Just when I am starting to doubt myself, the training plan, and my motivation... God comes through and says, "Don't give up yet!" And as if a switch was flipped, this past week of training was my best thus far. Each run was effortless and breezy - and dare I say, somewhat enjoyable. I did the Badgerland Striders Half Marathon as my long run and I set my personal record by running 13.1 miles in under 1 hour and 57 minutes. It was the vindication I needed for last week's disappointing performance and the encouragement from God I was seeking.
Week 12:
Monday - 5 mile run
Tuesday - 8 mile pace run
Wednesday - 5 mile run
Saturday - Half Marathon
Sunday - Hiking at Lion's Den Gorge
It is hard to believe I have been at this for 12 weeks and 2/3 of the training is over. In these past 4 weeks, I logged 118 miles and over 19 hours of running. To date, I have ran 283 miles and have trained for over 46 hours. To put the distance in perspective, it is about the equivalent of running from Sheboygan, WI, to St. Paul, Minnesota. I still have six weeks to go before the big day, but with each passing week the anticipation, nervousness, and excitement builds. I have never been so eager to cross that finish line.
At this time, I would like to say "Thank You" to those who recently donated to the Cancer Research Institute. Debbie & David Lorenz, Dick Brantmeier Ford, Eugene Schnell, Vernetta Zutz, and Marjorie Steffes - your kind hearts and generous donations are very appreciated. Thank you for joining in the fight against cancer!
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