Did you hear me? I said WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!. I did my half marathon this morning in Belhaven, and I'm so excited. It was the last 3 miles that got me, but it's only because my socks aren't approved for longer than 2 hours (it would seem). The bottoms of my feet got really tender and I had to sort of tenderfoot it along, but by golly it got done. I ran most of it, completed it in 2:54:22, and that includes one bathroom break and petting a couple of dogs.
I have to brag on my really sweet running buddies (they are dear friends also). I had planned to start my run at 5:00 this morning, and they had arranged to split up their runs so they could each run with me for one of my three loops. They are so cool, so thoughtful. When they told me what they were going to do, I almost teared up. Such dear friends, they are amazing. So supportive and thoughtful.
Well, 4:00 came really early this morning, but I did take a short nap this afternoon. This is the sleepiest I've been after a long run, but I know it's from lack of sleep, not lack of endorphin. I have tons to do since we fly out in the morning for Montana. I'm so excited I just can't stand it. I found out that even though our main road is closed, we will still be able to get to our favorite trails by another trailhead. What a relief. So beautiful you just can't even speak. You just stand there and try not to cry. God is so good, so imaginative, and so generous with His views. I'll post some photos when I return (once Chuck shows me how).
I have to say I wound up at Mac Grill last night in preparation for my run. I was out searching for hiking pants at Academy and needed my pasta fix, so we ate there. I found in quite funny that I was there last night and many of you will be there tonight. I saved some dessert for you.
Speaking of dessert, I vowed yesterday afternoon when I drove by the Dairy Queen WITHOUT STOPPING that after my half marathon, I'd have my own tiny party. So I'm going to eat dinner at Swenson's this afternoon, and I'm having TWO SCOOPS. I burned 1945 calories this morning, per my HR monitor, and I'm going to try to get a few of them back.
Please have a great day tomorrow. The weather was beautiful, I even got a little chilly later on, so I wish that for all of you. I'll be thinking about you, praying for all of you to run like the wind, with a smile on your faces (or at least when you finish), and that no pain will be felt by anyone. Enjoy tomorrow's huge milestone, you've earned it.
p.s. -- watch out for that emotional high, I feel so much love for y'all right now. :-)
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Congratulations!!! Way to go!!
We will certainly miss you tomorrow morning and night, but I know you will enjoy your trip. Can't wait to see the pics!
Yea, you did it! Congrats! Just think, if you feel this great, after the half, think of how great you'll feel after the Chicago Marathon. It's a feeling like no other. Have a great trip to Montana.
A hearty Congrats, and a hope your trip is just as great. I am so jealous you are going to Montana. It is one of my favorite states, and OMG, how gorgeous! You should have planned a run up there! Take care.....cg
Ha! That last part was hilarious! I find that after the long distance runs, I feel more HAPPY and HUGGY and GIDDY and CHATTY than I do after having a couple of glasses of strong wine! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! You deserve Swensen's!!!!! That is awesome and you have great friends to "go the distance" with you!!! Have a great trip!
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