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Well here it is four weeks from the longest distance I have ever run.... 13.1 miles!! Why would anyone choose to do this one might ask and a good question it is. I chose to run in the half marathon as part of the decision I have made since surviving breast cancer and that decision is challenge myself to do a physical activity I would not have done or did not believe I could do prior to being diagnosed. This year has special meaning as my daughter (who has been running for years) is sharing the experience with me! I have also been training with an an amazing group of women...none of us were runners before we began this adventure, however we are now! We have already run our first "practice" thirteen miles and I am amazed how great (tired, but great) I felt after that run. I was also amazed that the non-runner (me) actually felt like a runner! I like looking at my shadow while I run outside. I think part of the reason is that I am amazed as to how athletic I look! That's the upside to running!!!! Somewhere the page in the "runners handbook" that mentioned sore toes, chafing in places one didn't think one could chafe, and learning to breathe properly etc. were missing! However having worked through those issues makes me all the more prepared for this challenge! It is with excitement and nervous anticipation that I am looking forward to running the 1/2 marathon. So much of running, I have learned is not only how the body feels on a particular day, but how the mind plays a major part in the success of any run....that and at least a few inspirational tunes on my I-pod. I cannot imagine what it will be like running with thousands of other women...I do know that it will be awesome!
Marlyn
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