Marathon-ing

26.2 Miles

May 16, 2015

Drenched & Cold

I have THE most supportive Husband and Kids. 

They make THE Best FAN Club a Girl could ever Hope for!

This marathon finish line came with lots of stress, 

injury, prayer, worry, tears, and frustration. 

8 weeks out from the big day,

I injured my left calf and for two weeks,

I hobbled on it. 

When it finally felt well enough to run,

my right knee decides to give me the stink eye. 

Between working on trying to get my mileage up,

and trying to rest my injuries,

I was a complete stressed, frustrated, injured basket-case. 

Most the time, I didn't know whether to rest or run. 

But I kept praying that I could make it to the start line,

feeling well enough to get to the finish.

And I did.

I was slow, and it took a loooooooonnng time to get it done.

But I was blessed to just enjoy my slow pace, 

the beautiful, misty, rainy world around me,

and that I was protected enough by my hat and poncho 

to not be super freezing, even though I was drenched. 

I was blessed in many ways that day. 

I LOVED seeing my family at the finish line,

and they wrapped me in warm, dry clothes, and lots of hugs.

And I think they make the best signs ever.