First fall race

Back in July Courtney asked if I'd run Park to Park with her.  We ran the half marathon race last year and loved it.  I said yes, as long as we did the 5K or the 10K.  There was no way I'd be ready for the half.  Over the next few weeks I pushed myself to be ready for the 10K, but also knowing I'd be walking part of it. 

Aaron (Courtney's husband), Emma (Courtney's 3-month old), and Michael came to cheer us on.  I love when Michael comes to watch me race.  I'd love if he were at the finish line every race, but I also know he has a life outside of my addiction. 

Courtney and I lined up at the start, not knowing we were in the wrong group.  The 10K was supposed to start 10 minutes later with the 5K.  Oops.  Michael text to let me know about a mile into it.  Oh well.  We were started and there was no stopping us.  The course is beautiful.  It's through a park so we were surrounded by trees and nature.  It's very peaceful.  Courtney and I carried on a conversation the whole time, mostly about how we felt silly starting too early.  Soon we were at the half-way point still feeling fantastic.  I knew I'd be able to finish without walking.

We finished strong.  Out of all my races, I feel like I accomplished the most with this one.  My body went through some pretty rough sh*t over the summer and I still came out of top.  I was still relishing in a runner's high two days later.  No joke. 


I've found my stride again.  And it feels euphoric.