I don't even know where to begin.
I am running my second half marathon this Sunday.
My first half marathon was back in June, with Team Shrinking Jeans, raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Unfortunately for me, my body went "kaput" on me 5 weeks before the race and my training promptly ended in early May. I went ahead and did the race, but I was doped up on ibuprofen and by the time I got to Mile 8, I was done with it. I walked/hobbled the remaining 5.1 miles, running the last little segment so that I could say that I ran across the finish line.
I knew I wanted to do another half marathon, one that I was better prepared for and without injury holding me back.
That half marathon is this Sunday, in San Antonio.
13.1 Miles.
Me in my BornFit running skirt, favorite purple running shirt, cherished Saucony running shoes, with my iPod queued with my favorite running songs.
I will most certainly be calling Christy around Mile 8-9 (those are my "hard" miles) so that she can give me a pep talk and take my mind off of running. I wish she could be there with me but that is her story to tell. She has been by my side during this entire running journey and she will be in my heart, especially when I cross that finish line. Christy, you are my hero, my inspiration, my motivation, my support and most importantly, my friend. You will be back to running in no time, pinky-promise swear.
Also, I want to take all of YOU on this journey with me. I want YOU to experience the joy I feel when I run. I want to share the sheer elation I will feel when I do this half marathon without a hip injury holding me back.
During my first half marathon training season, one of my favorite runs occurred when I ran "for someone". This time I am running for me, but I want to run WITH you, all of you, by my side. Will you claim a mile to be yours? I will write everyone's names down on a piece of paper and carry it with me.
It would mean so much to me. It would make this experience that much richer.
Will you share this with me?
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16 comments:
u can put me down, this will be the closest I ever get to a half :)
I'll take mile 12-13.1. Because you know I want nothing more than to be with you when you cross. Running!!!
I love you girl. And thanks for making me cry (again) today. Skank :)
You can put me down! I'll take mile 7! The middle miles can be tough!
Add me! Because whether or not I finish my half in January, I am going. And I'm starting. And I'm trying. I'll need some of your strength that day. So proud of you!
Kirsten/@girlsworld has claimed Mile 3 : ).
I'll take that first mile when you are just bursting with excitement! :)
I'll take mile 10. This is where I realized on my 1/2 that I only had a 5k to go and I could totally just think about running a 5k. 3.1 miles. Easy-Peasy. Plus, then around mile 12 Journey came on and I thought of you, but Christy already claimed the end :)
mile 2!!
I will follow up Lissa with all that new excitement and give ya some of mine!!
much love, jen
I will take mile 6. That's when I realized how much fun I wad having & that my negative voices don't like to run.
You are amazing momma! You are gonna rock it!! Love you!
Can I have mile 9? I wanna be that burst of energy when you need it. So proud of you and love you loads. Xoxo
You are truly an inspiration. I'll be thinking of you Saturday and looking forward to reading about your run next week! I'd love to run a mile with you if you have one left.
I would be so proud to be with you on this journey. Please put me in wherever you need me. I'll be there with inspiration, encouragement and get big smile. You make me so proud and happy to call you my friend. ((HUGS))
put me down whereever you need some extra love! I'm so proud of you! i cant wait to hear how great this run is for you.
well looks like all the miles are taken but ill take the one where your at a good pacing and feeling proud of yourself
I've done 3 5k walks this year and you should be proud of how far you got with the last race you did i don't think i could go that far im sore and tired with my races but with each race i do i feel better than before
good luck with your race
lorrie
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I think you're running card is already full up but I'll take 5-6 because that's how many I am doing tomorrow...
And girl, you are going to do so AWESOME! Can't wait to hear about it afterward! And I'll be thinking of you tomorrow while I run and on Sunday! Love ya!
And I'm late to the game, but I'll take miles 5-6 with Elaine since we both did a 10k this weekend!
Once a pass mile 5, I will officially be running further than I have before. It'll be good to have you with me!
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