Well, Sept 17th we went and walked ten miles of the soda screamer- took 3 hours 10 minutes. I was pretty pleased with that. Decided with a little extra work I would be able to finish in four hours - but still be pushing the 4 hours but I was pleased with that.
The next week I spent looking for new kitchen cabinets and other kitchen items and was unable to train much- (new kitchen/dining room is a wonderful gift from my oldest child! bless her heart!) Then we went to yellowstone the weekend of Sept 24th. That was an amazing trip! I made sure I pushed Christopher for most of the walking we did.
By the time I got back- I was sick. Saw the dr, got some good cough syrup, got to feeling better but not 100%. I did walk a little over half way home one day last week. So October 9th arrived- not as ready for it as I would have liked to been and not as healthy as I would have liked to been but time to go!
So I took off like everyone else- a light jog until I hit the first hill. (mind you I wasn't going to run much if any!) the paths were decorated for Halloween (the soda SCREAMER) - it was very fun. I really enjoyed it- the morning from up there was beautiful. around mile three the one person that was behind me passed me. But I was in this for me and Christopher to finish- not beat anyone.
Had a great time-people cheered us on- clapped, told us we were an inspiration, and went back to their own run. Lots of neat heart-warming moments. I at one point decided I wasn't going to make it back in the four hours and got a little upset with myself but then decided it didn't matter- what was important was that I just finish.
The last half mile to mile I was sure we weren't going to finish at all! Ty gave me a piece of a special k protein bar and that boosted me up to finish! We came into the final stretch and people came to the finish line cheering us on. It was wonderful. We crossed the finish line and the person over the event said "you did it in less than four hours" I couldn't believe it. I said "really? what time is it?" She didn't know but someone else said 11:42 and I said "nu uh" then Ty showed me his cell phone, and it said 11:43. I couldn't believe it!!
I am so very proud of my accomplishment! next year we will shave off some more time! Next year we will have the new jogging stroller that did not make it in time for this event!!
Until then- I am starting to train for my next big crazy event!! In Chicago! I am so excited to do this event! It is for the American Lung Association! 2,340 steps to climb!!! I can do it! I know I can!!!
until I blog again....
