So That's What a Muscle Feels Like...

It doesn't hurt as much as it did yesterday! Yesterday started early, VERY early! At 7a.m. they started sending us off. The course toyed with us as the first 1.5m was downhill. The torture then began as it was mostly uphill for the next several miles. Leslee and I were setting a pretty good pace for us through the 8m mark. We slowed a little through the 10m mark. Those last 3 miles were not enjoyable at all!!! I was amazed at how many people were lined up along the course cheering us on! I was very optomistic through the first 6, but I admit I was nervous and had some doubt sneak in over the next 4 or 5. Like I said those last 3 were not fun. Our muscles began to tighten up, our feet were numb, and our we were having to make our legs move. Once I saw the 11m mark I knew we were gonna finish! AND WE DID!!!!! We crossed the finish line in 3:58:04! It wasn't earth shattering. It wasn't record breaking. But, we FINISHED! When we crossed the line and I put that medal around my neck I broke down and cried like a baby. This was a huge accomplishment for both of us, but for me this was a really big deal in my mind. It helped reenforce what I am truly capable of. Last night as I laid in bed stiff and sore from the day all I could think about was I want to do another one and I wanna do it faster! This is definetly not my last one! Thanks to everyone who encouraged us and cheered us on. This is a big step for me but the journey is far from over. Just be warned, I'm not afraid to pass you and leave you in the dust!

P.S. Who's gonna do it with me next year?!?!

Twas The Night Before....

Well, here we are just a short nights sleep away from our first attempt at a 1/2 marathon. I did my best Babe Ruth impression and called my shot. I guaranteed a finish! Now the pressure is on to perform. Most times I have extreme confidence or at least give the appearance that I do. But, I gotta confess I'm nervous about this. This is a big deal for me because this is so far out of my comfort zone! Tomorrow morning bright and early I will begin writing a new chapter in my journey. Hopefully this is just the first of many! And, hopefully next year I can recruit some suckers... I mean supporters to do it with me! Tomorrow night I will give you a full post race rundown (if I can move). Thank you all for your support and encouragement!