Several months ago my friends started talking about running a half marathon in Oregon. I had be working hard to improve my health and felt like it was a great goal for me. Besides it was a bucket list item and I would love a weekend with my girlfriends.
I started working towards my goal and it was slow going. I panicked when I realized it was coming really fast and I began to question if I would be able to do it. Thankfully, my friends stepped up and got me to make a plan. Most of October was dedicated to running, a lot! But it paid off. By race time, I was confident my body was ready and I had finally lost 30 pounds since February.
I was still smiling at the finish line because I did it! I have a hard time describing the relief and joy of crossing the finish line and the cheers just for me. I wished my husband was there to share that moment with me. The family sacrificed a lot to enable to reach my goal.
The next day I wondered why I waited so long to try it. My body is not as strong as it used to be but I proved that I can still do whatever I put my mind to, even if I'm the turtle!
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