Well folks I did it… I completed my 22nd race last month by participating in the Nike Women’s 1/2 Marathon in San Francisco. MY GOODNESS it was amazing!!!! I must say this was the first race that I ran where I could feel the comrade and didn’t feel horrible that I hadn’t trained for it. There were so many women running and I loved listening to them talk and speak encouraging words to their friends.
One woman said, “One more mile of pain and then it will all be over and SO WORTH it!”
Another said, “Come on, you can do it!!! Just think… You’re going to be able to say I RAN a 1/2 Marathon today!”
It was blissful to listen to the positive talk and upbeat vibes of the crowd as it propelled me toward the finish line. You all know I’m still trying to get back into a routine with fitness after having my son and I didn’t train at all for this race. I was so nervous that I had trouble sleeping the night before, but I got up and made it to the start line and Ran/jogged and walked the 13.1 miles to the finish line.
I have another 1/2 marathon this Sunday in Pacific Grove, the BIG SUR 1/2. This will be my third time running it and again… NOT READY! I’ve also been sick for the past two weeks so I’m praying I’ll be able to cross that finish line within 3 hours. Honestly, I’m a little peeved at myself that I haven’t dedicated more time to getting back into shape because just a few years ago I was able to run a full marathon in 4 hours and 20 minutes! But… really…. I wouldn’t change anything for the world because being with my son is the best gift in the world. LOVE that little man to pieces and soon will be running races with him right by my side!
Happy running people! xoxox
