Racing to Lose a Toenail ~ My Half-Marathon Weekend *Homeward Bound 3/16 p.25

[carissanboys]

Aw, I got teary reading this last installment. I'm SO, SO glad I got to take that trip with you. And now, we get to do it again!!!

And this time we WILL get more sleep!

What a great ending to a great trip! You are an inspiration!

It's so exciting that it's almost move-in time....there's nothing quite like moving into a new house. Especially since it's your first!

How sweet that Keith replaced your medal!

Best of luck in the race this weekend. I'm sure you'll be fantastic! And congrats on the 2 pounds!

Thanks Missy! I'm a bit nervous about the race since I haven't done much running since the half, but a lot less worried about it now that I have 3 races under my belt.

I love the sign your family posted! You have every right to be proud of what you accomplished!



Thanks for sharing your story.

Thanks Glenn! I was so surprised when I got home and saw the sign.

You made such amazing progress, and we're all so proud of you! I am actually contemplating the 1/2 marathon relay as well, and am going to start training more seriously starting later this spring. I hope it works out for us to meet up there!!!

Oh very cool! If you end up there marathon weekend, we will definitely have to meet up.

A great end to a great TR. You are such an inspiration! Good luck in the 8K and the relay.

Thanks so much!

 

[MRYPPNS]

So which one of you will be Chip and who will be Dale???

 

[DawnMaree]

Awesome Carissa! I love your dedication to the running. I only wish I had the motivation!!! Thanks for sharing it all - including our toenails...

 

[DisMomAmy]

Thanks for another great TR! You have worked so hard over the year - I'm glad you got it enjoy it at Disney World!

I hope you find the motivation to keep training and I hope we get to read about the Chip & Dale.

Good luck with the new house & the move.

 

[carissanboys]

So which one of you will be Chip and who will be Dale???

I guess since Liz is doing the first leg, she'll be Chip and I'll be Dale!

Awesome Carissa! I love your dedication to the running. I only wish I had the motivation!!! Thanks for sharing it all - including our toenails...

Thanks DM. My motivation comes and goes! Thankfully other people pass theirs around to me when mine is low. And I'm always willing to share my toenails with friends. The other one is still hanging on!

Thanks for another great TR! You have worked so hard over the year - I'm glad you got it enjoy it at Disney World!

I hope you find the motivation to keep training and I hope we get to read about the Chip & Dale.

Good luck with the new house & the move.

Thanks Amy! I'm sure there will be another TR.

 

[MeMom]

What a sweet welcome home!

Good luck with all of your house stuff. I'm doing some updating around here, and even that is a mess. I'll be glad when everything is back in order.

Very cool for being in on a Disney first with the upcoming race.

 

[DrMomof3]

I'm SO excited that you're doing the relay!!!! I just signed up for the FULL so hopefully we'll get to meet this time. My DH is signed up for the 1/2 (and hopefully WILL run this time around). I think my step-sister might run the 1/2 also. We're seriously thinking about leaving the kids at home so we can enjoy the running aspect of things a bit more.

I have LOVED following your amazing and inspirational journey, almost from the beginning. You have inspired me so much and I've never even met you in person. And my journey has inspired a few people from my work to start training for a race or 2. It's just awesome!

Amanda

 

[Goofster57]

Yup, more Asian Chicken Salad.

Obviously you know what you like!!

Pretty cool greeting!!

I have to thank Keith who surprised me last week. I opened my mail box one day and found the exact half-marathon pin that I had lost in Animal Kingdom. Thank you, Keith! You're the best!!

Glad I could help out, you had to have a pin from your first (of many to come) Disney races...

But, back in January I had signed up for an 8k race that is taking place this Saturday.

Good luck tomorrow

Really great trip report Carissa

 

[Charleston Princess]

Ahhh, I love the sign your family made for you!!! How sweet!!!

Good luck with the house closing!!!

 

[Dsnygrl1205]

Thanks for sharing your story with us! Congrats on the house! Maybe I'll see you next January.. I haven't decided between Marathon weekend and the Princess. Maybe I'll do both!

 

[kcandbella]

That is very exciting news about the Chip and Dale race! I loved reading about your half marathon journey!!! Congrats again!