I did it. Well, WE did it! My brother Sean was the 1st to cross the finish line followed by my husband Justin and my dad and I came in last but not least! :) We finished! That's all I cared about! We weren't fast by any means--but that's not what counted! Crossing that finish line was what counted!
The weather was HOT. My training was sub par at best. But I had the best support running by my side! (Who happened to be WAY better trained than I! LOL!) Dad and I ran/walked the entire thing. I got defeated early on--and got dizzy quite early in the race :( So that was definitely nerve racking for me! My dad totally pushed me and we actually did "stop light" runs! Which totally helped give me a visual/goal to focus on!
The race itself was pretty awesome. I however wished I had my music to tune into. The bands were great--but they didn't resonate quite like I thought they would! So there was a lot of "quiet time" between bands! The spectators were great--and everyone was so supportive! It was an awesome environment!
One of the COOLEST moments in the whole course was about Mile 9 there was a race "coach" (they were there supporting through the last say 5 miles of the course!) and he was giving a pep talk that really made Dad and I laugh/feel better. He goes (in a not so official quote) "If someone asks how you are doing--don't lie--don't bring yourself down by saying bad. Yes you may be in pain--and you may feel horrible--but think positive. Positive thoughts will get you through. If someone asks how you are doing simply reply "I going forward"" It was just what we needed then. Plus a bag of ice someone had left was super helpful as well! (We didn't drink it--but it was so nice to be able to put on our necks/hands to cool them down!
Overall-the race was great and we really did have a good time! Next up: Race for Hope (5K), The Des Moines 1/2 marathon (more on this later), and the Hot Chocolate Race (5K)! To end the year I am going to be sponsoring a December Winter Wonderland race! :) Not sure the name or much about it yet--however, I know it will be in December and directly benefit the society that gave so much to my Grandma and asked nothing in return! If I have enough signed up I am going to get shirts made and sent out to the participants! More to come later! :)
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