So we are getting really close to this half marathon of ours. Our mileage is going up every week and in 4 short weeks, we will be giving our all for 13.2 miles. H--O--L--Y CR@P!!
Now I can't speak for my running buddies, but when I woke up this morning, I was so not in the mood to pound the pavement for 8 long miles. I was tired. I wanted to veg in bed a little longer. Heck, I wanted to take the first shower before my husband used all the hot water. But, I got up early (was helped along with yet another early morning wake-up by one of the boys), ate some breakfast and got all dressed. I made my way to our designated meeting place and started stretching hoping that it will spur that excitement and motivation that I had on Thursday's great run. It wasn't until seeing the other ladies that I got really nervous. How the heck am I going to keep them in my sights for 8 miles?! We started out and were soon joined by many that were racing in a local run. We ended up being with them until our turnaround which was less than a quarter mile from the finish line. It was quite the confidence booster, cheering squad and overall AWESOME company! And while I did lose my buddies (saw them as they were heading back and I surprisingly wasn't too far behind them), I kept at it.
I finished 8 miles for the 2nd time in my life. And it was HARD. And it was SO worth it!!
You did soooooo good!! And I agree, running in the race (even though we weren't really with them) was awesome!
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