc little tid bits.... and here is the swag!
