Last year I had the opportunity to run my first half marathon, and though I finished, it was 13.1 miles of almost pure, knee injury driven, misery. I was still proud of myself, but I made the goal to do it again and do it right. Through better training, lots of running, and good friends to keep me company, I felt much more prepared this year. My goal was to finish in under two hours, even if that meant crossing the finish in 1hr.59min.9999999sec. A BEAUTIFUL day, lots of prayer, and a little bit of pure luck that i hit a good run on the right day helped me finish ahead of my goal at 1hr.54min.36sec. There is not a lot in life I think I do right or that I feel like I accomplish, but being able to conquer last year's demon run and to do well, made me happy!
PS. Don't make fun of how I run, I make fun of myself enough for all of us!
A good marathon run, finding a perfect recipe, actually doing something right...none of that makes me happier or prouder than being a mom and a wife. My kids were the cutest things on mother's day, so excited to give me handmade cards, gifts, and lots of cuddles. Although I don't love morning pictures of myself, I love seeing a picture of me surrounded by the kids I am SO lucky to call mine. I don't look at mothers day as a day for everyone to show me appreciation, I look at it as an opportunity for myself to appreciate the blessing it it to me a mom. The days are not always easy, nights are not always full of excitement and adventure, my wardrobe is not always glamorous, but all around that is joy, and amazement that I get to be a part of these kids lives and that depsite my flaws they love me still. I love being a mom!
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COngrats on the run! I so want to be a runner. Maybe this will be the year :) I think it's such an accomplishment. Great job!
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