13.1

Well, it is finally over and I finished it. The country music marathon is now a thing of the past. I will post pictures of Trey and his friends doing the last mile of the kids marathon as well as pictures of my friends as we embarked on our journey of 13.1 miles at 4:30 in the morning as soon as I am able to walk up the stairs without crying out in pain with each step.

I owe my friend Rhonda a HUGE thank-you as I am sure she wanted to slap me more then once during the race. She did an incredible job, I am sure my whining probably encouraged her to move faster to get away from me. I was doing great until mile 6 when I started to develop a huge blister on the bottom of my foot. By mile 9 I wasn't able to run at all and really was not even wanting to walk it. I wanted to quit so bad and only my pride and Rhonda kept me from throwing in the towel. I was very disappointed in myself for the way I performed but I did learn a few things. NEVER change anything on race day. I wore a visor which I had never trained with and it squeezed my head and gave me a horrible headache and I changed out the headset I wore and it was very hot, I opted for the old fashioned head sets instead of my ipod earbuds because my earbuds sometimes caused me to have ear infections. I also stopped for water each time and I don't think I should have done that.

I have decided to get back on weight watchers and complete a three mile run at least three times a week with weight training on the other two days. I have allowed myself to eat whatever whenever for the last few years and while that has been fun the results are horrific. I can't believe it is me when I look in the mirror and see the shape I have allowed myself to get into. I am serious about it this time and although it may not be fun to do without my favorite foods I know the result will be well worth it. I will probably journal alot of this ride on my blog so be ready to cheer me on and cry with me when I need it.

God Bless