Me on Sunday morning all smiles
Sunday was cold windy. I was in short sleeves but I really should have been in long sleeves or a jacket, but I am an idiot and only brought this top. I don't know what was wrong with me when I packed but I could not find my water belt (I am wearing a friend's) and I left my Garmin and home. What the heck is wrong with me!?
The race itself wasn't my best, actually it was my worst. I hit the 10k mark at 1 hour 19 minutes, which isn't bad, but that is when shit hit the fan. The bottom of my feet strated to hurt and I had to run most of the race on my heels (I have made an appointment to se a podiatrist next week). When I couldn't do that any more I walked. To be honest I started playing little games with myself. Just make it to the next kilometre marker I would tell myself. Just make to the next water station. You can do this. I thought I was so behind and then the 2:30 pace bunny passed me (if you want to finish the race in 2:30 then you run with this bunny). I was actually was surprised and then I was like hmmmm, maybe I can actually finish this face in a decent time. Then the 2:45 pace bunny passed and all those dreams were dashed.
By this point, I was at km 13 and I just wanted to finish. 18 km is always where I get depressed because I can hear the finish line but I still feel like I am so far from it. I kept looking our for the 18 km marker. When I saw a marker coming up I was so happy. Then I looked closer and it was the 19 km marker. Woooo hooooo! Only 2 km to go.
I finally made it to the end with a time of 2:59. Terrible in my opinion, but you know what? I did it. At the end of the day that is all that matters! |
4 comments:
hehe. your race bib is very similar to the look of our Delaware license plate.
And YES! you did it. That's all the matters. xo
Wow, that is so awesome. I can't imagine running in a marathon. I can barely do 3 minutes on the treadmill. Hey, I noticed that you want to move to Abu Dhabi. My sister's an elementary school teacher and she lives in Abu Dhabi. It seems like it took her forever to finally get over there. She's only been there for a few months now on a two year contract and she's still trying to adjust to the culture shock. She's making a lot of money though, so she's determined to stick it out.
Snaps for the kid for finishing!! I'm still trying to work up to one mile. Be proud of yourself girl!
Sidenote- did you finish your squat challenge? I finished mine and I swear my butt looks wayyyy better. I'm considering starting it all over.
You are so inspirational! Great job...you should feel so proud. I am exhausted just thinking about it
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