I am so honored to be in this race with you all. So many amazing stories, since you shared, I will share mine.
My mom died when she was 55 or a heart attack..I was 20. My oldest brother died of a heart attack on the job 5 years ago at 53. Both were smokers and didn't lead very active lifestyles and ate horribly because they could...had that amazing metabolism where they could eat anything and stay thin.
Anyhoo, at 46 decided to give running a try again...its been 10 years. I have never been fast, but did complete 2 1/2 marathons when I was dating a running doing the galloway method. I wanted to do something for cardio to get my heart strong so I can be around for my DD who is 4...it was hard to lose my mom so young and so suddenly. I started with C25k and found it reminded me of my dad who passed away 2 years ago at 82. He was a walking and walked everyday until about 6 months before he passed. He would get up early and go around the hood...as he got older, when the weather was cold or rainy he would walk the halls in the building he lived in. I think of him often when I am out - esp early in the morning as that was when he exercised. I have some songs that remind me of all the family members that have passed and enjoy remembering them and the good times when I am out.
The PF that hit my foot after my 10.5 run last month totally bummed me out. I was really depressed, but finally think I came full circle. I stopped feeling sorry for myself because I have so much to be thankful for its stupid for me to be depressed because I might not be able to finish this race. I am also ashamed of hot down I got...I mean I am still going on a girls trip to Disney. I am going to try the race and hoping to finish, but if I make it to the Castle I will be thrilled....every step after that will be gravy.
I had a good bike workout yesterday but was dizzy when I got off....umm, this afternoon, have a low fever right and aches and chest congestion. At least I know its not because I have lost my cardio capability. I laughed when I got up this morning feeling a little sick....its gotten worse during the day...but it will pass. I have not been able to train really for a month....its pretty painful on my foot. But thanks to the support of friends and you all, I am just going to go for it and enjoy every second whatever the outcome...though lately I am envisioning myself crossing the finish line!
Those of you who train in the freezing cold, or on an indoor track, or on a treadmill....you amaze me. I love running as its connected me with how much I love being outside. I don't know if I would have the perseverance if I had to train inside. Thanks for all you have done for me. This race is going to be a blast.
and yeah, the 4 year old has NO idea I am going to WDW without her. She is well aware of what that park is also as we went last year and went to
Disneyland 2 times. I don't want to hear that whining.

And I deserve a fun weekend!