...is more work. But it was worth it!
It has been a tough week and I don't see much relief on the horizon. Work is just all consuming right now.
I'm still getting in my training though with early morning walk/runs (mostly walks) of 3-4 miles. I did 10 on Monday as I didn't get it done in Kansas as I planned. Charlie had to come back to work early, so we left Saturday rather than Sunday.
As we count down to October 7, I have so many different feelings. Pride, worry, contentment, fear, and love just to name a few.
I have gone back through many of the blogs and read back to postings from when we started. Wow, what a change. I think about what many of you have gone through to get to this point, and think about those who fate dealt a bad hand (or foot, or knee as the case may be) and who won't be able to complete this marathon. I am in awe of all of you. Those of you who can't run the course in Chicago but persist in helping us and look forward to the next chance are my heroes. Those of you who didn't give up and worked through an injury where possible are my heroes too. Those of you who just plugged along, showed up and did your training, are no less heroes to me. (Who said "We don't need another hero"!?)
Think about where we started...think about where we are now -- we're about to walk, wog, jog, run 26.2 miles. Holy cow!
I keep thinking about the Bud Light commericial and the phrase "I love you guys" keeps running through my head. (sniff)
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7 comments:
What a great blog! Very inspiring. I'm so glad I got to share this adventure with such wonderful people.
Aaawwww! I have really enjoyed getting to know you through your blog and in person! Thanks for your encouraging words. . . they really mean a lot to me!
Sheila
Double Aaawwww!
Jana
We shall overcome our job thang...it's called retirement. :>)
This MM has been so awesome...a commmmon goal that has formed a bond between such diverse people. Ditto on your thoughts of the heroes!
Cheryl
amen amen amen!
Just responding to your question on whether I did intervals on the 10 miler...yes, I started out doing 1:1 but with all the hills I started running the downhills and walking the uphills and doing whatever I felt like in between. I wanted to complete it in 2.5 hours and I almost did. I am a slow walker but run a decent pace as long as it is a short time like a minute or so. So glad you will be with us this Saturday!
Can't wait to see your smiling face again on Saturday!!
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