I RAN a half marathon on Saturday.
I didn't walk.
And
I finished all 13.5 miles.
{without dying}
{Did I mention I was cursing myself in my head around mile 9}
cuz i was.
I won't lie.
It was tough stuff.
I have a squishy, swollen knee and blisters to prove it.
Before
me, Sharrell, and Shannon
{two of my morning run buddies}
After
I had my cell tucked into my sports bra as I ran.
My body was screaming at me after mile 8.
I had been running with my sister in law ,emily, until then, but she is speedy and I had to slow my roll.
So, I decided to text Jake and tell him that I was tired...and bored.
{alot of empty farm land to think about the burning knees and blisters}
He sent me back a video of my kiddos screaming "go mom! go mom!"
cutest motivation I have ever seen!
I did get a second wind around mile 10.
And finished without a problem.
But I learned alot about myself during the hardest parts.
I am stronger than I think.
I can keep going even when I have had enough.
and
I give really amazing silent lectures in my head.
All in all, I may run another 1/2 marathon in the future, but as for the 26 plus miles full marathon.
NEVER.
I am not THAT great at silent lectures.
9 comments:
Go Jenni!!!! I'm so proud of you. I didn't get the chance to read your goals before I left so I didn't know you were doing a marathon on Sat. You should've told me. I think I learned a lot about myself to. Instead of taking the normal 8-12 weeks to train I took about 15-16 and learned that as long as I gradually build up my mileage I can do it. I learned that after about six miles, I need to drink one of those gels of energy though to help out.
Good new years goals. So I'm planning on finishing the B of M by conference too, do you have a schedule or are you just reading however much you can each day?
I am so proud of you!I really am. That is not easy to do and not everybody can do that (me included). You are my inspiration. I wont hate you because you have on skinny strecthy pants that make you look like a pencil. Or that you look fab like you didn't just roll out of bed and look prettier then the days I do get ready.
Ok didn't you just start running a few months ago? How can you already run 13 miles? Way to go Jennifer! That's awesome! Em told me she was running too. I would never be able to do that. I do three miles on my elliptical and i thought that was good. Are you just a twig now or what? Looks like it. I Would be about 80 pounds if I ran like that!!! So maybe I'll stick to my cookies and pizza! Haha. I hear all the health nuts are going to feel stupid one day lying in hospital beds dying of nothing:)
WOW Jenni! You are awesome! Way to go! Idk how you do it, i absolutely hate running! Love ya!!!
Today you win the prize for coolest person I know! You are awesome, awesome, awesome.
And you looked stinkin' cute to boot... even in the AFTER pictures. Only you. :) Way to go Miss Runner. You and Jess are crazy amazing. I'm pretty sure I would have walked. I'm not that motivated. Nice to check off a resolution in January!
Jake was so smart to send you that video! That is the best motivation ever. I did a half marathon a couple of years ago and you are right it does teach you so much about yourself and we are a lot stronger than we think. You totally rock!
P.S. - How are your legs? I walked funny for two days after my half marathon! ;)
Of course you look amazing after 13 miles! You are the best, so proud of you girls.
So Proud of you and the others Jenni! You totally rock! I am very impressed.
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