Thursday, March 6, 2008

Eating my words

Okay, Kelli & Courtney....for how long did I tell you that I was emphatically NOT a runner? Well, it's time to eat my words. I AM!!! It has been a long week and half - I hurt my foot shortly after I did my 12 miles, and wasn't able to run for almost a week. At this point in my training, it was SO frustrating - worried I wasn't going to be able to run the race, worried I was going to lose everything I'd worked so hard for. This last Tuesday, I was finally able to run again, but was dealing with a cold. It made the run SO hard - had to stop twice to BREATHE...felt like I had just started again!! My "trainers" told me that it was just from the cold, not to worry, get my rest, etc, etc. I had to take yesterday off to rest, but today was able to do my 6.2 and it felt SO good! I was about 2-3 minutes slower than I normally am, but it just felt sooo good to be out there running again!! The race is a week from Sunday, and it's getting VERY exciting! :) So yes, I'm ready to declare that I AM a runner! :)

5 comments:

the mccollums... said...

YES you are...I guess this answers the email that I just sent to you!! :) I am so proud of you and all that you have accomplished...your my hero!!! :) I've been without my running partner for a week but I am enduring my 3x running a week and am heading out again today! :) I can't wait to hear and see pics of RACE day!!!

8hatchers said...

Hey guys! the kids were listening to brothers' keeper yesterday morning. everybody had to say what their favorite song was.... we got to talking about you & decided we'd better pray for you too. :) hope everyone is good. your family is precious! we still love yall!
the hatchers

Heidi said...

YES, you are a runner and YES you going all the way baby. Don't fret, don't look back, don't think twice, don't worry!! You will finish the race in your own record time!! Can you hear the music playing now and the cheers as you cross the finish line? I can!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

Mandy said...

You're going to be great! God is for you and sitting in your cheering section:) Praying you are 100% better soon!

anthonyandbeth said...

i would have to say you are most definitely a runner now! i don't think there will be any turning back from here! so excited for you and the race. can't wait to hear all about it and see pictures! Kelli is going to be SO PROUD!!! :)