Well I signed the recommitment papers on Saturday so it looks like I am really going to try to do this thing called a marathon. As I was running my 10 miles on a cranky knee and foot I realized how very far I still have to go. My marathon is 3 months away. That is a lot of miles still to run. It seems a little daunting right now. I have to keep telling myself it is not all about the end result but about all the miles in between. I need to enjoy this a little more. No I take that back. I am enjoying it I think I just sometimes feel like I should be getting faster. I realized it is so different from a half. It's a marathon, not a sprint and I have to remind myself of what my goals are for this. Finish, stay healthy and have fun. Oh yeah and raise lots of money for Team in Training. Maybe I should get a bracelet that has those words on it.
This was the most surreal hour and a half of the whole trip. We made our way out to Howard Air Force Base (which is no longer an AFB) and found our old house. Just looking at the photos I get emotional all over again. Not that I broke down crying or anything but it was really weird standing in a place that holds so many memories. Here is me freaking out that we found it!!! Our old Street! Coffey Avenue! Exploring the old digs! This stairwell led up to the door in the kitchen. It was a little creepy so I just filmed from where I was. :-/ I don't do creepy. Here we are in front of 60A Coffey Ave! That "hill" behind my mom seemed so much bigger when we lived there. I remember my dog running down it and tripping, which led to a head over heels tumble that still makes me laugh when I think of it. And that fence used to be a favorite spot for three toed sloths to hang out. ...
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