I did it. After 4 months of sort-of-training I finally ran the St. George Marathon this weekend. I can't say I was the best prepared, having only been able to train with a few 15 mile runs, but I was still able to finish by five hours. If anything, I realize now that I can do anything I put mind to. Last year I wouldn't have EVER imagined I would have the stamina to do this.
We started the race at 7:00am in Snow Canyon and I was feeling really good the first 10 miles. The first thing to go out was my left knee-which has been bothering me for a while now. My friend Alicia's knee was in pain too so we had to slowly pace ourselves up the rigorous hill. Most of my thanks goes to the Bengay I grabbed from the water station and the ibuprofen I took during the run. By the 17th mile I had all my energy back and seemed to be doing well. It wasn't until that last mile, the one that seems the longest, that I wondered if I had enough energy to get across the line. Yet, the moment I saw an older lady trying to pass me I peeled out of there...didn't know I had anything left :)
Now I am looking for my next big adventure...what shall it be?
8 comments:
Congrats on the finish! That is quite an accomplishment!
Wow that is awesome! Congrats Super Woman
You're too awesome! So can you post pics of your new home? I totally want to see but live so so far away. :)
That is awesome! Good job. Next, take on a triathalon :) I'm doing one in November, kind of out of the blue, but it'll be fun!
Chantel- thats awesome!!! A marathon- wow!
AmAZING!!!!!!!!!! thanks for stopping for the day. Do it anytime you are driving through. It was a BLAST! I can't believe you did it! great job!
Way to go! We miss you in the ward! sorry I missed your party I will definitely have to make the next one. My friend came into town and I forgot about it. Im lame I know. Glad you are well!
Great job Chantel!! We are proud of you!
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