Waivering

I took most of August and ALL of September off from most physical activity. I have my health issues back under control and need to get back to it! I was able to be a last minute sub for the M2M Relay. It was a fun, tough day! Reminded me of my first Half Marathon when I wasn't as prepared as I should've been. It was one of those things where I knew I COULD do it even though I SHOULDN'T do it. I had a really awesome team and I was glad for the experience. Next year, I hopefully won't be a last minute sub but can be on a team the whole time and have ample training time!
Right now I'm just looking forward to enjoying gym time again and getting back to feeling "normal". I think I may be finally able to have a somewhat consistent schedule. I really want to spend time running again. It's finally Fall with the wonderfully cool weather! I am looking forward to beginning the marathon training class in Jan and getting ready for my 2nd Full Marathon! I have to remember it's one day at a time and I need to make the most of each day. Starting Monday....lol!

Runner's World?

I've been taking a slight hiatis from my running. Since the Marathon I've run occasionally but now I have my gym buddy back! We've been going to spinning, power pump, pilates, and kickboxing! I have to say I like being well rounded once again! I do want to make a day or tow a week for some light running. This heat just makes it impossible to think about and the treadmill is never overly desirable :( Dilemma, dilemma, dilemma!

Maybe I'll squeeze a run or two in next week :)

Update!!!

It is the day after the Lincoln Marathon and I can still feel it! What an amazing day! (Although this wasn't the feeling I had for the entire 26.2 miles lol!) There was even a point when I stopped believing the finish would be worth it, but it of course was worth every step!!! It was truly an awesome day for running and the spirit that feels the streets of Lincoln is indescribable!!! I love how I recognize so many runners and bystanders this year. I really felt I belonged! Even the random strangers who didn't know me from Adam but cheered for "618" anyway really helped lift me along the route. Thanks to my personal cheering section at the finish! What a great feeling and really add to the runner high! I completed my first full marathon in 4 hrs 1 min, which leaves some room for improvement next year ;
I am thankful for the guidance of Ann and the support of the YMCA Marathon class. What a great group of runners! I wouldn't not having gotten through this without the last 4 months of group runs, informational speakers, and great advice along the way! Also the great support of my stand in sitters to tote Elijah to and fro so I could go to "class".
I'm not ready to go out and run today, but I am already looking forward to the next event! This was a great experience and I've learned from it. I hope to have as great of time in the future and then some (taking some knowledge with me from this time).

Yet Another Race!

I recently read a "classmate's" blog about the upcoming Marathon/Half Marathon. Just last week or so I was asking another friend if she had blogged lately. (The answer was no.) This has lead me back to the blogosphere :)
This weekend is the Lincoln National Guard Marathon/Half Marathon. After running the Lincoln Half twice and the Omaha Half this past September, I decided it was time to take the next step. (Well, maybe not RIGHT after the Omaha Half, I definitely needed some recovery time!)Although each time I completed a half, I'd think to myself how the full marathoners were just plain crazy, I decided to sign up for 2010! The YMCA class with Ann has been AWESOME!!! It's been a long (sometimes hard) four months. It's amazing what one can learn about oneself through this process. I have become a stronger and more knowledgeable runner that's for sure! I've met some great people and have had a great time. It's amazing to think that four months of hard work is all coming to a head this Sunday! I've such great support along the way and I just want everyone to know how much I appreciate them. My sisters were great helpers with Elijah during my weeknight runs. Marcus, my truly wonderful and understanding boyfriend, really came through when my Saturday morning runs awaited me. I know through much of this I've been a bit of a pain and occassionally self absorbed. I promise to be a better person in a couple of days. My glory is shared with all of you! The encouraging words have meant the world to me! I just want everyone to know how much you mean to me. I may be putting in the 26.2 miles on Sunday, but I couldn't have gotten there on my own!
I look forward to future blogs as I get back into the swing of things. I am looking forward to a great year of continued running and future adventures!