We finished the run despite numerous obstacles. I feel a great sense of accomplishment, especially in light of the difficulties.
One stumbling block that we had was my husband’s back issue. He hurt his back and was out from training for three weeks. That set him back. I of course, wanted to run with him. So, up until race day, there was some doubt if we would actually be running.
Then, there was the weather. We knew it was going to be tough. With a 70 percent chance of rain, there was going to be no avoiding it.
So, the challenge became what to wear?, how to avoid getting makeup in my eyes?, how to prevent blisters if my feet got wet?, and how not to slip on the wet pavement. The rain wasn’t a cold rain, but it could certainly get uncomfortable quickly.
We managed. Despite the humidity that robbed each breath of half its oxygen, we muddled through and crossed the finish line. My time wasn’t the best, but I’m thrilled I finished. The volunteers along the way were FANTASTIC, especially those at the end. They really helped me draw deep inside for that last bit of energy to keep going strong. So, on to the next!
