Ok so to keep everyone up to date, I'm blogging on my journey to the Chicago Marathon, 26.2 miles I've never completed before. Last week was my longest run ever...14 miles. It was not easy. I luckily had my hubby and daughter meeting me at checkpoints to refill my fuel belt...best encouragement ever. I was crying by mile 5...I'm not normally like this. I usually start my runs around 6am so I'm not out in the heat of the day...I started this 14 miles at 5pm...there was Heat, Traffic, Hills...etc. I kept pushing and by mile 7 I felt like a new woman. Not sure what overcame me at mile 5 but glad I kept going! I met my husband and daughter 2 more times on my route to refill gatorade then completed my 14 miles. Iwas so proud...Now this week on to the 16 miler!
After I complete 16 miles on Thursday I get to celebrate my 5 year Wedding Anniversary to my husband Nicholas. He has been my anchor during my training and I'm so lucky to have an encouraging, motivating hubby like he is. He always pushes me and encourages me to keep going. Below is some pics of me and him...it has been the best 5 years ever, we've had ups and downs, we've also had our beautiful baby girl who we cherish more than life itself...overall, we are soulmates and would be lost without each other : ).
I'd also like to give a HUGE shout out and congrats to my dad and sis who completed Ironman Steelhead this weekend. They had rough weather conditions which cancelled the swim but still managed to bike 56 miles and run 13.1 with windy conditions! I'm so proud of them...they both inspire me to be a stronger athlete and competitor.
Hope everyone has a great rest of the week!
Thanks for the shout out....good luck on your 16 miles tomorrow morning!!!
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