What a day for me, Marie! Today was our 7 mile run and it was a beautiful, sunny morning! We met at the same location, Irvine Heritage Park. Just as we were getting use to the trail we've been running for the last 7 weeks, it changes on us. Since we are running longer miles our trail is now along the riverbed! Well I was alone this morning as some of my normal running buddies were not at practice. Pam has been in so much pain, it hurt her to walk. Cimone couldn't make practice, but was still able to run her miles by the beach.
I didn't do as well during my mid-week runs, so by today I was really struggling. I pushed and pushed through. About 2 1/2 miles through the run, our coach Paul along with his cute little boys were at the water stop with gatorade, water, pretzels, etc. He wasn't running this morning because he was going to be running the full LA Marathon the next day, but it was nice to see him at the water stop. I continue to run trying to keep up with some of my teammates and finally got to the turn around post! Oh I was so happy to see that mark! Our full marathoners were doing 10 miles that day, so some had to keep going for another mile and a half. As I turned around I waved goodbye to our full marathoners and encouraged them to keep going. I was so happy I heading back!
So again I pushed through the next 3 1/2 miles to get back to the park. I hit the finish line in
1 hour 25 minutes! I was so happy and so sore at the same time! Never would I have ever run 7 miles for fun! Another big mile accomplished! Donations are definitely worth it! I'm working hard for the money! Please support my efforts and DONATE TODAY!
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