Wow, it is hard to believe that in one month I will make that journey to Long Branch, NJ! My legs are ready and so is my spirit! I completed 18 miles 3 weeks ago and 20+ (ok we took a wrong turn!) this past Sunday, March 30th. I got up and came to work the next day with my usual smile on my face! Aside from a little muscle soreness and some fatigue-I am doing really well. No aches and pains!
I do have to admit that the last 5 miles were really a mental accomplishment. We were all chatting away until mile 15, then the woman I run with and I were on our own and were completely silent-just taking each hill at a time. We did it in under 4 hours-which was our goal! Next week 22 miles!WOO HOO!
Two weeks ago we ran at Tyler State park in Bucks county. We conquored a hill that was only supposed to be 3/4 mile-but turned out to be a mile +. In my normal fashion, I overslept and felt the need to chug my coffee on the way to the practice (I am truly an addict.) I could feel it sloshing around for the 6 miles leading up to the hill-then really sloshing as I reached the first crest! I actually had to stop and walk for a moment-I debated which would be more embarassing-walking or puking-I did not puke! I kept my eye on the people I run with and sprinted after them and caught them by the top of the hill! It was a great feeling-especially because I am about 15 years older than all of them!
I have really gotten a great deal out of this endeavor. They say running a marathon changes you forever. I think working with Team in training changes you forever! Each week we are reminded of the wonderful things that happen with the research money we raised. Each practice we cheer to each other as we pass on the route GO TEAM! It is fun! Raising more than $4500 for the research that will hopefully find a cure is an amazing accomplishment-especially because the fundraising is what kept me from doing team in training for all the years up until now. (I'd still like to reach 5000 so if you haven't donated-even $1 will help!)
Thanks to those that have donated their time/money/spirit to my effort.
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