Here's a play by play on how it went...
I waited for my team member to get to the relay transfer, it was freezing out this morning. I tried to keep moving while I waited to keep the blood flowing in my body. As soon as I saw Michelle I jumped out, hugged her and took off.
I ran through Akron U and there were plenty of crowds cheering for the runners, but as I crossed the Y-Bridge in downtown it suddenly got a bit quieter. There was another area with plenty of people just before the steep downhill. I said a little prayer and started down. I made it! It wasn't too bad at all!
Then I headed to the tow path...silence. There were a handful of people for the longest stretch of my run. I had to keep myself focused and was actually saying mantras out loud to myself.
You can do this.
This is what you have been training for.
Enjoy the moment.
Quitting is not an option.
I WILL DO THIS!
As soon as I turned off the tow path I could see the exchange point ahead. Only a half a mile uphill to finish. I could hear my mom, dad and best friend Calee cheering for me. I pushed through and met up with my team member James, we crossed my finish line side by side. Then James took off to complete his run.
It was an amazing experience! I finished in just under a 12 minute mile pace. Not too shabby for a girl that quit smoking and found running only 5 months ago. Next up...Turkey Trot in November and Santa Hustle in December.
Running uphill to my finish line.
Me and Ginger in the front, Michelle, James, and Greg in the back.
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