Just a little story about a girl who decided to run a marathon - Part 1

I never planned on running a marathon.
It wasn't anywhere near any "bucket list" of mine. 

(nor did I think I could run 26.2 miles without dying)
however.....

Rewind back to February.

Husband: We should do the marathon this year. 

Easily-convinced-to-do-crazy-things-Wife: Marathon? Really? 

Husband: Yeah, let's do it. 

In my defense, it also looked like this outside and I was stir crazy.

And so...I said yes. 

Here I am 8 months later.

How on Earth did I do it, you might ask? 

I started with Hal Hidgon's book and Novice 1 training guide. 

I got advice from anyone who would talk to me about running. 

I ran over 300 miles (but at most only 4 days a week!).

I did Bikram Yoga to stretch out sore legs. 

I downloaded new podcasts each week. 

I ingested at least 50 packets of GU Energy.

I drank a lot of 5 hour energy. 

I iced. 

I cried. 

I limped.

I got hives*.

I complained.

I cried some more. 

I lost weight. 

I slept better. 

I felt much happier. 

I looked forward to running.
I got in the best shape of my life. 

I ran in memory of my grandma Carole. 

I raised over $800 for the ALS Assoication. 

And then suddenly, it was the night before the race. 

Race Day post coming soon!

*Do not buy off-brand 5 Hour Energy at Aldi.