The Diva is back!

So... life happened. Mentoring for Team Challenge was difficult but I made it through it. It was hard with so many other things going on, and I wasn't the best mentor. I'm truly sorry. The mentees ran VA Wine country, they did an amazing job and it was beautiful. I got to finish the last 3 miles with some of them. It was awesome to keep them motivated and strong at the end. I'm surprised they didn't end up punching me though, I was overly happy.

Right before the race in VA I ran a half in Myrtle Beach. It was a part of the Divas Half Marathon series. So nice to run with ladies. I also saw a mentor from Team Challenge in the beginning of the race. Hello extra motivation! It was very nice to have my daughter and my parents there cheering me on! And it was their anniversary, so that was extra special they came!

April 28, 2013. (2 days after my 27th birthday) I will be running my third half marathon, once again with the Diva Half Marathon series. I loved it so much, why not go back?!

I started running again with my boyfriend, Khalid. He is a great motivator. He is training for a bet he made with a co-worker. We both have goals and are excited about them.

Putting this out there: I will properly train for this half and PR this race :) <-------yikes! that is in writing!!

Cooper River Bridge Run 10k (March 31, 2012)

Racefest 10k(April 14, 2012)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Divas Half Marthon (May 20, 2012)

Never ending ending

I kept putting off writing an ending to this blog. I finished the race! In less time than I allowed myself. But, lets be honest. My goal was really 2:15 I just said it was 2:30 so I didn't fail. Even though I came in at 2:15:35. I still feel like I didn't fail, because I ran for a good cause (would you like some wine with that cheese?) But really, I think I did an amazing job. Thank you to everybody who supported me emotionally and financially. It was a long journey.....


....and its not over! I'm mentoring for Team Challenge for Virginia Wine Country! Ramblings will continue!

I'll be out there with...lights on!

I started to tear up on the walk to the pasta party. There were hundreds of people cheering us on as we walked to enter the banquet hall. The coaches, mentors, cheerleaders, etc were encouraging and looked so happy and proud of how many people they helped through the training to get to that point. It was quite an amazing experience and that was only the walk to the pasta party. I can't imagine what tomorrow is going to feel like. I'm laying in a nice comfy bed and I can't sleep. For those of you who know me, you should know sleeping is a hobby of mine. I can sleep anywhere and anytime. I've fallen asleep on counter tops, chairs, floors; anywhere and everywhere. Why can't I sleep now?? I'm nervous, completely and utterly terrified and excited. I don't want to let anybody down, including myself. Running the fun run mile today was a little taste of what the race will feel like. But at the same time, I know it's not going to compare AT ALL! Thank you to everybody who has supported me through all of this. The encouragement and donations to raise money for crohns and colitis is amazing and so much appreciated. You are the ones who made this possible and I will have you all in mind when I cross the finish line. Running for ricki has turned into running for (insert everybody's name here who I have met through and because of team challenge. And to be selfish...myself! History is in the making, strip at night 2011.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

I tried to paint my singlet and I kind of messed it up. But I always mess stuff like that up, grr. Um, its drying now. This is an awful entry. Im sooo nervous. I hate packing and going away, its frustrating. I hope my stomach actually gets on the plane with me because currently its running around the house somewhere, probably with my mind. I think nervous turned into scared and I don't even know why. Really there is no reason, I'm just a ball of emotions.

Is this what you are supposed to look like after 10 miles?

It isn't the most flattering picture, however, I kind of like it. I was proud of myself after running 10 miles, I can only imagine what 13.1 is going to feel like. I am 6 days away from crossing the finish line and my emotions are mixed. I get to see Ricki, Joel, Gila, and Doug but I want to get this half marathon over with. Not because I'm dreading it; it's just an unknown feeling. I don't know what feelings are pure "OMG WHAT THE **** DID I GET MYSELF INTO" vs "I trained, I can do this, I just don't know what to expect." Right now, when I think about running 13.1 miles with 44,000 people I want to throw up.

If you can run 10 you can run 13. How does this even compute? When I started Team Challenge I couldn't even run down the street without feeling like I was going to die. I got up to 3 miles and it was a huge accomplishment. So saying the last 3 miles is a cake run is like saying my initial training that I was so excited about wasn't actually a big accomplishment? It just doesn't sit right. Every mile that I ran was a huge milestone for me, and I don't want to discredit any of them.

I felt like I might think about running a marathon somewhere down the line if I survived this half marathon. Now that I'm almost up to the half marathon, I feel like I should do it soon because I'm already halfway trained.

Baby steps. Vegas countdown has re-officially started!

Lets park on Park from now on...

Coach Nadja was hit by a car on Saturday during group training. She was taken to the hospital by ambulance and she is going to be okay. But everybody was so scared for her. It was an awful thing to happen and I hope she has a speedy recovery! A mentor in our group, Kathy, fell the weekend before and broke her foot. She will not be able to run in Vegas :(

I purchased a Road ID to wear when I run in case anything like that happens to me. It is a great idea to have and it just makes you think; anything can happen at any given time. Be prepared! They emailed me a coupon code that takes a dollar off the total for friends of mine.

Use coupon code: ThanksAimee9400589 

Even if you don't run, it is a great idea to have one. They also donate a portion of the profit to a charity of your choice. Great company, I'll let you know when I receive it :)

Stressed out!!!

Fundraising is much more stressful than thinking about running 13.1 miles.