I am so happy and proud of us I could cry!

I can't believe we did a 1/2 marathon! I still can't believe we even attempted to do a 1/2 marathon, much less actually completed a 1/2 marathon! You guys are all so awesome and it is the team camaraderie that I enjoy the most about this whole thing. No kidding! It is so wonderful to have the encouragement and support of the group and I know for a fact that I wouldn't have gotten this far if it weren't for the help from my fellow MMers! I love each and every one of you! Thank you all! And Mark, Robin and Matt, you three are priceless and I can't thank you three for all you continue to do for us. You guys are so special and giving and it's because of you that this thing is what it is. (I'm tearing!)

I didn't do as well on the run as I would have liked. I had severe stomach problems Friday night (I ate bad Thursday and Friday---DUH!) but luckily my problem took a hiatus during the run on Saturday. My stomach was very sour and I thought a few times I was going to have to make an emergency pit stop in the bushes. Luckily I avoided that! I did take several bathroom breaks, every chance I could though and that took up a lot of time. And then I had severe toe cramping that I'd never had before so I wasted a lot of time stopping to stretch my toes. So, the majority of my problem was my own fault but I learned my lesson. I'd never had that before and I promise that I won't eat like crap before a run ever again! STUPID! And I'll stretch my toes from now on beforehand too. It's time for new shoes for me and I'm excited. I know I'll feel a difference and my "fat knee" will be a lot happier.

The party Saturday night was just awesome and I love seeing everyone in a social setting. I must admit though I was really tired and not very lively that night (even after a 3 hour nap), but I had a great time regardless. The food was delicious but overwhelming and I wish my stomach was larger so I could have tasted more than just that on the first table. I missed Matt's singing and I hate that! I did hear Mark's Ring of Fire though and that was fun and cute. Caroline is a doll and was great entertainment! Again, you guys are the best!

Sunday was a worthless day for me and I gave myself permission to do absolutely nothing. I figured I earned it. I actually feel okay today and am looking forward to the next big run.

Have a great week you all! Remember what Mark said before we ate Saturday night: "The rest is all between your ears!"

Christa

Excited for Saturday!

Hi all,

I can hardly wait for Saturday! Not so much for the running, but to finish and to be able to say that I've done a half marathon! Can ya'll believe we are actually doing this? I still cannot!

Saturday's "short" run was awesome! What a nice break only 6 miles was. But I made a mistake. I ran the 2nd half with Cookie and Donna and they are FAST!!!!! I did not run my own race, I ran theirs, and it was tough, tough, tough. I couldn't catch my breath and I was exhausted afterwards! Thank you Cookie and Donna for pulling me, but I cannot keep up! You guys are awesome!

I didn't run yesterday (I have a fat knee right now) so I did my 55 minutes this morning. It started raining just as I was heading out to the track so I turned around and went to the crappy treadmill in my crappy apartment gym. It just wasn't the same and I didn't feel like I was getting a good workout, so I kicked up the speed some and that helped. I missed being outside though.

Have a great week everyone. See ya at the starting line!

I've become a bad blogger!

I don't know what my problem is but I will try to get better.

So, Saturday was awful but how great did it feel to finish the 12 miles???!!!! I hadn't been doing so well with my training (and my eating) for the last few weeks since my trip, but I am SO glad to report that I have been "doing the right thing" since Saturday. I've trained every day as required and I'm back to eating the superfoods. It's amazing how much better and stronger I feel. DUH!!!!!!! A note to all my fellow MMers who feel dead on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. I drank Endurox after Saturday's run and I really do think it helped! Of course, I was still tired and I took a nap on both days, as usual, but I didn't feel brain dead and clumsy like usual. I'm sold!

So, that's about it. I'm excited for the 1/2 marathon 'cause I can't wait to tell people that I've run a 1/2 marathon. Who would have thunk it???!!!!!

Run on ya'll!

BE CAREFUL OUT THERE GIRLS!!!!!

Read this article from the Sunday edition of the Clarion Ledger:

RIDGELAND
Woman attacked on exercise path
Police are looking for a man who attacked a woman on the Ridgeland Multipurpose Trail on Sunday morning.
Around 10 a.m., a man came from behind the woman, knocked her down and began to physically assault her, police said.
The woman was able to escape and get help.
The suspect indicated he had a gun but never displayed one, Ridgeland Police Department Lt. John Neal said. The motive of the attack is unclear, he said.
Police said the suspect, wearing a white T-shirt and dark-colored nylon wind pants with a white stripe along the leg, ran toward Harbor Drive and Rice Road.
Anyone with information on the attack is asked to contact the Ridgeland Police Department at (601) 856-5210.

Be careful out there everyone, especially us girls!!!!!