Grandma's Marathon

Weekend wrap up-I’m ready!!!

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Last week I will admit I had started to get a little nervous about my upcoming marathon.  Why?   Well, the chance I might be running it solo had come to play, but it sounds like my nephew is doing MUCH better and that the original plan of my sister and I running this race together is back ON, knock on wood!  Although I had trained primarily solo, I didn’t push myself in regards to pace because my ONE goal for this race is to have FUN with my sister…oh…and to finish. So I have TWO goals, LOL.

But, just to be safe and plan ahead, I decided to get my Jeep’s oil changed and a few other things to make sure I could make the trip to Minnesota by myself if needed.  I also go my emission’s test for my upcoming annual tag renewal.

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My mini and I having fun.

Saturday morning I set my alarm early because I had a massage scheduled at noon and I wasn’t going to miss that appointment.  LOL!!!  My run was AMAZING, and I couldn’t believe how good my legs felt.  Maybe because I took Thursday off since I had weird aches and pains everywhere, and maybe because I just cleared my mind and ran…regardless, I left it all out there, and was speedier than I have been in quite some time.

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Splits:10:21, 10:29, 10:13, 10:20, 9:55, 9:46, 9:37, 9:23 for my last long run of 8 miles. Average pace was 10:01.  Yes please, and thanks! Here’s a couple photos I snapped during fuel breaks:

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Next…My massage.  I may or may not have asked my therapist to marry me come with me to Minnesota, LOL!!!  She’s worked wonders for my wonky ITB and crazy knotted calf that has plagued me for a couple years.  I love her.  Thanks, Amy!!

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And then, insert taper crazies here…I cleaned my husband’s closet, cleaned and purged a bunch of lotions and crap from the bathroom, and scrubbed the house from top to bottom.  All with a smile on my face, and a feeling of light-heartedness that quite possibly came from my morning 8 miler.  Anyone that has trained for a marathon while working full time, (and on single Mom duty more than half the year) knows that housework falls to the wayside, and quick.  It feels great to have my life back in order, LOL.

I’ve spent the last few days talking with Charissa, Allison, and Hanna via FB chat.  These amazing ladies all plan on running the marathon in around 3 hours or so, and I am in awe of their talent and speed.  But more so, they’ve supported me and my blog for quite a while and I can’t WAIT to meet them in SIX days!!!!  I’ve started packing, and am over the moon excited to finally be the one traveling vs. the one staying home!

Fuel is good to go, not pictured are my salt tabs and Motrin.
Fuel is good to go, not pictured are my salt tabs and Motrin.

I am also excited to meet Eric Strand (I hope) and give him his #DoEpicShit bracelet from my friend Andrea who’s been one of my biggest supporters.  He doesn’t only run Grandma’s Marathon, he runs it twice, started at 3 am running TOWARDS the start line from the finish line. Check out the video!!!

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And that my friends…is a wrap.  My training is complete minus a couple short runs this week, and I. AM. READY.

Thanks for those who’ve consistently supported my crazy dreams and goals.  It means more to me than I could ever put in to words.  Y’all will be with me, for 4-5 hours as I run my 3rd (and possibly final full) marathon!!!!

❤ Michelle

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My name is Michelle and I am a retired Air Force Master Sergeant. I have found a passion for running, cooking, writing, photography and all things that move my love for life! I've ran 3 full marathons, with a PR of 4:25, and 17 half marathons with a PR of 2:00:11 (yup-missed sub 2 by 11 seconds, lol). Thanks for joining me on my journey!

68 thoughts on “Weekend wrap up-I’m ready!!!”

  12. Glad your nephew is feeling better!! Woohoo! Funny, my car is getting inspected and an oil change as we speak in preparation for the big trip! I am super excited to meet you, too! It’s going to be such a blast!

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  16. I’m so glad you had an amazing final run!! And I’m sooooo psyched to meet you!! I’m very happy your nephew is doing better too and it’s looking like you’ll get to run with your sister! I’m getting so excited – and a little nervous too but it’s the good nerves. See you soon!!!

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  23. I can relate to the lack of housework during marathon training. Possibly that’s one of the reasons why I signed up for this one – as an excuse to get out of housework. Great to hear that you had such a good run. It’s always so reassuring to be running well just before your big day.

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  25. I’m so jealous you guys all get to meet this weekend! I’ve loved following all of your training… I can’t wait to see how everyone does!!! Good luck and enjoy the taper this week and all of the craziness that comes with it 🙂

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  30. So proud of you for the way you nailed down your training despite the obstacles. You are more than ready. Very happy to hear Bobbi will make it after all too! Now go rock it!

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  31. So excited for you !! You’ll do great!! You’ve trained so hard!! Just run happy, & have fun!!

    Glad your sister will be able to run it with you! 👭💗👟👊🏻
    XO

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  32. Woo.!!
    Must be so exciting and rewarding that you are ALL done with your training. Now just for the Marathon 🙂
    I’m excited for you girl.! and can’t wait to hear how it goes for all you ladies 🙂
    Best of wishes, you’re going to rock it.!!

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