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Half Mary, Here I Come!

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I’ve been bit overwhelmed with feelings these last couple of days.

Feelings of stress and excitement and anticipation for this weekend’s race.

Feelings of love and support from you all here and my family and other friends who know I can do it.

I know that I’m talking a lot about this half marathon lately but I’m just, well.. freaking out a bit because it’s a pretty big deal to me.

It may not be a big deal to some but it is to me.

My ankle is in more pain than it has been in a long time.  I’m pushing myself harder than I ever have in my life. EVER.

On Wednesday, my long-time blogging friend Kat left a comment about which mile she would be with me and she told me it would be that very last .1 and I cried as I read her words.  She’s a runner as well and told me I was an inspiration for her and I wrote her back and told her the same.  I’m in amazement that I, ME, this girl who NEVER would have thought she would ever become a runner, would inspire anyone to do that very thing.

Just wow.

I cried again when I got an email from a new blogging friend, A Sassy Redhead, giving me a blog award.

A BLOG AWARD!!

How long has it been since we passed those around?

I’m excited to share it with you all.

So I will. Soon.

And I’ll get to passing it on at some point.

I think we all need to give and get some awards every now and again, don’t you?

Speaking of awards, my friend Melissa (from college) reminded me on FB that I get a shiny medal at the end of my race and she also gave me her support whole-heatedly.

I haven’t laid eyes on her in many years but she is my always friend and will be thinking of me on Sunday, I know it.

Amazing, huh?

And a medal?  Honestly, I kinda can’t wait to wear it… And the B Man is going to be SO proud.  He’s all about medal’s and trophies these days… I’m so happy to be an example to him and my other little ones too.  Setting my mind to doing something and actually DOING it.

I want to say Thank You to all of you who have commented or emailed or tweeted to me which mile you’ll be “with” me.  I’m gonna need each every one of you more than you know…

Here’s to Sunday and hopefully a couple of very stiff margaritas from one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Texas after, to numb the pain. (y’all know the race is in TX, right?).

“See” you all on the flip side.  Look for a survival pic of me here or on twitter or FB or all of the above.

Peas out.

p.s. if you’re reading this and still want to be added to my list just let me know in the comments! 🙂

Comments

  1. I know exactly what kind of a big deal it is. Talk about it as much as you want to, because it is a huge deal. I really, really can’t wait to hear how it went and see your finish line photo and to just be so proud of you for doing it. Ack–I feel like I’m about to run the race!

  4. Best of luck to you! I admire you so much for working hard toward this goal…I haven’t had that kind of self-discipline in a long time. I need to find it again!

  5. I think its a pretty HUGE deal too!! It has been very inspiring to “watch” you these past few months running and training and preparing for this half Mary!! Your success and dedication in running has definitely pushed me to try harder and get myself ready for a half marathon next year!!

    I’ll be thinking of you all 13.1 miles!!

  6. Okay, now you have ME crying!!!

    It is a huge thing. Seriously. I was running yesterday and I thought about you the whole time to push myself. I’ve been running for time lately (I can finally do consecutive 8 minute miles!!!) and it was a bear yesterday. Thinking of you doing 13 miles IN A ROW IS SO INSPIRING!!!! I am just so incredibly proud of you I could just burst.

    You could eat all of Texas and drink up the whole state after the race if you want to. You will have earned it! 😉

    I’m praying for your ankle and for your mental strength as well. Dig deep, push through, and all those other cliche sayings. 😉

    Good luck! Have fun! And be proud of yourself!!!!!! WE ALL ARE!!!

  7. It is a big deal and you better be talking about it, my friend!

    I am so excited for you and so happy that you not only took up running but are going the distance (ha!) and doing the half mary (LOVE this by the way!).

    I will be thinking of you and cannot wait to see your status update when you finish.

    Enjoy the run and be proud my friend!

    To your ankle: buck up. You can rest after Sunday, m’kay? 🙂

  8. You will do great! I remember my feelings before my first half…. it’s just overwhelming! I’ll be GLUED to twitter on Sunday….. I can’t wait to hear all about it. And don’t forget to ENJOY and SAVOR every moment! Welcome to the club!

  9. It is TOTALLY a big deal and you should talk about it as much as you want. I have complete confidence in your and I just know you are going to do a great job.

  10. Can’t wait to see the pic of you finished up and shiny with a new medal!

    How freaking cool is that?

    Wow.

    Put me down for any mile with you. Any mile. I’m tickled you’d even consider letting me drag along.

    And I do mean DRAG.

    Best of luck, Tutz…you’re a winner to me!

  16. I really hope your race went well! Yesterday was the big St. Jude run here in Memphis. I applaud all you distance runners.