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The one where I go 26.2….
Here we are… a week removed from my very first marathon…. yep- you read that right…. I finally did it! I am no longer a marathon virgin! Overall the experience went well… minus the knee pain that kicked in at mile 2 😦 but needless to say I battled through and was able to finish the race- thanks in large part to my cousin Bekah Metzdorf who ran with me for the last 9 miles and kept me moving when all I wanted to do was stop… and to all those who came out and cheered!! I was so humbled to see how many people recognized what a big deal this was for me and wanted to support me… I was very moved by each and every one of you and to be honest – you all kept me going… I wish I could describe in words what it meant to see you all. You moved me and I will never forget each of you that took the time our of your lives to be a part of such an important piece of mine!
I finished in 4:01…. had hoped to be at 4 hours or under but am ok with 4:01…. I did stop once (and only once the whole time) to go to the bathroom so I figure that’s where my extra minute came in and I am ok with that. 🙂 I am honestly just thrilled that I was able to do it at all… with the hamstring and glute injury I was not sure that I was going to be able to run it at all….
I sit here now at Mill City Running in Minneapolis for the Fifteens 5k run training group that I am supposed to be out on but I cannot go… sadly during the marathon I developed IT band tendonitis and a potential stress fracture in my left foot. 😦 I knew marathons were hard on your body but did not expect that. So I am not able to run for a few weeks- which is probably good for me…..but is also killing me. I miss it when I cannot do it. Here’s hoping with some physical therapy, rest, ice, and anti-inflammatories that I am running again in no time…. especially since I am signed up to do the tough mudder in July with my family…
To commemorate one of the biggest accomplishments I have ever achieved and something a very small percentage of the population can say they have done… I got my tattoo… literally 3 hours after I finished the race- I figured if I was going to be in pain- might as well get it all done in one day…. and the hubs even likes it 🙂 Oddly enough it ends up being right over the area where the stress fracture is… guess that makes the tattoo story even better….
p.s. registration is open for Fifteens 5k…. sign up and finish the race on home plate at target field! We guarantee a good time!
Song: My fav during the marathon was “clarity” by Zedd
Distance: 26.2 baby!!!!
Quote: “The number of “followers” you have does not make you better than any one else. Hitler had millions, Jesus had 12″
The one with the tattoo…
We are here…. settled in and enjoying the sunshine in good ole Fort Myers. It is hard to believe that this is our 8th spring training! Glen is good… arm is great… feels ready to go. We will only be in FL for about 2 more weeks before we head out to AZ, then Miami, and hopefully San Fran for the World Baseball Classic. Glen was honored to be asked to play for Team USA and we are excited to tag along an be a part of all of it. It will be a lot of travel but I am hoping it will be worth it!
I spent the morning looking up fonts for my new tattoo… yep…. I am getting another tattoo (much to my husbands schgrin) but not until June. To be honest I LOVE tattoos and would probably have sleeves if Glen would let me. I find them so fascinating… they tell your story with you saying a word. But since my hubby is a bit of a conservative when it comes to that stuff I am stuck compromising on every tattoo I get (which I lose so I dont get any more)… but this one is a BIG DEAL to me. I will be getting it after I complete my first full marathon in June. To be honest- running a full marathon has been on my bucket list since I was like 14… I have been fascinated with pushing your body past its breaking point. I know for a lot of family and friends and a few of you reading this- you have already done one and think this is silly but for me this is big…. and I am going to forever remember the one thing that has always been on my bucket list… now I just have to pick a font 🙂
So thats my big news… June 2nd I will be running the Minneapolis Marathon and I am going to need all the fans I can get…. so PLEASE come out and cheer!! It would be amazing!!
In the mean time I am getting used to running in the extreme humidity…. its been tough… especially when I have spent the last 4-5 months running in my nice 60 degree basement with the window open and a fan blowing on me…. making it a nice 45-50 degrees while I watched my shows… sometimes to be honest… I kind of miss the treadmill 🙂 But I barrel on… working my way up to longer runs in preparation for the Marathon….. still can’t believe I am actually going to finally do it 😉
Distance: Today is my off day because yesterday I ran 12 miles (with the help of my cousin)
Song: “Va Va Voom” Nicky Minja
Quote: “Don’t judge others just becuase they sin differently than you”
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