So it's been a while. A little over 3 months to be exact. Nothing crazy or time consuming has kept me from posting. I just honestly forget about this space sometimes. Even if I set myself up for the next post I forget (Notice there was never a part II to my Vacationing Part I post.) But lately I've been wanting to get on my little corner of the internet world and document something that I worked months and months for.
On the 15th of September I woke up in Erie, Pennsylvania prepared to complete my very first marathon. I literally woke up with butterflies already in my stomach. I had been training all summer for this one race. I would be running 6.2 more miles than I had ever run in my training and in my life. Thankfully I was not running alone. I had the privilege of running with a dear friend, and sister in Christ. This was her second marathon and I was so thankful to have her during training. She kept me going when I wanted to stop. When I would have rather stayed in bed to sleep in, I knew I couldn't because I needed to meet her on the trail at 7am to beat the summer heat. So to you my friend....THANK YOU!
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| Picking up our bibs! |
After eating my pre-run breakfast of a bagel, peanut butter and honey we were off! It was A LOT cooler out than we were used to. I was thankful I packed some leggings and longs sleeves!
Cinda and I waiting to line up!
We had some amazing views during our run.
I have no idea what we are looking at here, but I believe this is around mile 18. Once we hit mile 19 we decided to dedicate each mile to someone or a group of people to get us to the next mile. I'm so glad we did that. Every time my leg started to cramp or I wanted to walk just for a few seconds I could think about who we were dedicating that mile to and power through.
After 4 hours and 33 minuets we finally finished!
I look like a dork, but that was by far the best chocolate milk I think I've ever had in my life!
Off our feet and resting for a bit.
After the Marathon with our medals!!
Getting to see Brett every 5 to 6 miles really helped me power through. He was such a big supporter! If Cinda and I couldn't run together during the week he would run with me. If I need some advice on food or training tips, he was there. Training for a Marathon is VERY time consuming and he allowed me to take the time to train. During the race he would pass off more energy beans and take my empty packs. After the first 5 miles he was there to take my long sleeve shirt. I'm so thankful for him and the amazing support he gave!
Proof I finished :) My bib and my medal!
A year ago if you told me I was going to run a marathon I would have laughed in your face and thought you were crazy. But this has turned out to be one of the coolest experience of my life so far.
