Mini Review

Finally..... we have completed the 13.1 mile Mini Marathon. Whew!! I can honestly say, I am quite relieved.

The weather was great! Excluding a slight shower/rain, the conditions were perfect. Not to hot, not to sunny, not to humid. I will take it!! I walked with Michael and a friend of ours. She provided the comic relief and Michael was the constant encourager! I was was so thrilled to have walked with them. Our final time was 3 hours and 44 minutes, a 17 minute mile average. We started off strong (14-15 minute mile), then tapered off toward the end. In all honestly, I didn't feel all that bad. Throughout the week I kept praying that I wouldn't have an asthma attack, my shins wouldn't hurt too bad, my back would hold out, I wouldn't have any uncontrollable bodily function occur, I wouldn't itch to terribly....thankfully I am able to say that non of the above occurred!! I didn't however, pray for my feet............and man oh man!! My toes even hurt! Ha!! I did have some chest pain, to the point I couldn't walk fast AT ALL!!! However, given all that I was worried about, I am thankful and relieved we finished!!!

I woke feeling very sore today, but already considering next years plans.... 5K or Mini. It is definitely a wonderful experience! Again, I thank you all for your prayers throughout the training (ha), past week, and yesterday morning. We are grateful beyond words.

Mini Eve

This is it..... the moment we have been training for, anxiously awaiting. The countdown has now gone from months, to weeks, to days and now to mere hours. Yikes!! While our training did not go as anticipated, we still had fun walking each evening. It was a bit difficult to find a window of time where Michael was home, it was not raining (near impossible the past few weeks), Bailey was still awake, and no one was eating. In all honestly, I don't think we thought the training aspect through very well prior to signing up. However, tomorrow will be a lot of fun.

We had a dinner at the YFC building last night for some last minute instructions and carbo loading. It was fun to hear how others have progressed in their training, (or lack there of) as well as what their concerns and plans are for the morning. Michael and I have been overwhelmed with the generosity from family and friends. We were worried going in that we wouldn't even raise the entry fee. I love knowing we live in such a supportive and giving community.

We ask for your continued prayers as we make final preparations for the long, exhausted road we have ahead of us. While I am anxious about tomorrow, fearful I will not finish, or one of various ailments will make my time miserable; knowing I have your prayers and support will keep me going. I keep thinking of the various young adults that Michael and I have been working with over the past couple of years. Our youth are lost and searching. Because of you and your support, they can be found. Thank you!