So, a lot has happened since I last blogged. Our 40 week Marathon Makeover Class of 2010 "graduated" at the Run For Life Marathon and Half Marathon. All went well, except for the fact that it was HOT! I will take that as the only "hitch", though. It was a great day, for the most part. It is always such an inspiration to see my people cross that finish line. I have watched them work so hard and start with that initial mile. Sometimes - most times, in fact - they start the race not knowing if they will finish. Then they round that corner for the last stretch and you can see on their face - "Is that really the finish? Have I really done this?".
I remember turning that last corner in Chicago and seeing the finish line. I felt the same way. The closer I got to that line, the more real it became.
Well, I am headed toward another finish line now. Next stop for me is St. Jude's Half in Memphis the first weekend in December. I fell behind in my training, preparing for our race and then fighting to recover from a bought of bronchitis. Now the weather changes, irritate my breathing further, so we will see. I will finish, but I don't know that I'll be able to improve my time any. That's ok. I plan to do the Mardi Gras Half in February. I can work on my time for that.
The important thing really is the finish. Especially with this one. I opted to be a St. Jude's Hero, which means that I am raising money for the research hospital. I am very excited about it, but am still trying to reach my goal. I am not the best at raising money - I am getting there, though.
I am back to good training this week and plan to do a 10 miler in the morning. It has been several weeks since I did some decent mileage like that. It will feel good to get it done!
That's all for now - I'll let you know how the 10 miler goes!
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