Today was my oldest daughter Ella's field day at school, and I got my first strange look about running a marathon. While setting up our canopy for her class, one of the other moms helped me - dressed in her workout gear. She mentioned something about running, and I told her about how I was running the NYC Marathon. She didn't say anything negative, but I could see it in her face she was thinking, "you!?" Yes, me. I know I am not a likely candidate for running marathons, but I hope to change that! I know she meant well, but it was worth a mental note that not all people will believe I can do it.
At the same time, I am overwhelmed with the support, emails, texts, donations and kind words people have for me since I have made the announcement. Who knew so many people believed in me!? I hit over $600 today, which today makes a week that I made the announcement - and that is so awesome to me!
I didn't get my run in until 4pm today. The weather was cool and VERY cloudy but no rain. So, I decided to go to my favorite nearby park and tackle that lake once again. I started off on FIRE! I zipped through the first lap. The second lap also felt like a breeze. I knew I would do it today. I was listening to 80s Cardio Radio on Pandora, and I felt Perry with me every step of the way. I really did. In fact, I almost teared up once or twice when I started that third lap. At the end of the third lap, I felt like Rocky running up the steps...."Gonna Fly Now!!"
SIX MILES. This is really happening!
P.S. I don't have gps "proof" because my gps was acting whacky. But I promise, I ran six miles in an hour and a half.
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