Ran 10.2 miles today !

Christy · **Ran 10.2 miles today !**

I have two weeks left until the half marathon. I am still nervous about my ability/inability to finish it without DYING on the course! I have only ever run 10 miles one other time outside and it was a painful painful recovery. The second time I ran 10 miles I did it on the dreadmill with the help of GU so today to set my mind at ease, my running partner and I braved the elements (wind, cold) and ran the 10.2 miles with GU...and I still had the drive to keep going. In fact, at 6 1/4 miles when I GU'd, I could feel it run through my body....and my strides really opened up. My pace even increased from a 9:15 min/mile to a 8:30/min mile. I kept telling myself: SLOW DOWN but honestly, I was feeling GOOD....and I was so happy to have completed it today against all the odds. So now...I can finally say I feel I am ready to really do this....and do it well. It brings tears to my eyes because just a few short months ago, I never thought I would get to this point.

THANK YOU EVERYONE for your encouragement...it has meant a lot to me....just knowing you're in my corner and reading my updates and cheering me on. I honestly don't know where I'd be without your support....and of course THANKS to my running partner for DEALING me with this entire time. This is her third half marathon and I'm sure she's sick to DEATH of dealing with me and all my doubts! Thanks for hanging in there RED (if you're reading this). You rock! I love ya!

bananabellesmom · 04-13-2009, 02:39 PM

all I can say is WOW WOW WOW! great job!!!

pinkgirl79 · 04-13-2009, 02:41 PM

Holy crap girl! Way to go, that is awesome!

You WILL do great in the marathon! You've been training so hard for it, and you know we're all behind you!