One More for the Books

13.1 Miles down! And feeling pretty great!

It wasn't easy, and it wasn't pretty, but I did it.  My time was not what I was hoping, but I completed it.  Having a running buddy with me was amazing.

There were a couple of unforeseen circumstances I dealt with. My stomach was really bothering me from about mile 4 and on, which I was worried about since I've started having issues again, so that slowed me down a little... but didn't stop me. And it was Claire (my running buddy) who kept me going when i was feeling my worst.  So glad I had her with me.  

I also had a scare in the middle (right between mile 8 and 9) when one of the runners in front of me collapsed. That stopped me about 5 minutes because I actually got to use my CPR certifications for good use.  Thank goodness there was someone else trained with us (a nurse) because she was able to do compressions when I lost the pulse. She probably saved his life. Scary happenings. Never thought I'd ever actually have to use that in real life. 

There's another that I want to do in October.  I'm going to set a time goal... under 2 hours.  If I start training soon, that is completely attainable.  I wasn't too far from that now so I can only hope! Although I heard once, there is only do and do not, there is no try.  I don't remember who said that. I know it was someone famous. Props to you mystery man. 

So what's next? I have the big wedding I'm helping to coordinate this Sunday, my cousin's wedding in a few weeks, and still job huntin.  Although I need to start looking at different cities. I have a few on the radar that the boyfriend and I have talked about (which is scary in its own right). When did I become an adult?

Just Around the Riverbend

The weekend is here and the race is coming up.  Today I'll head over to the fitness expo to pick up my race packet and look at all the cool stuff.  

Side note, it's freezing in my office... Granted its nice out but it's only like 73. No need to make the office a tundra. Lets get real. Late spring and early summer are times to wear the cute stuff and here I am, sitting with a blanket draped around me. Somehow, I also seem to be the only one cold so I guess I lose there. Ridiculous. 

Anyway, I don't remember if I've already written about this but one of my best friends will officially be running with me which will be great.  Neither one of us have trained as we should so we'll be in the same boat.  I've gotten to a point which I never in a million years thought I would which is: I really like to run. I've found though that I love running so much more when I have someone to run with.  

I'm starting to look forward to Sunday more than dread it as I kind of was before, which is a good sign. It'll definitely be a completely different experience than the last time.  

It's the Final Countdown

Happy May!

I realize I'm very behind in my blogging.  It's been a crazy hectic month as I thought although I had a couple unexpected things come up which have dented my training quite a bit.

First, I was dealing with a mild case of tendinitis for the past two or three ish weeks which has FINALLY gone away (I say finally after that short of time but when a half marathon is coming up... that's some significant time). Also, I've had some Crohn's issues I've had to deal with which have also added to the set back.  Without going into details, I finally got some answers which are great specially because everything so far seems very treatable.

Unfortunately, I have not been running as I should be. I've been trying to keep as active as I can which isn't too tough with teaching.  But still haven't been able to get the millage in that I was hoping for. I'm still going to try for Sunday but I doubt I'll get the results and times I was hoping for. At this point, I'm just looking to complete the race which I will do even if I have to walk part of it (I'm hoping that's not the case, but I'll do the best I can, that's all I can do right?).

My cousin's shower went great, I think we bought out the entire of Crate & Barrel for her.

That's the basic update for now.  Some other things to talk about but I'll add when I have more time later. :-)