Observations and Thoughts

If there is one thing I am good at whilst running, it is thinking. So today (whilst running 11.22 miles!) I had plenty of thoughts.

Don't forget your sunglasses.

It doesn't matter what time you wake up, it is always hot in Phoenix.

Running for more than 3 minutes can be really boring.

I hope none of my neighbors drive by and see me running.

When you get an upset tummy, count your blessings that are running right by Burger King.

My water tasted like plastic.

I am....stinky.

The gummy energy whatevers are really hard to chew with braces.

Ohmygosh, this hurts so bad, but crossing that finish line will feel soooo good!

I'm sure there were a lot of deep thoughts going on, but these were the top ones.

This was the facebook post I made right after my run:

Ran 11.22 miles this morning. I cried the last mile and a half because.....A: I didn't want to run the last mile and a half. B: I'm finding I become emotional on my long runs. C: It hurt like HELL. D: I'm really proud of myself. Two weeks to race day!

Can I just say...I am in awe of my friends and family. The support from all of them as I have taken this journey has been so inspiring. I cry every time I check my facebook and see more kind comments. See item B above. I never even imagined that I could run a mile, let alone 11! Of course, the way I feel tonight, I can't really imagine running 13.1! Oy! I'm excited for this opportunity that I am taking. I'm excited to cross that finish line and seeing my family waiting for me there. I'm excited that I know I can do this.