Today is a new day. My daughter, the tough little cookie she is, is doing fine…I think Mom took it harder than daughter when reality slapped us in the face.
But today, after not a lot of sleep, I rolled out of bed and hopped in the shower. It was time to pick up my race packet and hit the expo for a race I haven’t trained too terribly hard for, but that I know I can complete. My #doepicshit friend Andrea was working the expo until 1 o’clock, so I wanted to make sure I got to see her.
And see her I did! She graciously handed me my packet, and I shopped around while I waited for her to finish her volunteer shift.
Free chair massage? yespleaseandthankyou!
Afterwards, we decided to grab a bite to eat to celebrate having some time together. Living an hour apart, and both working crazy hours we don’t get to see each nearly enough.
After talking race strategy (run..walk…move…don’t die, and finish), we parted ways and I headed home to get my flat runner ready.
Upon my arrival home, my hubby asked what our dinner plans were? What? I am running a half marathon tomorrow…I’m. not. cooking. LOL! So he prepared some yummy pasta for us…DELISH!
And now, with my gear set out, my Garmin and IPod charging, I am relaxing in an almost too quiet house. Wait…is that possible? LOL…
My plan for tomorrow is quite simple…take all the stressors I’ve been dealing with the last few weeks, and let that energy fuel me for 2+ hours. Leave the yuck on the road, and run with my heart. I nearly tried to wimp out and either 1. not run the race or 2. just finish it half assed…But my friends know me far too well, and I just don’t work that way.
So I’ll meet up with my amazing friends before the race…shiver, hug, and embrace all that is right in the world by surrounding myself with these people. Will the race lead to a PR? Doubtful…realistically I am just a little rusty from the last few weeks. But I’ll finish, and give it my all!
Thanks to you all, for your amazing support these last 2 days!
Cheers to my last major race of 2014!
Movin' it with Michelle 
Love that kind of beer!! Yes, carbs!! For reals!! 🙂
Good luck. Just run& have fun!! Enjoy!!
Yes, I’m sure you took it harder than dear daughter; I would’ve too. All is well though…You’re a great mom!!
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Thanks, Sara!!!!! I’ll be taking these kind words with me in the morning! ❤
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Wishing you the best at your run tomorrow. Unleash your emotions (stressors) and let them power you through! They will wash away as the good Lord will give you the strength to move forward.
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Cyndi, thank you so much. Xoxo
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Will be cheering you on from here in New Mexico! Love you 😘
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Thank you!! Love you too!
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Hope you have/had an amazing race! You’ll do awesome!!! Any finished race is a good race PR or not. Enjoy!!!
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I really like your race strategy. Especially the don’t die part. That’s always a big part of my race plan too.
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Hehe recap will follow. 🙂
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Hope you had a great race today!!! I was so saddened to read about your daughter. I cannot even imagine how horrible that must be for her and you. That poor, sweet girl. My thoughts are with you and your family
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Thank you so much. My recap is posted and we are all on the mend.
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