The luck of the Irish?

This weekend marked a second big test for me. Not only was I running just a bit over 6 miles (6.2 to be exact) but I was also running my second 10K. My foot had felt great all last week and I've continued to stretch, ice and rehab to the best of my abilities. However, Saturday my foot was sore and about 30 minutes before race time....it hurt. After walking all over creation in the cold for the St. Patty's day parade proceeding the run and and a busy morning with family and of course the kids....I was anything but ready to run as 1:15 approached.

I can't say it was a good run, but I finished. I also believe I did a bit better than my first 10K which was in the sleet and ice of December. However, it didn't feel great and mentally I was not in a good frame of mind. Now it is time to rest, enjoy spring break and of course get back to training. After my run on Saturday, I am hoping things will only be up from here. My foot didn't bother me at all during the race, but mentally it was a rough run to say the least. I can tell that my short runs during the week aren't cutting it. I am praying for warmer weather so I can start running in the evenings after supper now that daylight savings time as kicked in. Finding the time and balancing everything at home always plays into the scenario....good thing I have such great support from my wonderful husband! :)

Good or bad...another race is in the books! It's time to look forward and stay positive!! I've already come further and accomplished more than I ever would have imagined. No sense is stopping now.


Chad is amazing...he is my wonderful husband of almost 9 years, my best friend and now my biggest supporter to finish this goal!




The St. Patty's Day 10K crew! We're all also signed up for the 1/2 marathon in Lincoln!

Collin enjoying the cold but very fun St. Patty's Parade in Aggieville

Daddy walking with Mitchell's preschool in the parade