Well, that might take too long. I think I'll just start with the huge event/milestone/torture that I conquered over the weekend and take it from there.
FIRST TIME HALF-MARATHON FINISHER right here, folks! WOOHOO!!
What: 1/2 Marathon
Where: Nisswa, MN
Event: Run for the Lakes
Host: Brainerd Jaycees
1. My MOM! for a) getting us registered, b) being my accountability and 'virtual' training buddy, c) actually putting herself through the training and race for a second time!
2. Coach Luis of In The Moment for sending weekly training plans to me!
3. My friend, Ro, for showing up and cheering us on at several checkpoints along the route!
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| PreRace |
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| PostRace |
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| Finishers! |
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| Did it! |
Training was a lot of work. I finished most of it - started base training in November, registered for the race in February, and got 'er done at the end of April. WHEW. Check that off the 'life to-do' list. I walked, ran, walked and ran in the rain and snow, swam, did a bunch of yoga, lots of core exercises, a little bit of biking (indoors), and slept :-) and ate! When my body wasn't feeling quite right, I really worked on taking a close look at what was happening in my life - emotional/mental stressors manifest as physical symptoms in the body and I definitely felt that! Maybe I will work on being more mindful in logging my training for the next event . . . which is potentially coming up in less than two months . . . for the last couple of days, though, I have been drinking lots of water, eating good recovery foods, resting [napping!] a lot, and taking walk and stretch breaks throughout the day.
Overall, I am thankful that I got this done and know that my mom's support was crucial to this accomplishment - I can't say that enough. And I am SO PROUD of her for completing another half marathon! She rocks. :-)
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