It was June 2009 and we were Seattle bound! I was super excited because this would be my first Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, not to mention fun in the sun in a beautiful city! Much to our surprise, Seattle was hosting their annual Gay Pride festival that very weekend. Made for great people watching…I was so impressed with the creative costumes of choice for many of the participants!
Race morning came before we knew it and far before we were ready to wake and throw our running shoes on…4:00 am is early not matter what time zone you are in! With breakfast and butterflies in our bellies, we headed out to meet the masses and wait….
I started feeling hungry just as the race started at 7:30 am, which was 3.5 hours since I had eaten anything at all– BAD MOVE! I quickly learned that race day nutrition is right up there on the list of important things with proper training, proper running gear, etc. It ended up not being my best race but it was absolutely my best LESSON! Unfortunately, I had to hit the medical tent at mile 20 but not all was bad…they fed me a few pb&j sandwiches and sent me on my way! Although it took me 1.5 hours longer than planned, I finished the race!
When times get tough and I feel like I can’t run on, I think of all the people who don’t have the opportunity to feel their shoes hit the pavement. More than anything else, that is what keeps me going. I am so blessed and I vow to never take my abilities for granted…
May your best miles be covered on foot!
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