Disney Land 1/2 Marathon

A few of the Ladies gave me a gift of a life time. They Treated me to a Half Marathon and a day at Disneyland. Yes I said treat. I was very worried about my running. So they added a bit of pressure, they signed me up for the 1/2 marathon at Disney and asked me not to get mad. I didn't just more worried if I could do this. The training started in may. a 5k or a 10k once a week with some speed drills.

well I did something to my ankle and it took me off running for two months, talking about pressure and frustration. I started running again at the end of July, because I have to get ready. The longest distance that I ran before the 1/2 was a 10k that's 6.2 miles. Yes I know I'm not ready but my time is up and its 9/4 time to travel to Disney.... We picked up our packets and I have an uneasy stomach and I did voice my concerns because now, I'm informed that I have to run this in 3:30.. I really scared now because my fastest 1/2 has been 3:45 min....

All of the ladies were being helpful. Julie sent me a email stating if you find that you are not going to make the cut off, just have fun and take pictures of all the characters. the last email of the night was from Sara L. all she said was you can do anything for 15 min. I read this and went to bed.

This was the best advice for me. I woke up with that thought in my head and she was right.. I can do anything for 15 min..so I added a bit of pressure on myself, I set my goal for a 13 min mile. and you know I did it until mile 10, I lost focus and my body started to talk to me, it was hurting LOUD. I listen a bit and continued on.

This was the Fastest 1/2 marathon Ive ever done 3:06:50. I felt good.

but the Icing on the day was Disney land. Ive never been there before and what a great time, the funnel cakes, the rides and the fireworks at the end of the night made the run worth it.

Thank you Julie Boles, Deb O and Teena V for treating me to a Gift of a life time.