Cynthia & Stephanie in our cute "Dog Town Shorts"
Excited ( and nervous) to get going!
Warmed up and ready to race!
Cynthia at the starting line!
Stephanie starting at the back of the pack!
Cynthia at the finish line!!
Stephanie crossing the finish line!!
Today was our 9K race. It was pouring and cold and very windy. I finished it in 1 hour 3 minutes. It was so painful. I had a side ache and my shins and knees were hurting so bad. At mile 2 I didn't think I could do it. The rain was hitting my face, and I felt like crying. I kept telling myself"Why am I doing this?" It is not worth it, and when I didn't think I could go another step, something awesome happened. I was listening to my ipod and a song came on that my dad loved. We played it at his funeral. (Streets Of Laredo) Just as the song came on, the sun peeked out from behind the raincloud for a few seconds. I looked up and I felt that my dad was there telling me I could do it, so I quit thinking about the pain, and cold, and I continued on. I am glad I finished. We came home and got in the hot tub, and relaxed the rest of the day. I am thankful that Stephanie runs with me. (She finished the race before me) I hope I haven't damaged my shins for good. I am going to see a Dr. this week and get treatment for my shin splints.
Cynthia & Stephanie in our cute "Dog Town Shorts"
Excited ( and nervous) to get going!
Warmed up and ready to race!
Cynthia at the starting line!
Stephanie starting at the back of the pack!
Cynthia at the finish line!!
Stephanie crossing the finish line!!
1 comment:
That's such a cool story. Tender mercies. You made my day. :)
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