I know that I haven't posted anything lately however, ,so much has been happening in my life in the last 30 days and it is all so exciting. I have been busy fundraising, training, being a friend and most importantly a daughter and a wife. I love being busy but my body is needing rest but I have to keep pushing for just 29 more days until the big finale MAY 31st, 2009 ROCK N ROLL MARATHON in San Diego. I never thought I would see myself training for an endurance event such as this but I have been and it has been an amazing ride. I have made terrific friends, met wonderfully dedicated people to this cause and I know it will forever change my life.
Yesterday I participated in a half marathon. I have walked farther than 13.1 miles but this half kicked my butt. Coach says it was all the adrenaline that was pumped into the race and our team hyped it up big time. But, we were excited...we have trained for so long and we were ready to test our skills. I cried when I crossed the finish line because I had so many supporters there cheering me on and it was very emotional to finish something I would have never of guessed myself doing a year ago. It was such an accomplishment for me. There were times were I cussed myself out during the half and questioned why I did this, yes coach I need to jump up and down and grab my boobs for cussing but I figured walking 13.1 miles was punishment enough..wouldn't you..oh and I didn't have the extra energy required for such a task. I placed 3rd in my age group...but wait...okay this is funny....there were only 3 in my age group.hahahaha... It wasn't about placing for me it was about starting something and finishing it..but then again that is what all 3rd place people say...But really I was proud I set out to accomplish a goal and I did and I have a medal and bottle of 3rd place wine to prove it. Oh did I mention than Jaime bought us the most amazing shirts..they were awesome I will have to post a picture. Today I have blisters from hell and my legs ache but it is all in the name of cancer research and I wouldn't have it any other way. I have the greatest teammates and they keep me going even when they get me out of bed at 4am two days in a row..but who's complaining.
Today we had our team yard sale to raise money for our individual goals of $2,800 and I must say I am soooo happy we did it. I was very fortunate that we had a good turnout and family helped me out a lot with donating items. Now maybe I can begin sleeping at night without the added stress of needing to raise soo much money. I am that much more motivated to earning more. It was all tough work this weekend and my body aches, my face is bright red and I have a couple of arms to match but unfortunately I still need Debbie's tan in a can to help my legs. In 29 days I will cross the finish line and I will have successfully completed something many have doubted I could but I always knew I would. All I needed was the support of my husband and immediate family and my fantastic friends and team to make it all possible. Thank you for always believing in me. This has been such an outer body experience for me but I felt like this is where I have needed to be all along so pray for me and my next 29 days. May 31st is coming up quick and I hear the finish line is very emotional but I do it for those who wished they had a chance to be doing it for someone else.
Like coach says... I walk because I cannot walk away!
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