The Half

 

 

 

I realized during this race that I love running!!!!  Yes, it was very cold this particular morning (low 40’s) but it was so much fun!! I loved being there with friends and accomplishing something big. I doubted my own abilities. Michael and  Ali, would just laugh and say that we were just going to have fun and boy did we ever!! Everyone that is a part of the running community is supportive of one another and encouraging. I think that has helped me to feel more confident.  You see all kinds of runners (older, bigger, faster, fitter, slower, etc).We saw lots of people from a running club from Tyler.  I don’t think I could ever run fast enough to be a part of that group.  I’m too slow. But that is okay, maybe one day.

As I was running, it made me realize once again, that I have a wonderful husband who supports and encourages me to push myself.  He,  Abbie and three of Ali’s children would greet us every couple of miles.  It made me smile every time I saw them because I knew they were rooting us on and proud of us.  I told Michael that we are a team. He has to be with me at every race.  I am the runner and he is my photographer. He has been at all three of my races now. I’m planning on running a 10k on March 24. I realized that by entering different races it keeps me in check and working hard toward goals.  Now, each morning I’m trying to run 4miles. It has only taken me a few years but now it feels so good to be on this side.